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Bank of America Sees India Outbound Takeovers Cooling on Rates

June 26th, 2011 Comments off

Overseas acquisitions by Indian companies may stay subdued in 2011 as the highest interest rates in more than two years deter chief executives from borrowing for expansion, Bank of America Corp. said.
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CCMP, Irving Say They’re More Selective on Retail Takeovers

April 29th, 2011 Comments off

Buyout firms including CCMP Capital Advisors say they have grown more selective on retail takeovers after last year’s deal revival, seeking targets that can withstand sagging confidence and rising commodity costs.
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U.S. Stocks Rise Amid Improving Data as Buffett Eyes Takeovers

February 28th, 2011 Comments off

U.S. stocks advanced, extending a third straight monthly gain for benchmark indexes, amid improving economic data and as billionaire investor Warren Buffett said he’s looking to make more acquisitions.
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Buffett Says Trigger Finger Itchy for Berkshire Takeovers

February 26th, 2011 Comments off

Warren Buffett said his “trigger finger is itchy” for takeovers after cash holdings at his Berkshire Hathaway Inc. climbed to $ 38.2 billion.
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Deutsche Boerse’s $9.53 Billion Deal May Spur More Takeovers

February 15th, 2011 Comments off

Deutsche Boerse AG’s $ 9.53 billion all-stock purchase of New York Stock Exchange parent NYSE Euronext creates the world’s largest owner of equities and derivatives markets, and may spur additional mergers.
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Asian Stocks Rise as Earnings, U.S. Takeovers Bolster Optimism

February 7th, 2011 Comments off

Asian stocks rose after companies reported improving earnings and as U.S. takeovers boosted optimism that the nation’s economy is gathering strength.
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Asian Stocks Rise to Two-Week High on Steel Takeovers, Earnings

February 3rd, 2011 Comments off

Asian stocks rose, driving the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to a two-week high, as earnings improved and Nippon Steel Corp. led gains by steelmakers after announcing a takeover.
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BB&T’s King Hunts Targets in Texas, Midwest After 22 Takeovers

January 27th, 2011 Comments off

BB&T Corp., the North Carolina lender that took over 22 banks in 10 years, is hunting for more acquisitions in Texas and the Midwest, Chief Executive Officer Kelly King said.
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