Profitloss Centerstage Events

India blocking an agreement in the WTO took centerstage on Saturday, 26 July 2014 among all major events across the globe, and remains the highlight of this week's list of center stage events.
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Centerstage events of week 3

LinkedIn acquires business audience marketing provider Bizo for approximately $175...

LinkedIn acquires business audience marketing provider Bizo for approximately $175 million. The acquisition will allow LinkedIn to enhance its B2B marketing platform by incorporating Bizo's Media Solutions and Multichannel Nurturing products.

Monday, 21 July, 2014

Brazil issues $3.5 billion in new bonds maturing in January...

Brazil issues $3.5 billion in new bonds maturing in January 2045 and announces a buyback of shorter-dated global bonds to reduce debt-service costs. The 30-year bonds were sold at a yield of 5.131%, and the government may increase the offer to Asian investors by $50 million.

Tuesday, 22 July, 2014

Reuven Rivlin is sworn in as the 10th President of...

Reuven Rivlin is sworn in as the 10th President of Israel.

Wednesday, 23 July, 2014

BSkyB, a British broadcaster, acquires 21st Century Fox's stake in...

BSkyB, a British broadcaster, acquires 21st Century Fox's stake in Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland for $7 billion.

Thursday, 24 July, 2014

India blocks an international agreement on easing trade regulations at...

India blocks an international agreement on easing trade regulations at a World Trade Organization meeting, demanding a parallel agreement on food security. The decision, supported by Bolivia, Cuba, and Venezuela, raises concerns about reaching a consensus by the end of the month.

Friday, 25 July, 2014

Reliance Power announces the acquisition of the Jaypee Group's hydroelectric-power...

Reliance Power announces the acquisition of the Jaypee Group's hydroelectric-power business, helping the latter reduce its debt load. The deal, valued at $1.6 billion, positions Reliance Power as the largest provider of hydroelectric power in the private sector in India. Jaiprakash Power's plans to sell two of its hydropower plants to Taqa had recently fallen through.

Saturday, 26 July, 2014

Dollar Tree, an American discount store chain, agrees to acquire...

Dollar Tree, an American discount store chain, agrees to acquire rival Family Dollar in an $8.5 billion deal.

Sunday, 27 July, 2014