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Tuesday August 13 2013
 
 
UK Homepage
 
Mexico opens up its energy sector
 
Radical move could unleash billions of dollars of investment from oil majors struggling to find new resources elsewhere
 
 
 
BlackBerry battles to revive fortunes
 
 
US banks subpoenaed over metals probe
 
 
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América Móvil's €7.2bn battle for KPN
 

Despite instability in the European telecoms market, Carlos Slim's América Móvil is making a €7.2bn bid for the 70 per cent of KPN he does not already own.Vincent Boland and Oliver Ralph ponder the possible outcomes in this takeover battle.

 
US homepage
 
Tesla founder reveals Hyperloop amid hoopla
 
Ambitious plan for new form of high-speed transport that it is claimed could link some of the world's major cities more efficiently than high-speed rail
 
 
 
Eurozone begins to emerge from recession
 
 
Paulson makes rival offer for Steinway
 
Europe homepage
 
Europe's lower tax rates lure US groups
 
Some of the biggest takeovers in 2013 have involved 'tax inversions', where a US acquirer shifts overseas, to Europe in particular, to pay lower taxes
 
 
 
Former HP chief cleared of fraud
 
 
UK considers legal action on Gibraltar
 
Asia homepage
 
BlackBerry fortunes go into free fall
 
Handset maker has been let down by a make-or-break revamp of its touchscreen devices that was met with mixed reviews and poor sales
 
 
 
Foreign banks brace for India shake-up
 
 
Delhi pledges to cut current account deficit
 
World News
 
Somalia deal raises fears on dash for oil
 
The contract with Mogadishu to collect onshore and offshore oil data was the first such deal to be signed by an international company
 
 
 
US to soften petty crime stance
 
 
Germany to seek 'no spying' deal with US
 
 
Mob boss 'Whitey' Bulger guilty of murder
 
 
Obama enlists poll veterans for care reform
 
Companies News
 
Freddie Mac spends $2bn on market share
 
US Treasury demands changes in how company sells loans to investors. However, move faces opposition from some large fund managers
 
 
 
Pru changes fuel break-up speculation
 
 
Creditors slap claims on Kingfisher
 
Markets
 
Wall Street slips in mixed global trading
 
Summer rally's momentum fades with Wall Street softer after Japanese stocks slide following weaker than forecast economic growth
 
 
 
Grains jump as US trims crop forecasts
 
 
Sterling strength is unlikely to last
 
 
Confidence is key to bull case for stocks
 
 
Basel III compliant bonds face tough sell
 
Comment
 
Gaffe-prone Japan threatens Asian peace
 
The Abe government's disastrous public diplomacy risks alienating not just China but also the US – upon whose protection the country relies
 
 
 
The Fed needs Summers' crisis skills
 
 
Blame bank regulation for UK stagnation
 
 
India's problems lie beyond Rajan's reach
 
 
Labour's problem is its lack of artistry
 
Management
 
That difficult conversation
 
Managers who put off having awkward discussions with staff can make matters worse both for themselves and for the colleagues concerned
 
 
 
Life as a Dragon is more than mythical
 
 
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