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Saffron Monday denied preparing a bid for the capital of the aerospace supplier Zodiac although it remains convinced of the value of a rapprochement.
The communication specialist aerospace engine manufacturer Snecma's parent, spoke in response to an article in financial daily La Tribune has reported in its Monday edition that a takeover bid was [...]

The Federal Reserve Chairman United States, Ben Bernanke said Friday that the economic recovery had slowed more than expected and the Fed was prepared, if necessary, to adopt additional measures to support the activity.
"The committee (monetary policy) is ready to implement further monetary easing through unconventional measures, if necessary, especially if the outlook [...]

The distributor of ready to wear women Etam Thursday reported a jump in operating profit in the first half, thanks to China, but also an increase in its debt.
The group identified the first six months of the year operating profit of 18.1 million euros, an increase of 175.7% over one year.In Europe, profit [...]

The Chinese company Geely Automobile Holdings Wednesday reported a 35% rise in interim profits, higher than expected, but is facing a slowdown in sales due to increased competition in the biggest car market world.
The automaker, whose parent company Zhejiang Geely bought Volvo to Ford, posted a net profit of 804.85 million yuan (94 [...]

Asahi Breweries and SABMiller are interested in operating in the Australian beer Foster's Group, valued over 10 billion dollars (7.9 billion euros), but no formal offer has yet been made, it was Monday learned from sources close to the matter.
The Sunday Times reported Sunday that SABMiller, the second brewer in the world, was [...]

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The CEO of Hewlett-Packard Co., Mark Hurd, under investigation for sexual harassment, resigned Friday, said the U.S. computer group.
Hurd, who was head of HP since 2005, will be replaced by Chief Financial Officer Cathie Lesjak, who will serve as interim executive director.
According to HP, an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment [...]

Rio Tinto has committed to increase its investment to sustain growth after reporting earlier in the day a record net profit in the first half, thanks to buoyant sales of iron ore in China.
The second largest producer of iron ore, a key component in steelmaking, will increase its investments by 50% in 2011, [...]

Dow Chemical reported earnings below expectations in the second quarter, an interruption of production at three plants dwarfing sales jump, all industries and all regions.
Accordingly, the action has opened down 6.8%.
The measures undertaken in these three plants to increase their operational speeds began earnings per share (EPS) of 7 cents and [...]

The Japanese company Astellas Pharma has announced a fall of 18.2% of its current quarterly earnings and sharply reduced its annual earnings forecast, to take into account the cost of a license extension and the impact of yen appreciation .
Astellas said it would again cut its earnings outlook after the publication of its [...]