| Chinese investors looking at Prudential bid A group of Chinese investors is considering a takeover of U.K. insurer Prudential PLC (PRU.LN), The Sunday Times said. The investors are more interested in Prudential's Asian business than its U.K. or U.S. operations and would likely break the company up, the newspaper said without citing sources. The consortium is led by Guo Guangchang, chairman of Fosun Group (0656.HK). feeds.marketwatch.com |
S&P downgrades Bank of Ireland outlook to negative By 2010-09-14T17:02:52ZDUBLIN (AP) -- Credit ratings agency Standard & Poor's has downgraded its outlook for Bank of Ireland from stable to negative, citing the weak Irish economy and heavy state supports.... hosted.ap.org |
Questor share tips: Anglo American is a long-term play on high commodity prices Anglo American shares remain a long-term play on high commodity prices, Questor says buy. telegraph.co.uk |
Lions Gate offers to combine with MGM By BARBARA ORTUTAY 2010-10-12T16:54:53ZNEW YORK (AP) -- Lions Gate is offering to combine its business with MGM in a deal supported by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who owns stakes in both studios.... hosted.ap.org |
Ocado faces challenging times ahead Ocado pushed ahead yesterday with plans for a new distribution centre in Warwickshire. telegraph.co.uk |