Deals
Kraft seen ahead
Italy's Ferrero and U.S.-based Hershey are reviewing options over a possible bid for Cadbury, but hostile bidder Kraft's $16.8-billion offer is still seen as the front runner. Full Article
Even distressed sellers in Asia get top prices
In Asia lately, it pays to be a seller -- even if you're a company under pressure to offload an asset or two. Of all the barometers used to gauge the current strength of Asia's economic climate, the M&A market shows particularly bullish signals. Full Article
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Top 10 global IPOs of 2009
The $8 billion initial public offering by the Brazilianunit of Spanish bank Banco Santander was the latest multibillion-dollar deal as the global market for IPOs continues to recover. Full Article
Top 10 M&A
Merger and acquisition volume dropped 44.5 percent in the first half of 2009, but there were still some blockbuster deals. Here are the ten largest deals. Full Article
SHOWCASE
Austerity Drive
Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man, takes a pay cut. Blog
Global Tech Stocks
Companies like Microsoft, Cisco and Intel may benefit from product upgrades on a scale not seen since the 1990s boom years, but the rising tide will not lift all boats. Full Article
Insider Trading
Galleon hedge fund partner and billionaire Raj Rajaratnam arrested on charges of securities fraud and insider trading. Video
Oil Power
Iraq has taken a step closer to becoming a giant on the global oil stage, but political manoeuvrings may stall its plans. Full Article
One-trick Pony
Google's recession doesn't look like anyone else's, says guest columnist Lance Knobel. Full Article
Growing mobile users
India is likely to witness its 500 millionth mobile subscriber around the end of this year. The next question will be when will India reach the magic one billion number. Full Article
