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Alternative bond funds a rave in US investors - report
The Financial Times noted that data issued by mutual fund research company Morningstar supported the trend seen in US investors flocking to alternative bond funds in anticipation to the tapering of the US Federal Reserve's quantitative easing measures.
London housing boom seen in postcode data
Data published by the Council for Mortgage Lenders and the British Bankers' Association indicate a housing boom in London as compared to average house prices in all of Britain, according to The Financial Times.
Bankrupt Nortel Networks cuts over $3B in claims in reached deal
Three of the four largest claims against the US estate of bankrupt telecoms company Nortel Networks Inc has been resolved, reducing the bills the estate needs to settle by by $5.14 billion, said a Reuters report.
3M reveals plans for up to $22B in five years, set to raise dividends
A Reuters report said 3M Co revealed its plans to purchase its shares back worth up to $22 billion, making it the biggest so far in terms of percentage among US companies who have announced similar plans this year.