Wells Fargo Increases Equity within Volcker Rule

Wells Fargo continues private equity investment activity despite Volcker Rule. Wells Fargo and Co CEO Dick Kovacevich initially had reservations about banks dabbling in private equity investments.


Malaysia's AirASia Reveals up to $60-Million Investment in its Indian Airline Venture

The largest budget carrier in Asia plans to invest $30 million to $60 million into its new airline venture in India.

Sigma Announces Release of Photo Pro 5.5

Sigma Corporation improves software capabilities with Photo Pro 5.5. (Photo : Reuters) Sigma Corporation of America, the manufacturer and developer of the most impressive lenses, cameras and flashes has recently unveiled the Sigma Photo Pro 5.

Ottawa Approves ExxonMobile's Acquisition of Celtic Exploration Ltd. in $3.1 Billion Deal

Celtic Exploration Ltd can now be acquired by giant energy firm ExxonMobile when Ottawa approved the merger under the Investment Canada Act.


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