Berkshire Hathaway Expresses Interest in Unipol Assets

Berkshire Hathaway expressed interest in purchasing assets owned by Unipol. (Photo : Reuters)Berkshire Hathaway's fourth-quarter profit plunged sharply in part on an underwriting loss in its reinsurance business related to life insurance.


CIC said to have overseas investment growth

CIC VP was quoted as saying that CIC's overseas investment portfolio grew in 2012. (Photo : Reuters)The image is CIC Chairman Lou Jiwei. China Investment Corp, the sovereign wealth fund of China, has reportedly said that it had increased its overseas investment returns by 11% in 2012 after reporting a loss back in 2011.

Dillon Acquires Chateau L'Arrosee

Dillon, the owner of Chateau Haut-Brion acquires nearby Chateau L'Arrosee. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the standard wine tasting done during a wine auction.

ICA to sells shares in OMA to raise funds

ICA, the largest infrastructure firm in Mexico, is set to sell of part of its shareholdings in OMA to raise funds.


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