The acquisition of Smithfield Foods Inc. by a Chinese company has raised contradictions in the US over its benefits.
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Southeastern, Icahn Shortlist CEO for Dell Inc.
Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management are short listing potential candidates for Dell Inc CEO. after they succeeded in the proxy battle against company founder Michael Dell and Silver Lake Partners.
Apax and KKR Executives Leaves Financial Firms
KKR & Co. confirmed departure of one of its executives, Nicolas Cattelain while Apax Partners LLP refused to comment on said departure of its executive, Massimiliano Belingheri.
Wal-Mart Announces Share Repurchase Program Amidst Revelry
Wal-Mart celebrates its annual meeting and announces a share repurchase program. (Photo : Reuters)The image is the frontage of a Walmart store. Wal-Mart Stores Inc has announced plans to undertake a US$15 billion share repurchase plan during its annual workers meeting last Friday.
Football Hero Invests in Mining Project
Football star Didier Drogba invests in a mine in his home country of Ivory Coast as his latest move after his humanitarian work.
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