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Goldman Sachs sells stake in China’s ICBC for $1 bn
29 Jan 2013
Goldman Sachs, which acquired a 4.9-per cent stake in the Chinese bank for around $2.6 billion in 2006, has so far gained approximately $8.6 billion from its gradual divestment
Goldman Sachs sells stake in China’s ICBC for $1 bn
29 Jan 2013
Goldman Sachs, which acquired a 4.9-per cent stake in the Chinese bank for around $2.6 billion in 2006, has so far gained approximately $8.6 billion from its gradual divestment
Toyota Motor regains top spot from General Motors
29 Jan 2013
Toyota Motors Corp overtook GM and Volkswagen, in global sales last year, staging a fine recovery in the face of natural disasters and record recalls
Toyota Motor regains top spot from General Motors
29 Jan 2013
Toyota Motors Corp overtook GM and Volkswagen, in global sales last year, staging a fine recovery in the face of natural disasters and record recalls
RIL gas blocks under cloud over defense concerns
28 Jan 2013
RIL raising $500 mn in perpetual bonds overseas
28 Jan 2013
RIL today launched an issue in Hong Kong and Singapore markets to raise a minimum of $500 million in perpetual bonds, taking its overall long-term overseas debt in the current financial year to $4 billion
Future of Kellogs Frosties’ cereal mascot in doubt amid falling sales as parental concerns rise
28 Jan 2013
Future of Kellogs Frosties’ cereal mascot in doubt amid falling sales as parental concerns rise
28 Jan 2013
Samsung’s quarterly profit zooms 76 per cent to $8.3 billion
25 Jan 2013
Samsung, the world's top handset maker, sold 63 million smart phones in the October-December 2012 quarter against rival Apple's sale of 47.8 million iPhones in the same period
Samsung’s quarterly profit zooms 76 per cent to $8.3 billion
25 Jan 2013
Samsung, the world's top handset maker, sold 63 million smart phones in the October-December 2012 quarter against rival Apple's sale of 47.8 million iPhones in the same period
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