Glencore Xstrata tries it hand in cotton exchange shares amounting to US $150 million. Glencore Xstrata Plc, a Switzerland-based multinational commodity trading and mining corporation, would be shelling out US $150 million for its bid to at least half of U.
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US, China shakes off dust on stalled bilateral investment treaty
The United States and China confirmed they are negotiating again over a proposed investment treaty. After several snags, both Washington and Beijing announced that they are going to start where they left off on the proposed investment treaty.
China to boost technology, energy-saving in reform drive
China planned to promote technology and boost the progress in energy-saving industries to unleash the economy's potential.
German Finance Minister approached UBS about acquiring 17% stake in Commerzbank - magazine
Wolfgang Schaeuble initiated exploratory talks with the chairman of UBS about its stake in Commerzbank.
Vivus tells investors it is open to settlement
Vivus wanted to reach a settlement with the biggest investors for board control. Today, Vivus Inc. told investors and experts in a conference that it considered discussing a possible settlement with stockholder First Manhattan Co.
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