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NVCA Reports Strong 2nd Quarter for Venture Backed IPOs
Compared to the first quarter, 21 IPOs were backed by venture capitalists amounting to US$717 billion.
Deals of the day - M&As
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Monday: - Chinese state oil firm CNPC will buy a stake in Kazakhstan's giant Kashagan oil project, through back-to-back deals with Kazmunaigaz through which ConocoPhillips will exit, the Kazakh state oil firm said on Monday.
Shares around the world rise as yen falls
Global shares gained after the metal industry and the yen weakened. (Photo : Reuters)This is the facade of the Bank of Japan. Global shares increased as the metal industry weakened.
Asian factory blues remain, exports plunge
Asian factories were knocked again and the halt in growth is expected to last for nine months. (Photo : Reuters)The image is a tool and die firm floor.