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German court begins hearing as Euro stocks fall

European stocks fell as the German court began hearings on ECB's bond-buying proposal. Due to Bank of Japan's (BOJ) refusal to undertake programs for stimulus expansion, stocks from Europe fell.


Britvic to Reconsider AG Barr Merger Given Provisional Approval

Given provisional approval, Britvic reconsiders its merger with AG Barr after significant synergies could have been generated if the previous merger between the two pushed through.

Dea Oil Struggles For Buyers, Said RWE

RWE AG is struggling to find potential buyers for Dea Oil according to people who are familiar with the matter.

Greece to sell of stakeholdings in Hellenic Petroleum, DEPA and DESFA

Greece is required to sell off its energy company shareholdings as part of their bailout deal. (Photo : REUTERS)A Greek flag flies behind a statue to European unity outside the European Parliament in Brussels The largest refinery in Greece, Hellenic Petroleum was one of the assets identified in the privatization plan of the country.


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Emerging markets, including China, South Africa and Turkey, fell 10% from this year's peak. (Photo : Reuters)Kit Digital Inc's former chief executive significantly lowered the price he was willing to pay to buy the video technology provider, citing the company's worsening liquidity and capital structure issues.
Agilitas, a Pan-European private equity firm, opts to buyout ISS Damage Control management. Agilitas, a Pan-European private equity firm decide to buyout the management of ISS Damage Control from ISS Group.
The Swiss Market Index climbed as Novartis advanced studies on multiple sclerosis while Roche releases arthritis drug.
UK-based private equity house WestBridge Capital appoints Pascal Wittlet as senior investment manager and relocates new offices in London to accommodate growing team.
Cinven and Finmeccanica draws offers for Avio Spazio from French German consortium EADS and French goups Safran and Thales along with two other unidentified US and Germany operators.
As the London housing prices increases to a capital average of more than GBP500000, more households are rising to become renters.
Policy Exchange, an influential think tank, says that the British government should hand over a majority of its shares in Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds Banking Group to the public.
AstraZeneca purchases Pearl Therapeutics for US$1.15 billion, making it the second firm in Britain to rebuild products through deal making.
LongRiver Consortium will walk away from the proposed US$8.2 million bid unless Severn Trent engages in discussion with the company.
British finance minister George Osborne announces an early public sale of their shares in Lloyds Banking Group.
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