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Wells Fargo combines with JPMorgan in US$6.5 billion equity hit on rates
JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Wells Fargo & Co., lost US$6.5 billion in combined equity that threatened levels of capital across the industry.
Hatch says insurance firms can alleviate U.S. pension crisis
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch introduced a bill said to alleviate the underfunding problem of US pension funds.
Pinnacle Foods and Fresh Del Monte to place bids for Del Monte Foods?
According to sources, Pinnacle Foods and Fresh Del Monte were considering to place bids for Del Monte Foods.
Hedge funds declines for the first time in eight months
Hedge funds sees a decline for the first time in eight months Hedge funds recorded their first monthly decline in eight months this June, as they battled volatile stock and bond markets.
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Rally Software filed a registration statement at the SEC for proposed US$70 million public offering
Perry Capital LLC investors filed a suit against the US Treasury and the Federal Housing Finance Agency for the bailout terms it had set for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Glass Lewis & Co well behind Michael Dell's buyout offer Glass Lewis & Co joined ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services Inc) in a recommendation that Dell Inc shareholders support CEO Michael Dell's decision for a US$24.
TPG Capital LP was named as one of the final bidders for manufacturer MacDon Industries Ltd. Private equity firm TPG Capital LP was tagged as one of the final bidders for MacDon Industries Ltd.
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday. The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Friday.
Today, Piper Jaffray Companies announced a completed acquisition transaction for Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation, a leading underwriter for municipal securities.
Shareholders for US Airways approved the merger for American Airlines Shareholders of US Airways announced that they have approved of the merger with American Airlines.
IBK Capital Corp announced that they have acquired shares in Noble Mineral Exploration Inc. IBK Capital Corp. announced that they acquired ownership of over 240,000 common shares of Noble Mineral Exploration Inc.
Kaman Corporation announced today signing a definitive agreement to acquire Eastlake based, Ohio Gear & Transmission.
Roche Holding AG is currently seeking financing for a potential bid for Alexion Pharmaceuticals. Roche Holding AG announced that they are seeking financing for their potential bid for Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc.