United States
FAIRHOLME CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PROPOSES TO BUY INSURANCE BUSINESSES FROM FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC
Fairholme Capital Management announces proposal for purchase of insurance businesses from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
What to watch in the day ahead
The world's largest retailer is likely to provide an update on its layaway program's results and on early indications of whether shoppers are taking to its first holiday specials. Wall Street is waiting to see whether Wal-Mart again cuts its fiscal year forecast.
Top deals of the day - Mergers & Acquisitions
The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported on Wednesday including BNP Paribas, Facebook, Crocs, VTB Capital and Flybe Group.
CROCS HIRES MOELIS & CO TO EXPLORE SALE -SOURCES
Crocs Inc, known for its colorful clogs, has hired investment bank Moelis & Co to explore strategic alternatives, including a leveraged buyout, two people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.