Altamont buys action sports accessories maker

Altamont entered into an agreement to purchase DAKINE from Billabong. San Francisco-based Altamont Capital Partners (Altamont) entered into contract to purchase DAKINE, a leader in action sports accessories, from Billabong International Limited.


Bernanke speech, US retail sales sent Asian stocks down

Bernanke speech and US retail sales sent most Asian stocks down. US retail sales, which were weaker than expected, caused most Asian stocks to drop Tuesday.

Athene-Aviva insurance deal under review

The insurance deal between Athene and Aviva was placed under review. The insurance deal between Athene Holding Ltd. and Aviva PLC was placed under review.

Sims Metal Management sells Aerospace Metals Business to ELG Utica Alloys

Sims Metal Management Limited announced the sale of its interest in Metal Management Aerospace, Inc to ELG Utica Alloys.


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