3i Group's stock value hit its highest since 2007. 3i Group's shares closed at a 4-year high as investors proceed to buy into 3i Group's turnaround strategy.

Jones Energy Inc announced today commencement of an initial public offering for 14,000,000 shares to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Tax services provider H&R Block said in a statement that it would exit its banking business by selling some of its assets to Republic Bancorp Inc.

Silicon Valley Bank requested a loan receiver for Alvarion Ltd over a US$3 million debt that the bank says it cannot pay.

Safilo Group and Fossil Group, Inc, announced the renewal of their eye wear licensing agreement Safilo Group and Fossil Group, Inc, announced the renewal of their eyewear licensing agreement for the distribution, design and manufacturing of the FOSSIL branded optical frames and the addition of new design for sunglasses.

RWE and Qatar are currently holding talks about possible purchase of RWE's DEA oil and gas exploration and production unit.

Orix Corp. stated it would invest half a billion dollars in fast growing markets. Japan's most active financial firm in acquisition, Orix Corp. , revealed plans to spend JPY50 billion (US$506 million) on buyouts around Southeast Asia and the Middle East within the next 12 months tapping on faster-growing markets.

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn said in an interview with Bloomberg TV his planned sweetening of his takeover bid for Dell Inc with an additional warrant offer.

Quiksilver Inc announced the pricing of a previously announced offering for secured notes. Quiksilver, Inc. announced the pricing of their previous offering for Quiksilver and its wholly-owned subsidiary, QS Wholesale, Inc.

Lloyds Banking Group shares set to be sold to retail investors Lloyds Banking Group announced that half of the government's GBP18 billion stakes in Lloyds is expected to be sold to retail investors.

RadioShack revealed that they are in talks with investment banks regarding firm's financial health.

French Crédit Agricole and its investment bank unit asked employees to cut costs. French bank Crédit Agricole launched a program to cut its costs by sending members of its investment-banking unit a memo to reduce travel, lodging, meal expenditures.

Zurich Financial Services sold its shares in New Life China Insurance Co Ltd for US283 billion Zurich Financial Services AG announced that they have sold US$283 million worth of shares in New China Life Insurance Co Ltd.

Miami is reported to top US in foreclosures amid private-equity buying and bank property selling. In a report where areas were ranked by foreclosure rates released in June, Miami came at the top among major U.

Icahn offered Dell Inc. shareholder improved deal and a warrant. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn revealed that he wants Michael Dell to improve his US$24.

Three shareholders at Dell Inc said that they would vote against Michael Dell and Silver Lake’s proposed buyout offer valued at US$24.4 billion.

Samin Tan agreed to buy Bumi Plc shares for US$223 million Coal tycoon Samin Tan has agreed to a US $223 million deal that would elevate his stakes in Bumi Plc to over 47%.

Schneider Electric announced that they are in early talks to buy Invensys for US$5billion. Schneider Electric announced that they are in early talks to buy Invensys Plc.

US senators have announced a plan to reintroduce Glass-Steagall Act. U. S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, reported she and a team of lawmakers are introducing a bill geared at a revived Glass-Steagall Act.

Two of Mexico's brewers gets a warning against a possible duopoly. Mexico's Federal Competition Commission issued a warning to two of its biggest brewers to open up the market to other competitors or face heavy penalties.

SMART Modular Technologies open research and development facility in Taiwan. SMART Modular Technologies Inc. today announced that it has opened its first facility in Taiwan.

Internet provider, FreedomPop, gets additional US $5 million funding bringing its total to US $16 million.

Codelco would sell its non-key assets to fund its investments after receiving only US$1 billion from the government.

The investment company employs Peter Kotz, who has over 18 years of solid work experience. Gladstone Investment Corporation employed a new Managing Director for its Chicago office.

Sinosteel was in talks with Nigerian ministers for about US$6 million worth investment in Nigerian steel mill.

Comprehend secures US $8.4 million to fund expansion projects. Comprehend Systems, Inc has joined Sequioa Capital in securing US $8. 4 million series A funding, which will be used to finance the enhancement and development of its clinical data insights software.

Doric Assets speeds up the acquisition of A380 jets to cater to the needs of its clients. Demand for more A380 airbuses from commercial carriers prompted Doric Assets Finance Ltd.

EnVivo announced today that Dr. Deborah Dunsire is its new president and CEO. Deborah Dunsire, M. D. , was named by EnVivo Pharmaceuticals as its new president and chief executive officer.

Myanmar government figures and US companies met to discuss future investment endeavors. In a meeting between representatives of American companies and Myanmar government officials, the lack of investments from the United States was highlighted and discussed.

Angel investors are saving the upstarts in the UK, according to a Deloitte poll. Recent studies show that a new breed of 'super angel investors' are driving the United Kingdom's economic growth by filling the void left by the absence of traditional venture funds for upstart firms.