Fitch Ratings reported that the start of catalysts emerging in the market could rush forward an increase in the US banking sector’s M&A activities.

Nextel and Softbank announced the completion of their merger Nextel Corporation and SoftBank Corp. announced the completion of their merger. SoftBank invested approximately US$21.

C. Larry Pope said takeover by the Chinese would not change anything. Smithfield Foods Inc. Chief Executive Officer C. Larry Pope has answered to lawmakers suspicious of the proposed acquisition of Smithfield Foods Inc.

Naspers announced that they are considering the sale of US$1 billion bonds to fund acquisitions Naspers Ltd. announced that they are considering selling as much as US$1 billion in debt to fund acquisitions.

Last Wednesday, US regulators lifted a long time ban on advertising by hedge funds and other firms. On Wednesday, US regulators lifted an 80 year old ban on advertising by hedge funds, private equity firms and other companies.

LGI Homes announced that they have submitted a draft registration statement at the SEC for possible IPO

INTL FCStone announced that they are cancelling plans to buy Cleartrade INTL FCStone Inc, a U. S. commodities brokerage announced that it has dropped plans to buy an online commodities exchange in Asia.

Ceasars rose 13% due to web-based gambling optimism. The largest owner of U. S. casinos, Caesars Entertainment Corp. , increased its value by 13% after implementing its plans to provide stocks worth around US$1.

Last quarter extended the losing streak of PC deliveries, making it the longest recorded . Personal-computer deliveries have slipped for a fifth straight quarter, the lengthiest losing streak documented, as customers continue to prefer touch-screen smartphones and tables for getting online.

Tivli gets financing from venture capitalists amounting to US $3.6 million. Tivli, which offers on-demand and streaming TV content to college campuses, today said it closed $6.