Kansas City Star Consumers more cautious about spending in April The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Consumers don't appear confident enough in the economy to open their wallets more freely. Their spending stalled in April.
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The Business Insider Merger Talks Heat Up for Spanish Banks New York Times By AP MADRID (AP) — Merger negotiations aimed at shoring up Spain's weaker banks gathered pace Friday as the country's two largest savings institutions said they were in separate talks with smaller regional competitors. The central bank, the Bank of … Caja Madrid, Five Smaller Banks in Merger Discussions Bloomberg A look at global economic developments The Associated Press Caja de Avila; Talking with Caja Madrid, others MarketWatch MarketWatch
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SILive.com CKX confirms takeover bid from American Idol creator Reuters May 28 (Reuters) – CKX Inc (CKXE.O), which owns the rights to the American Idol shows, said it received a takeover offer from an investor group led by Simon Fuller, creator of the televised pop contest. Shares of the company were … Investors offer to buy owner of 'American Idol' The Associated Press CKX Shares Jump on News of Possible $600 Million Bid ABC News CKx Confirms Takeover Offer From Investor Group Led By Simon Fuller – Update RTT News Wall Street Journal
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Thanh Nien Daily JAL chooses to stay with American over Delta MarketWatch By MarketWatch TOKYO (MarketWatch) — Japan Airlines Corp. said Tuesday that it will keep its partnership with American Airlines in the Oneworld Alliance and it rejected an offer from rival Delta Air Lines Inc.
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Reuters Tokyo Shares End Higher As SMFG, Insurers Post Gains Wall Street Journal TOKYO (Dow Jones)–Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday as investors priced in expectations for a forthcoming new share offer from Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), which lifted banks, while a bullish coverage start … SMFG to ask Goldman to convert preferred shares MarketWatch Sumitomo Mitsui Plans 889 Billion Yen Share Sale BusinessWeek Nikkei edges to 15-mth closing high, banks gain Reuters Reuters India
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