Chipotle Mexican Restaurant had attributed its growth in the S&P500 to internal improvements undertaken.

Northern Beef Packers, which had filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sets USD12.75 million minimum bid for its assets.

Two agribusiness firms scramble to purchase shares in Florida citrus grower Alico. The heirs of Ben Hill Griffin Jr have sold off their shares in the market leading Florida based citrus company.

In a speaking engagement in India, BP CEO Bob Dudley said market pricing of natural gas in the country is the proper way to do it.

According to German software giant SAP, its Business by Design module for small and medium businesses would not be further developed but current users can still utilize its online services.

Pope Francis meets with ECB President Mario Draghi for unspecified matters. The head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, had held discussions with European Central Bank President Mario Draghi during a private audience held last Saturday.

A bid from a private equity firm for its cash solutions business is being mulled by G4S. Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP is contemplating the bid amounting to GBP1 million or USD1.

Because of findings by gaming authorities as to alleged Russian mob ties, Caesars Entertainment drops Ganesvoort Hotel from its partner-investors listings.

A total of USD13 billion is to be paid out by JPMorgan under the tentative settlement agreement forged with US authorities related to mortgage backed securities.

According to banking sources, the Financial Times said the IPO of UK's Royal Mail was underpriced.

Bernie Madoff's sons were vindicated for the civil case over the properties of their father in the UK.

The five year ban on holding public office for Silvio Berlusconi was upheld but reduced from five years to two years.

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne is planning whether toxic assets of RBS would be put into a bad bank.

The Chairman and two other senior executives of China Solar Energy Holdings Ltd were arrested by Chinese authorities.

Lia Forcina, Alidod Shirinbekov and John Levavasseur left SAC UK for greener pastures. SAC Capital Advisors LP's Lia Forcina had managed over USD700 million during her stint in the firm.

Bondholders were sought protected by Mario Draghi through the European Central Bank. The European Central Bank head Mario Draghi informed the European Commission last month requesting that bondholders be spared any losses in the event a bank rescue occurs until such time an EU banking union is put in place.

The CEO of India's largest commodities bourse quit his job as CEO. Last Saturday, the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd had announced its Managing Director and CEO Shreekant Javalgekar had formally submitted his resignation from the company.

Fresh investments were promised by BP and Reliance Industries in oil and gas. The top executives of BP and Reliance Industries, CEO Bob Dudley and Chairman Mukesh Ambani respectively, jointly promised fresh investments worth up to USD10 billion in oil and gas.

Dubai Land Department's managing director announced the launch of its e-Market website during the GITEX Information and Technology Exhibition.

JPMorgan is nearing settlement of a suit filed by FHFA for mortgage related securities fraud. JPMorgan Chase & Co had reached a tentative agreement for the settlement of USD4 billion with the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

According to Previ CIO, the goal of the investments is not diversification and not returns. The largest pension fund in Latin America, Banco do Brasil SA, would be investing in US and European stocks.

With an average of USD6 billion revenues on 10% cost on equity, Morgan Stanley's CFO said the business is doing good.

Due to the statement by US District Court Judge Ronald A. Guzman, the USD2.46 billion judgment payment charged to HSBC Holdings for improprieties of its unit International Household, may increase due to interest on amounts due.

CBOE Holdings Inc, the largest US options exchange owner, announced on its website the schedule for trading using the VIX.

An agreement was signed between NRG Energy and Edison Mission for assets worth USD2.64 billion. The largest independent power producer in the United States, NRG Energy Inc, had entered into an agreement to purchase most of the assets of the bankrupt Edison Mission Energy.

Judge Eileen Bransten dismissed the complaint of Dexia AG as it had no right to sue or claim on securities that were bought at face value.

The Canadian government, under the Investment Canada Act, has the right to review bids for Canadian flagship industries such as BlackBerry for national security issues.

The increase in Commerzbank's overall financial value would help in passing tests conducted by the European Central Bank.

Dutch insurers such as ING Groep NV and Delta Lloyd NV would have new abilities. Life insurance companies from the Netherlands, such as ING Groep NV and Delta Lloyd NV have faced tests of their financial abilities.

Power Capital Holdings launches Power Capital Partners LLC. Power Capital Holdings recently announced the launch of an equity firm specifically focused on the power sector.