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05/10/2013
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Analysis: New York may have to drop claims against BofA over Merrill
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Last month, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman withdrew claims for up to $6 billion in damages against former AIG chief Hank Greenberg. Now, another big case - against Bank of America over its acquisition of Merrill Lynch - looks headed the same way.
Icahn, Southeastern propose alternative to Dell buyout
(Reuters) - Activist investor Carl Icahn and Southeastern Asset Management Inc, two of Dell Inc's biggest shareholders, have proposed an alternative to a buyout deal led by founder Michael Dell.
Stock futures point to flat open, but indexes higher on week
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a flat open on Friday, though indexes remained on track for a firm finish to the week, which repeatedly saw the indexes scaling new highs.
Proxy adviser ISS urges Clearwire holders to back Sprint
(Reuters) - Clearwire Corp shareholders should vote in favor of a proposed acquisition by Sprint Nextel Corp , given a lack of better options to keep the company afloat, influential proxy advisory firm ISS said on Friday.
Analysis: Policy patience seen wearing thin as yen drops
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - The yen's fall past 100 per dollar highlights growing concerns about ultra-loose monetary policy around the globe and raises the prospect that policymakers elsewhere may take action to protect their economies from a tide of hot money.
POSCO moves closer to iron ore access for $12 billion India steel plant
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - POSCO's planned $12 billion steel project in India moved a step forward on Friday after a court handed a decision on a mining license to the federal government, raising the South Korean firm's chances of getting preferential access to iron ore.
British Airways owner's losses grow on Iberia hit
LONDON (Reuters) - International Airlines Group reported wider first-quarter operating losses on Friday, as deepening trouble at its Spanish carrier Iberia wiped out progress at British Airways.
Amplats scales back South African mining job cuts plan
RUSTENBURG, South Africa (Reuters) - Anglo American Platinum said on Friday it would cut 6,000 South African mining jobs, fewer than half the 14,000 initially proposed, as it tries to restore profits without provoking a backlash from the government and restive unions.
Analysis: To hedge inflation, property trusts are the new gold
HONG KONG (Reuters) - As central banks print cash to boost moribund economies, investors in Asia wanting to hedge against rising prices are dumping gold and doubling down on property.
Airbag maker Takata names first foreign president
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Takata Corp , reeling from a massive airbag recall, said on Friday it will replace its president with Swiss national Stefan Stocker, the first foreigner in the post.
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