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AIG stock sale draws initial investor interest: report

Underwriters for the planned $9 billion stock sale by American International Group Inc and the Treasury have indications of interest from investors for about half the offering, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Glencore narrows price range for $11 billion IPO: source

Glencore International Plc has revised the price range for its planned $11 billion initial public offering to 520-550 pence per share, from an earlier guidance of 480-580 pence each, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Monday.

Chrysler may restructure refinancing terms: sources

Chrysler Group LLC, seeking to raise $6 billion in new debt to repay government loans, is expected to restructure its proposed refinancing package this week after investors showed hesitation over the loan portion of the transaction, people familiar with the matter said.

Canada banks TMX bid tops LSE, but logic questioned

A group of Canadian banks and pension funds are hoping their C$3.6 billion ($3.7 billion) offer for TMX Group will keep the nation's largest stock market from falling into foreign hands, but questions remained on Sunday whether that is reason enough to succeed.

Massacre in Guatemala: 28 Decapitated as Army Sends Troops to Mexican Border

Authorities in northern Guatemala, near the Mexican border, confirmed 26 men and two women were shot and decapitated Saturday evening, with police indicating members of a Mexican drug cartel may be responsible as the Guatemalan army sen troops to the Mexican border to prevent an escape of those possibly responsible.

Bay to Breakers’ runners flood to the streets of San Francisco

On a perfect Sunday morning in San Francisco, thousands of runners flooded the streets for the 100th Zazzle Bay to Breakers, the City's largest annual street party. Celebrating its centennial running, the event is known most for its revelers, who often dress in costumes or don't dress at all, rather than the actual competition.

Maple Group proposes C$3.6 bln for TMX

Maple Group Acquisition Corp, a consortium of Canadian banks and pension funds, said its takeover proposal for the TMX Group valued the nation's largest stock market operator at C$3.6 billion.

New York City to root out illegal hotels

Since May 1, New York City has taken action against 15 illegal hotels. Mayor Bloomberg promised the work by city officials to enforce the laws against the illegal hotels to continue, for the improvement of the security and quality of life in New York.

Oil slump vindicates Fed doves

A sharp retreat in oil prices has lent fresh credibility to Federal Reserve officials' predictions that the spike in energy and commodity prices would be a passing phenomenon.

50 things showing the demise of the US economy

Over the past several decades, some very alarming long-term economic trends have developed that are absolutely destroying the economy. Here are 50 hard facts and statistics that show the negative trends in several areas of the economy. If dramatic changes are not made soon, a complete and total economic collapse becomes a possibility

Maple Group offers C$3.6 billion for TMX

Maple Group Acquisition Corp, made up of four of Canada's leading banks and the nation's largest pension fund administrators, said on Sunday it is offering C$3.6 billion to take over the TMX Group.

Strauss-Kahn Charged in Hotel Sex Attack: 'Not Guilty' Plea Expected

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a leading contender for the French presidency in 2012 and the head of the International Monetary Fund, will plead not guilty at Sunday afternoon arraignment after multiple charges were filed against him after allegations that he sexually attacked a hotel worker Saturday afternoon in New York.

Rome Masters - Nadal Vs Djokovic in Final

Novak Djokovic will resume his rivalry with world number one Rafael Nadal after overcoming the tough challenge posed by British number one Andy Murray to progress to the finals of the Rome Masters.

Japan officials deny asking for Tepco loan waiver

Japanese officials denied on Sunday the government will ask banks to forgive loans to Tokyo Electric Power Co <9501.T> to help it cope with massive compensation claims arising from the crisis at a stricken nuclear power plant.

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