EADS shareholders to expect higher dividends because of new policies according to corporate CFO. In a report from Reuters, the European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company N.

The Trans Pacific Partnership Pact has invited Japan to join in the negotiations. Japan has been granted approval from participating countries to form part of the talks on the US initiated Asia Pacific Free Trade Agreement.

The iconic British car Aston Martin is growing in the car markets of China. The CEO of the iconic British sports car Aston Martin has announced a ten percent increase in global sales for 2012.

Nestle, L'Oreal and the Bettencourts chequered history in business. The present situation of L'Oreal and Nestle relationship "isn't on the agenda for the time being," commented Jean-Paul Agon, CEO of L'Oreal in an interview with Investir, a French weekly magazine, which was published today.

The Canadian Competition Bureau and the Department of Canadian Heritage have approved the merger of Random House and the Penguin Group.

Eaton manufactures valves and valve actuators for vehicles, is planning to expand both its facilities and production.

IMF approves US$1.75 billion loan package to Tunisia. According to reports, the International Monetary Fund confirmed that it had agreed to a $1. 75 billion standby loan agreement with Tunisia.

Schauble gives his candid thoughts on investor participation, the Cyprus bailout and the European economy as a whole.

GM and its partners would be building new plants and increase production to five million cars a year.

Fitch lowers UK rating to AA+ from AAA, following the S&P ratings change. In an expected announcement, Fitch Ratings has cut Britain's top credit grade ratings.

Aamal and Vivantes agree to form healthcare joint venture. Aamal Company, the Qatari conglomerate has entered into a joint venture agreement with Vivantes International Medicine, the largest hospital consortium from Germany.

AMD has reported a higher revenue compared to the previous year, flush with cash and a top notch development team.

SABIC makes job cuts and closes plants in Europe. Saudi Basic Industries Corp, currently the world's largest petrochemicals group is now reviewing its global expansion outlook.

BP is now undertaking a specific review of Mad Dog 2 as to the economies of scale and profits. British Petroleum is currently taking a new look at its oil project in the Gulf of Mexico.

On paper, the loss of US$1.168 billion resulted from the share price decline of the blue chip stock IBM.

Charter Communications had offered bonds to pay for buyback and redemption activities of the firm. In an announcement last Friday, Charter Communications Inc had priced its shares for a planned initial public offering of notes that fall due on 2024.

Dubai International Capital LLC has hired former executives from Deloitte and Touche LLP. Dubai International Capital LLC has hired five executives coming from Deloitte & Touche LLP with the aim to increase the value of its investments in companies such as Mauser AG and Doncasters Group Ltd.

Reliance Communications' discussions with Batelco has broken down. India's third largest cellular carrier in terms of customer base, Reliance Communications Ltd had announced that it has withdrawn from discussions with Bahrain Telecommunications for the sale of a stake in its enterprise subsidiary.

Microchip maker Intel acquires API developer Mashery. Intel Corp, the world's largest manufacturer of semiconductor products has announced the acquisition of Mashery Inc, the start up based out of Francisco.

Homex bonds and share values jumped to record levels as it sold off two assets to Carlos Slim controlled corporations.

Alexander Machkevitch and other ENRC co-founders to partner with Kazakh government to make a bid for ENRC.

Deutsche Bank loan creates REMIC to become a bond for market purposes. Deutsche Bank's loan facility to Five Ten Capital, an asset manager based in California, will be facilitating the creation of a REO-to-rental bond.

Sprint, while reviewing the Dish offer, sought continuance for the FCC review of the SoftBank offer.

SeaWorld CEO hints at overseas expansion in light of successful IPO. From the humble beginnings of being a parking attendant at Busch Gardens, James D.

The recent issues with FreePort McMoRan's acquisitions leave its future much in doubt. Last December 5, 2012 Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold announced that it had acquired Plains Exploration & Production and McMoRan Exploration for US$10.

Peltz's Train Fund exploring possibilities in the snack food business. Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management bought US$3. 7 billion shares from Mondelez International and PepsiCo, according to sources that have knowledge of the investment.

According to the federal court, the case between AIG and Bank of America should be heard in state court.

Lloyds Bank has engaged the services of Deutsche Bank to provide services for the possible sale of Scottish Widows.

Sinopec's bond sale is the largest debt sale in Asia outside of Japan. In a recent announcement, China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation has raised a total of US$3.

The first IPO for a Shariah banking institution would be held by the second quarter of 2013. PT Bank Muamalat Indonesia Syariah, the Indonesian Shariah lending institution, is aiming to raise nearly US$300 million through an initial public offer.