Today, Security One Federal Union and Texas Trust Credit Union announced that it has filed intended merger subjected to regulatory and member approval.

A shareholder of OGX asked a Rio court to freeze transactions of firms related to Eike Batista A shareholder of OGX Petroleo & Gas Participacoes requested a Rio de Janeiro court to freeze asset sales and payments to firms linked with billionaire controller Eike Batista.

Four Springs Capital Trust announced today a completed acquisition of a 19,530 square foot property in Michigan.

Fitch Ratings reported that the start of catalysts emerging in the market could rush forward an increase in the US banking sector’s M&A activities.

Nextel and Softbank announced the completion of their merger Nextel Corporation and SoftBank Corp. announced the completion of their merger. SoftBank invested approximately US$21.

C. Larry Pope said takeover by the Chinese would not change anything. Smithfield Foods Inc. Chief Executive Officer C. Larry Pope has answered to lawmakers suspicious of the proposed acquisition of Smithfield Foods Inc.

Yum! Brands increased profit numbers despite backlash in China. Parent company of the world famous Pizza Hut and KFC restaurant chains, Yum! Brands Inc.

Naspers announced that they are considering the sale of US$1 billion bonds to fund acquisitions Naspers Ltd. announced that they are considering selling as much as US$1 billion in debt to fund acquisitions.

Last Wednesday, US regulators lifted a long time ban on advertising by hedge funds and other firms. On Wednesday, US regulators lifted an 80 year old ban on advertising by hedge funds, private equity firms and other companies.

LGI Homes announced that they have submitted a draft registration statement at the SEC for possible IPO