Dinan's assessment makes future of JC Penney less than positive. James Dinan, the head of York Capital Management, is betting that JC Penney Corp would continue its poor performance of the company.
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PICC to list in Shanghai Index
PICC lists in Shanghai index after HK index. According to People's Insurance Company of China Group's Chairman Wu Yan, it would be completing an A share listing by the third quarter of 2013.
Elan Starts Share Buyback
Elan proceeds with its US$1 billion buyback share program. Elan is expected to undertake the planned US$1 billion share buyback by next week. The Irish pharmaceutical firm's move may undermine the takeover offer by US fund firm Royalty Pharma.
Nielsen Holdings Selling Expositions Business
Nielsen Expositions is up for sale and may be worth US$1 billion. Nielsen Holdings NV, the television ratings firm is now in exploratory talks to sell its expositions business.
World's Oldest Bank in Peril
Monte dei Paschi being investigated for corruption and fraud in the Antonveneta deal. Siena prosecutors are currently investigating charges of fraud and corruption in the Monte dei Paschi's acquisition of Antonveneta back in 2007.
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Based on a TV news report, Jet Airways shares jumped as Etihad supposedly would purchase 13% interest.
Qatar set to sell three year and five year bills and bonds worth QR4 billion. Qatar is set to sell QR4 billion or US$1. 1 billion in three year and five year bills and sukuk bonds.
Xstrata CEO to set up private mining fund when he leaves company after Glencore takeover. After Glencore International takes over Xstrata Plc, former top management of Xstrata are planning their next move.
News Corp pushes through with separation of businesses into News Corp for publishing and Fox Group for entertainment.
Carfax will either be sold, put on IPO or be subject of acquisitions for its future. The owner of the used-car history provider Carfax, R. L. Polk and Co is exploring its financial options.
ENI denies rumors and reaffirms official stands through Chairman Giuseppe Rechhi. The Italian state oil company ENI has not table any plan to consider the spin-off of its services unit, Saipem.
Shareholders respond to call for more funds for Talvivaara. Talvivaara, the nickel mining company from Finland has asked its shareholders for Eur261 million to pay for the cost of keeping the mine running in light of its penalties from a waste water leak incident.
Chesapeake needs to raise cash, chooses to sell off properties. The US natural gas producer Chesapeake Energy Corp would need to sell as much as US$7billion in order to make up for a projected cash funding issue.
Pantaloon has agreed to shed off its 22.5% in a life insurance venture it has with Italian Assicurazioni Generali.
