U.S. credit outlook changed to 'stable' - S&P

Financial services agency Standard & Poor's revised its credit outlook rating on the United States to 'stable' from a previous rating of negative, citing instances of increased tax receipts.


AstraZeneca fills gap in portfolio with acquisition of US company

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Delta-Virgin Merger To Be Approved By European Commission

European regulators see no issue with the purchase by Delta Airlines of 49% of Virgin Atlantic. (Photo : REUTERS)The Delta airline logo is seen on a strap at JFK Airport in New York According to Delta Airlines, it is expecting the unconditional approval from the European regulatory authorities for its purchase of 49% of Virgin Atlantic.

Dangote Cement Sells Stake to Sovereign Wealth Fund

Dangote Cement sells off 1.5% to an unidentified sovereign wealth fund for 45.8 billion naira. (Photo : Reuters)The image is of Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.


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