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Metals firm Alcoa to split into two publicly traded entities
30 Sep 2015
The split would happen in the second half of 2016 with the legacy aluminum firm retaining the name Alcoa
Glencore stock plunges 30% to hit new low
29 Sep 2015
The Glencore stock has plunged to below one-fourth of its value since the beginning of this year
Tired of takeover offers, Liquid Telecom to list
26 Sep 2015
Nike shares up 9.3% as earnings beat estimates
26 Sep 2015
Global markets gain as China cuts rates, banks’ reserve ratio
26 Aug 2015
The People’s Bank of China moved to calm markets with fresh bouts of expected fund flows after China’s stock market continued to plunge
US stocks fall as Chinese markets crash
25 Aug 2015
Barrick Gold doubles spending cuts to $2 bn as gold prices slump
08 Aug 2015
According to some industry experts, gold prices could drop further if the US Federal Reserve takes a positive stance on interest rate hike later this year
US print services giant RR Donnelley to split into three
05 Aug 2015
The three companies will focus on financial communications and data services, publishing and retail print services and multichannel communications management
Airbus net profit rises 34% in H1 to €1.5 bn
31 Jul 2015
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