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Qatar Eyes Bankia’s Stake in British Air Parent

Qatar has approached International Airlines Group, the parent of British Airways, about becoming its biggest shareholder by buying a stake held by Bankia S.A. (BKIA.MC), the Financial Times reported citing people familiar with the situation Continue reading

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Glencore Set to Lay Off Several Xstrata Managers

Glencore International PLC (GLNCY) will lay off hundreds of Xstrata PLC (XTA.LN) managers when it takes control of its rival and clears out many of the mining group’s top executives, U.K. daily The Times reported on its website Wednesday, without citing specific sources Continue reading

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JPMorgan’s co-operating chief to depart – WSJ

NEW YORK (Reuters) – JPMorgan's co-Chief Operating Officer Frank Bisignano plans to leave the U.S. bank giant, the latest top executive to depart in the past 1-1/2 years, the Wall Street Journal said its online edition on Sunday Continue reading

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Spain Cancels Lottery Loan Plan

The Spanish government has decided to cancel for the second time since late last year a plan to raise 6 billion euros ($7.8 billion) through a loan backed by the country’s lottery company Sociedad Estatal de Loterias y Apuestas del Estado SA to cover part of the financing needs of Spanish regional governments, reports Expansion in its Friday online edition, citing people involved in the process. Continue reading

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Evolution’s Gold Output Down on Bad Weather, But Reaffirms Guidance

Evolution Mining Ltd. (EVN.AU) Tuesday reported a 17% fall in quarterly gold production, citing disruptions to its Queensland operations caused by cyclone activity earlier in the year. Continue reading

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Panasonic unit in U.S. bribery investigation: WSJ

NEW YORK (Reuters) – A unit of Japan's Panasonic Corp is under investigation by U.S. authorities looking at whether the company paid bribes overseas to airline employees or government officials to help land business, the Wall Street Journal reported. Continue reading

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China Big Four Banks Issued CNY228 Billion New Loans in March 1-24 -Report

China’s four largest state-owned banks issued 228 billion yuan ($36.7 billion) of new yuan loans in March 1-24, the 21st Century Business Herald reported Wednesday, citing unnamed “authoritative” sources. Continue reading

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China Relaxes Private Equity Fundraising Rules

China has given the go-ahead for private equity firms operating in Shenzhen’s Qianhai region to raise yuan funds from Hong Kong for investment on the mainland, China Securities Journal reported Monday, citing people familiar with the situation. Continue reading

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CBS nears deal to buy half of TV Guide Network: reports

NEW YORK (Reuters) – CBS Corp is nearing an agreement to purchase about half of TV Guide Network, according to various media reports on Friday. Continue reading

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Rio Tinto May Sell Two French Aluminum Plants

Mining giant Rio Tinto PLC (RIO) is in exclusive talks to sell two French aluminum plants to privately-held German company Trimet Aluminium AG, French daily Les Echos reported in its Thursday edition, citing a statement by Industry Minister Arnaud Montebourg. Continue reading

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