Sectors
Hedge funds compel companies to pay more in takeover deals
The number of campaigns waged by activist investors to compel companies to pay more expensive prices for takeover targets has increased, the Financial Times reported.
Robust to raise A$25.5M to buy Talas gold-copper project in Kyrgyz Republic
Sydney, Australia-based precious and base metals explorer Robust Resources will raise A$25.5 million via share issue to fund the acquisition of the Talas gold-copper project located in the Kyrgyz Republic.
Volcker Rule forces executives of bank-backed private equity firm to travel in search for deals
As banks shed off their private equity units to comply with the Volcker Rule, the executives of these newly-independent firms will find themselves doing more travel in their search for new investors, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Taiwan-based phone maker HTC Corp to turn to more affordable smartphones after last year's losses
HTC Corp intends to expand its range of more affordable smartphones after the losses it experienced last year for its high-end product offerings, Reuters reported.




