The third bid by American Realty for Cole Credit Property Trust was rejected because of its high debt absorption requirement for the higher purchase per share values.

Amongst the plans of Hojiblanca Director General Antonio Luque is to purchase shares of Deoleo, primarily the Bankia stake in the olive oil maker.

EU Olli Rehn provides insight on new EU rules on investor liabilities in bank failures. Under the new European Union law in the works, large bank depositors can take a hit should the bank fail.

With new reports of avian flu outbreaks, the fragile Chinese economic recovery is now under fire. A couple of cities in mainland China have stopped the conduct of poultry sales and slaughtered livestock after reports of the H7N9 strain of avian infulenza abound.

The ten year gilts at record low rates will be offered by the UK Debt Management Office in the next few days.

China's big banks are not providing more credit to small and microsized firms. According to a researcher, the big banks of China are not lending more to the smallest firms.

Sovcomflot's IPO has been shelved by the Russian Government due to unfavorable market conditions.

Different bonds from Euro countries registered different results, but overall ECB stands to help region recover.

Italian PM Mario Monti finally signs decree approving payments of state debts to private firms. The Italian caretaker government has approved a decree to pay off nearly Eur40 billion state funds to pay off debts it has incurred with private companies.

The former head of Credit Suisse's head of structured credit pleads not guilty to charges of overinflating prices in the subprime mortgage backed bonds market.

Doha Global Investment Co is backed by Qatar Holding for Eur2.3 billion and the IPO is expected to raise the same amount.

Transdev would be selling off assets to pay off debts. Veolia Transdev, the French transport group is forecasting 'enormous' demand for its assets.

Pavilion Energy Pte would be investing in LNG related industries. The sovereign wealth fund of Singapore, Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd has established a new investment fund focused on liquefied natural gas.

MF Global has obtained approval of its liquidation plan under the leadership of former FBI Director Louis Freeh.

In preparation for war, Pyongyang has asked embassies from countries for repatriation plans for its staff.

Fairway Market, from its humble beginnings as a fruit and vegetable stand, can now stand to be worth US$495 million.

Milestone Partners Fund IV has raised US$300 million and acquired new assets. Milestone Partners has announced the final closure of Milestone Partners IV LP with funding amounting to US$300 million.

Raising funds by VisibleBrands raised US$4.6 million for digital cloud promotions in-store. The close of a Series A round of funding and follow on Series B Convertible Note by VisibleBrands has raised US$4.

The government is seeking venture capital financing for growth without affecting its bottom line. Finland is maximizing venture capital financing as a means to spark the economy out of the doldrums without affecting its current AAA ratings.

Kenya based Catalyst Principal Partners is searching for investments for its US$125 million fund. Catalyst Principal Partners, a private equity firm based in Kenya, is eyeing to make investments using a US$125 million fund with a partnership seeking to maximize real estate deals.

Funding has been increased for EveryMove as well as availability of the app in Android's Play Store.

Diageo is improving its acquisition offer of United Spirits of India. Diageo, the UK drinks company has raised its bid offer for United Spirits of India through a public offer.

Hilco acquires HMV from its administrators. Hilco, the restructuring specialist recently announced that it had acquired British entertainment retailer HMV.

Taminco is now set to offer its IPO. The chemical company owned by Apollo Global Management, Taminco Corp recently announced that it would be selling 15.

Blackstone to do due diligence on Dell. A contingent from the Blackstone Group would be visiting Dell's corporate headquarters on Monday to conduct a proper due diligence on the company according to anonymous sources.

Petronas, the Malaysian state backed oil and gas firm, has increased the offer made per share. Petroliam Nasional Bhd, the state owned oil and gas company of Malaysia, has increased its offer to purchase MISC Bhd.

Private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is seeking to increase shareholdings in Seibu Holdings.

The bankruptcy court upheld the sale of assets of LCI Holdco LLC despite IRS opposition. The federal court with jurisdiction over the bankruptcy case of LCI Holdco LLC has approved the sale of the assets of the company to Hospital Acquisition LLC.

VTB completes purchase of Tele2 Russia despite competitors crying foul. Tele2 announced Thursday that the acquisition by VTB of Tele2 has been completed.

In a cost saving move, Greenbrier Cos would be selling off its non-core assets. Greenbrier Cos Inc, one of the world's premier railcar manufacturers had a bumper year last year when there was an increase in the demand for oil tank cars.