The recent remarks made by officials of both Bharti and Walmart indicate issues between the two. Walmart Stores Asia head Scott Price, contrary to previous reports, said a conversion of the current franchisee agreement with Bharti Retail into a joint venture is 'not tenable'.
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US hedge funds invests heavily in Greek banks
The Financial Times reported that US hedge funds had been aggressively investing in the struggling banking sector of Greece.
US moves closer to default possibility
The United States of America had moved closer to reaching a first ever default on the nation's debt after House Speaker John Boehner ruled out a straightforward bill to increase the country's borrowing limits without approval from the US President, said The Economic Times report.
Bank of Korea in need of governor successor
After the end of Bank of Korea's governor term, the central bank would need a new head that has strong global focus and a firm grip on international economics, said a presidential adviser.
US District Judge denies HSBC motion
HSBC Holdings had lost its bid to undo a 2009 securities fraud trial verdict, according to a Reuters report.
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With changes abound in LVMH, investors are now beginning to review the brand purchases done by management at its heyday.
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership had faced gale winds and now stands to undergo rough seas.
New Italian PM Enrico Letta seeks to block the intent of Air France-KLM to increase its shareholdings in Alitalia.
VTB would sell off its shareholdings in Rosbank to Societe Generale and Societe Generale would sell some Russian assets to VTB.
Bay Investment Group LLC, the venture firm of Hayah Holdings and Colony Capital, will head the master development in the city of Oakland.
The International Monetary Fund pegged the 2014 growth of the GCC at 4.4%. The International Monetary Fund had announced the increase of its forecasted economic growth for the GCC to 4.
According to the latest US Energy Information Administration report, the US would pass production levels of Russia and Saudi Arabia for oil and natural gas.
Saudization, according to GSC Secretary General Marwan Zabidi, is a unachievable goal because of the lack of support structures for its realization.
The US shutdown and its eventual break in the deadlock has been hoped by many countries as the effect has reached other bourses.
