Hong Kong's stock market was adversely affected by the summer lull. The summer vacation seemed to have penetrated the stock market in Hong Kong. The summer lull sent trading volumes to its lowest point Monday since September 4, 2012.
Institutional investors
Mercia Fund Management invests GBP150,000 in Oxford Genetics
Oxford Genetics received GBP150,000 funding from Mercia Fund Management. Mercia Fund Management, a venture capital fund manager, invested GBP150,000 in Oxford Genetics.
Invenias secures US $1.5 million expansion funding
The cloud-based software platform gained US $1.5 million expansion funding from MMC Ventures to cover customer acquisition objectives and product development.
Korea's Lotte Department Store considers Singapore for US$1 billion IPO
Lotte Department Store was considering an IPO in Singapore worth US$1 billion. Lotte Department Store was planning of have an initial public offering in Singapore.
Sprouts Farmers Markets starts its IPO
Sprouts Farmers Markets announced the start of its initial public offering. Sprouts Farmers Markets LLC announced the start of its initial public offering.
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“Trend following is dead,” said FX Concepts, expecting another year of dismal returns. "Trend following is dead because trends never really get going," John Taylor, chairman of FX Concepts, grumbled.
PNoy's SONA gave a boost to the Philippine stock market. The fourth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) was recently given by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III.
CVC Capital Partners raised Eur 10.5 billion for it most recent buyout fund,, which will be utilized for investments in North America and Europe.
With the Beijing Restaurant accepting a lease buy out, building of CVS Pharmacy in Duluth site has been moved next year.
Coub announced that it had received support from local venture capitalists, raising US$1 million. Coub has raised a capital of US$1 million from local venture capitalists Phenomen Ventures and Brothers Ventures.
Cerberus Capital Management revealed that it had acquired two portfolios of German real estate properties with a combined total land area of more than 350,000 square meters.
It may seem that Microsoft has lost its “touch” as its Surface RT brought the company woes. Microsoft was in a dire straits recently. The company had a pretty rough week.
Ramky Enviro Engineers acquired Enviropacific, the first of targeted acquisitions in Australia. Ramky Enviro Engineers Ltd. acquired Australia's Enviropacific Services Pty Ltd.
Segro announced that it has sold its Neckermann and IQ Winnersh properties in Germany and the UK to various investors.
