Shanghai Tower's top beam was recently installed and now the interiors are to be completed. The tallest building in the financial district of Shanghai and all of China is nearing completion.
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Japan fund moves away from bonds to invest more in stocks
Sources said the Federation of National Public Service Personnel Mutual Aid Associations in Japan is looking to consider a shift in policy that would allow them to invest more in stocks and less in government bonds.
EZE Trucking with Atlantic Street Capital buys Rig Runners
EZE Trucking, with the backing of Atlantic Street Capital, acquired Rig Runners. EZE Trucking together with Atlantic Street Capital, a private equity firm, announced they have acquired Rig Runners.
Jones Lang LaSalle to acquire Kansas City realty firm
Jones Lang LaSalle stated it wanted to acquire Capital Realty in an effort to expand its industrial market presence in the Kansas metropolitan area.
Neiman Marcus Group to enlists banks for its IPO
Sources said Neiman Marcus Group had now enrolled several banks to help it in its IPO. Sources close to Neiman Marcus Group Inc. said the luxury retailer had now hired several financial institutions to help them on an initial public shares offering.
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HSBC's stock falls as it advises diplomatic missions to close their accounts with their bank. HSBC had reported lower than expected earnings last Monday.
Newsweek, after announcing it would end its print edition, was sold to online news giant IB Times for an undisclosed amount.
IBT Media ends weeks of speculation as it acquired Newsweek under undisclosed financial terms. In an announcement, IBT Media confirmed that it had reached a deal that acquires Newsweek from IAC/InterActiveCorp.
Hellman & Friedman agreed to acquire Hub International Inc., an insurance company based in Chicago. San Francisco-based Hellman & Friedman agreed to acquire Hub International Inc.
Israeli-based cyber security company ThetaRay bagged a substantial investment from General Electric (GE) reported to be worth "several million dollars."
Brazos Private Equity Partners announced its partnership with Southern Tide, a growing lifestyle brand.
Lockheed Martin announced that it is developing a plan to make the upgrades of equipment that will be used by next-generation helicopters of the US Army more convenient and less expensive.
The Indian government decided to postpone its 5% divestment proposal in BHEL for the time being. Plans of the Indian government to divest in BHEL were shelved today citing the company's low share price.
Del Monte invested US$13 million in a banana plantation in Maguindanao province, according to recent reports.
