New Zealand's dominant television company Sky Network said that News Corp., its major shareholder, will be selling its 44% stake to institutional and retail investors.
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Gundlach Shifting Gears on Investments
Gundlach now buying ten year Treasury Bills. One of the world's best fund managers, Jeffrey Gundlach took a 180 degree turn on government debt. He said he has purchased "more long-term Treasuries in the last month" compared to his purchases in the last four years.
BP Loses Twice in a Row
BP loses bids on Arctic oil exploration. According to sources, British Petroleum, who lost its first deal to drill oil in Arctic Russia to rival ExxonMobil again was beaten out by the same rival when it tried to negotiate a deal with Russian oil giant Rosneft.
BDC Venture Capital invests in four of GrowLab's latest graduates
It's a substantial shot in the arm and vote of confidence for these young startups It's a substantial shot in the arm and vote of confidence for these young startups.
New Zealand Sky TV to be Sold
News Corp sells off interest in Sky TV New Zealand. New Zealand's top television operator, Sky Network Television Ltd has confirmed that is near majority shareholder News Corp would be selling off its 44% stake in the company.
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