As merger talks stall, Hapag-Lloyd announces termination of merger plans with its rival Hamburg-Sued.
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Icahn and Blackstone Open Discussion on Team Up
Icahn and Blackstone open discussion to team up on Dell buyout. Two of the most renowned equity investors in the United States may very well put a damper on the US$24.
Hulu Board Reaches out to Potential Buyers
The board at Hulu has sought to discuss with potential buyers according to anonymous sources close to the deal.
CDW Preparing for IPO
CDW has filed papers of its IPO with the SEC. CDW Corp had filed documentation with US regulators reporting the raising of US$500 million in its initial public offering.
Sanofi Goes on Venture Capitalist Drive
Sanofi is seeking partnership for venture capital projects for its future portfolio. France's largest drugmaker Sanofi is seeking more deals with venture capitalists such as its agreement with biotechnology company Warp Drive Bio.
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With nearly 70% of EBX shareholdings with its founder, Eike Bautista, there is a need to diversify in order to retain competitiveness.
Dell reviewing Icahn and Blackstone offers against the Silver Lake/Dell offer. Currently, the special committee of the Board of Directors of Dell Inc is reviewing the takeover bids submitted by the Blackstone Group and billionaire Carl Icahn.
Gold prices surge as many investors opt for the metal in light of the Cyprus meltdown. Gold values expected to increase in the next quarter because of the current Cyprus crisis.
The slowdown in world markets and the decline of the US Dollar value against other currencies is a recipe for problems post 2008.
Investors are pulling away from investing money in funds, instead they co-investment alongside private equity companies.
U.S. companies have become more confident in completing larger acquisitions as the country shows receovery.
SS&C's FRI indicate lower than average levels but may increase due to Cyprus meltdown. According to the SS&C GlobeOp's Forward Redemption Indicator, client pullout of money from hedge funds is expected to rise further as investors grow antsy about the debt crisis in Cyprus.
Investors in Spain have been focusing on bond sale, saying that they are not worried over the turmoil in Cyprus.
India eases its restrictions on foreign institutional investors or FIIs for bonds issues in the country.
