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Standard & Poor cuts SoftBank to 'junk' grade, shares plunge
Standard & Poor downgraded SoftBank because of the financial risks it took in buying Sprint. Standard & Poor cut SoftBank Corp's debt rating to two levels to "junk" status.
Foreign investments in the Philippines to be laxed
The Philippines NEDA Director said that the administration will be easing its restrictions on foreign investments.
CORRECTED: Synagro Agrees to Incorporate Suggested Sale into Reorganization
Synagro Technologies and its main stockholders agreed to sell the company to EQT Infrastructure II through a plan of reorganization.
Ministers expected to approve latest disbursement of bailout aid to Greece worth Eur8.1 billion
Greece was expected to receive Eur8.1 billion from Euro-area finance ministers. Euro-area finance ministers were expected to approve Greece's newest disbursement of bailout assistance.
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Audi sees trade talks as chance to cut back on rules set by U.S. regulators Manufacturer of advanced lighting systems, Audi AG, sought the approval of futuristic headlights which will automatically dim for oncoming vehicles, which are set to be sold in the US.
The U.S. Treasury is being sued by Perry Capital LLC over its handling of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
According to a person familiar with the matter, Steven Cohen would remain under investigation even after prosecutors missed a late July deadline for charges labeled as the largest insider trading in history.
Wal-Mart’s expansion to India was stalled after stating that the company needs around 12 to 18 months before it can open its first retail outlet in the country.
Germany's Bundesbank head says that the ECB cannot solve the current Eurozone crisis. According to Bundesbank Chief Jens Weidmann, the European Central Bank cannot solve the current Euro Zone crisis.
To prevent cross border issues, the European Banking Authority stands to create a database on bankers and key bank functions for sharing between countries.
The PSE President Hans Sicat says sales record still achievable within the year. According to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the target for record shares sales for 2013 is still achievable.
Former Provident executives were sentenced to jail after pleading guilty for investment fraud. According to United States attorney John M. Bales' statement today, four executives from Provident Royalties, Inc.
The IRS proposed reform for the money market fund industry is set to tackle tax matters. On Wednesday, the US Internal Revenue Service recommended new regulations.
The Reserve Bank of India announced new guidelines regarding the 'ownership' and 'control' of FDIs in the country.