Two traders formerly employed by JP Morgan were charged by federal prosecutors relating to the bank's USD6.2 billion loss in the derivatives trade.
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Eike Batista sells LLX Logistica sale to EIG Global Energy Partners, raises money for superport completion
Eike Batista sold his shares in LLX Logistica to EIG Global Energy Partners for USD 562 million. Brazilian businessman Eike Batista ceded control of LLX Logística to EIG Global Energy Partners.
Cisco Systems pares down 5% of workforce
Cisco Systems announced it would be whittling down its workforce by 5%. Cisco Systems Inc announced it would be reducing its workforce by 5%. The move would affect 4,000 jobs.
Salsa Labs Inc receives USD 2 million venture debt from Wellington Financial
Salsa Labs scored USD 2 million in venture debt financial from Toronto-based Wellington Financial. Wellington Financial provided venture debt financing to Salsa Labs Inc worth USD 2 million.
China's CNPC oil operations in Chad suspended
Chad indefinitely suspended China's CNPC oil operations in the country. All drilling activities by China National Petroleum Corporation's subsidiary in the Republic of Chad were indefinitely suspended.
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American Capital Energy & Infrastructure appointed Abhay Pande as its new Managing Director to help the firm build its Asian platform.
Carey Watermark Investors bought Raleigh Marriott City Center from Interstate Hotels & Resorts for USD 89 million.
India's INS Sindhurakshak exploded in Mumbai, killing up to 18 sailors trapped inside. India's Russian-made naval submarine exploded while moored in Mumbai.
Bulova replaced Hublot as Manchester United's official timekeeper. Manchester United inked a new three-year sponsorship agreement with Bulova. The US watchmaker would now be the official timekeeper of the second-richest sports franchise in the world.
Manduka purchased yogitoes in a deal advised by the Meriwether Group. Eco-friendly yoga gear maker Manduka Llc acquired Skidless towel maker yogitoes Inc in a deal advised by the Meriwether Group.
Foxconn Technology Group's second quarter earnings report showed a boost of 40.8% due to strong iPhone sales and reduced costs by building factories in China.
Incline Equity Partners said it was able to raise more than USD 301 million for its third fund. Incline Equity Partners (IEP) announced the successful closing of its third fund, which scored over USD 301 million in capital commitments.
Analysts said the once-core enterprise of compact digital cameras already seemed increasingly obsolete due to smartphones.
A labor rights group reported that the Brazilian government filed a USD108 million lawsuit against Samsung for its labor violations.
