Marubeni-Itochu Steel announced its purchase of US pipes trader Sooner Inc for USD 600 million. Marubeni-Itochu Steel Inc said it would purchase Sooner Inc for USD 600 million.
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'Big Bang Theory' will expect Shatner to guest-star
Although "Big Bang Theory" has yet to reveal its guest stars for its seventh season, CBS's comedy sitcom would be expecting to get a call from stars like William Shatner of "Star Trek" fame and even "Batman" TV series actor Adam West.
LeapFrog Investments scores USD 204 million for second fund
LeapFrog Investments gathered USD 204 million in capital commitments for Fund II. LeapFrog Investments collected USD 204 million for its second fund in just eight months.
Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority studies assets for investment purposes
The Nigerian sovereign wealth fund's head was in the process of determining among eight asset classes which one should be in the fund's portfolio.
China Huishan Dairy Holdings seeks USD 1.3 billion IPO- sources
Sources said China Huishan Dairy Holdings would be filing for a Hong Kong IPO to raise USD 1.3 billion.
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Actor William Shatner told an audience at the Salt Lake Comic Conference on Friday that he may appear as guest on TV series "Big Bang Theory".
The Financial Times reported that Vodafone may not be able to acquire Kabel Deutschland for lack of shareholder approval.
Sentix Research Group reported that investor sentiment in the Euro zone was positive and upbeat this month.
Ping An Bank would sell more than 1 billion in new shares to its parent company Ping An Insurance to raise core capital.
Monte Paschi announced that it would approve a stricter restructuring plan on September 24 to qualify for a state bailout.
Andre Esteves' Grupo BTG Pactual exercised option to purchase MPX Energia shares. The investment bank controlled by tycoon Andre Esteves, Grupo BTG Pactual, had announced the exercise of an option to acquire 28.
According to sources who told Wall Street Journal, Neiman Marcus would be wrapping its over USD6 billion exit deal with Ares Management LLP and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board soon.
Royal KPN NV announced in a statement today that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Eric Hageman filed for resignation effective immediately.
Tennis top seed Serena Williams got overwhelmed on her recent US Open Championship victory against player Victoria Azarenka.
