The 52-year-old Chinese farmer turned developer is as plain as the company’s English name: Country Garden. via New York Times

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UniCredit, Italy’s biggest bank, said on Friday it was talking with France’s Societe Generale about “growth opportunities,” but denied rumours the banks were discussing a merger. via Business.scotsman.com

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Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung ratified a Ministry of Finance plan to issue US$1 billion in bonds on overseas markets this year, a move that received support from analysts. via Vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn

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Although southern Louisiana has experienced a slow recovery following Hurricane Katrina, utility holding company Entergy Corp.’s stock has skyrocketed since the company’s New Orleans subsidiary sustained … via Log Cabin Democrat

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A surge in shares in Alliance Boots fuelled an advance for the London market today as investors jumped on the stock after a bidding war for the pharmacy and retail giant erupted in the City. via Irish Examiner

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