China's holdings in US Treasury securities were seen increasing to a figure nearing $1.314 trillion it last hit in July 2011 as the world awaits for the decision of the US Federal Reserve to taper its $85 billion monthly purchases, said a Bloomberg report.
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FT says that the surge in initial public offerings in the US and Europe which started this year is set to continue next year
The revival of initial public offerings in the US and Europe which started this year is set to continue next year, the Financial Times reported.
As common sense begins to sink in, it has become evident that there is no good reason to own Bitcoins
As common sense begins to sink in, it has become evident that there is no good reason to own Bitcoins, Edward Hadas of Reuters Breakingviews writes.
Bitcoin's price swings underscore sensitivity to govt's decisions
The Bitcoin's price instability is a reflection of the digital currency's vulnerability to the decisions of government officials, The New York Times The Dealbook reported.
Greentown China Holdings, Wharf Holdings form joint venture for Hangzhou land development
A 50-50 joint venture to develop a CNY 2.58 billion or $425 million land in Hangzhou was formed between Greentown China Holdings and Wharf Holdings.
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The Delaware Supreme Court on Monday dismissed Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's appeal against an earlier court ruling favoring Indian tire maker Apollo Tyres Ltd. The two companies went on trial in November over the stalled merger deal.
Spanish food retailer DIA on Monday said that it is negotiating a possible purchase of supermarket chain El Arbol for €100 million. If the deal goes through, DIA will be the third-biggest grocer in Spain next to Mercadona and Carrefour.
Beijing-based supermarket chain Wumart Stores Inc has cancelled its plans to purchase stores and equity shares from its rival C.P. Lotus Corp, but the reasons for the fallout were not elaborated in a report.
A consortium led by private equity firm EQT Partners has acquired a controlling stake in China F&B Group for an undisclosed sum. China F&B operates the Dairy Queen and Papa John's Pizza restaurant chains in China.
A report noted that speculators who are looking to acquire Bitcoins by selling sex through certain Reddit subsections are rising at an alarming rate.
French automaker Renault and state-owned Dongfeng Motor Group have finally closed a $1.3 billion partnership agreement after almost a decade. The deal allows Renault to sell locally assembled models in China.
Asia Pacific Stock Exchange (APX), a new bourse that aims to lure Chinese firms, has received final approval from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to start operating.
Royal Dutch Shell's exit of its stake in Australia-based Woodside Petroleum Ltd may enable Asian buyers, particularly China, to get a stake of or even acquire the whole company, Bloomberg reported.
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday including ITC Holdings, Dave & Buster, Time Warner Cable, Banca Etruria, Cube Capital, Cargolux, Simon Property and Versace.
