Wall Street Journal. Europe 2008 - Abstracts

Wall Street Journal. Europe 2008
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$100 billion power deal moves closer in Europe.(possible acquisition of Spanish utilities Iberdrola S.A. and Union Fenosa)Business, internationalRebecca Smith, Matthew Karnitschnig, Dana Cimilluca
ABC Learning shares tumble amid debt fears.(ABC Learning Centres Ltd.)Business, internationalLaura Santini, Susan Murdoch
Abu Dhabi sets investment code: in bid to soothe the West, letter says its funds won't fuel political aims.Business, internationalChip Cummins
Accords set stage for iron-ore price surge.Business, internationalPatrick Barta, Sebastian Moffett
Acer's net rose in 4th quarter: Taiwan PC maker expects shipments to increase this year.(Financial report)Business, internationalAlex Pevzner
Aegon enters Turkish market with acquisition.(Ankara Emeklilik Anonim Sirketi)Business, internationalStefan Kloet
Ailing Sheraton shoots for a room upgrade.(Sheraton Hotels)Business, internationalTamara Audi
Air China's bid shows splits in government.Business, internationalBruce Stanley, Rick Carew
Alcatel sets advanced broadband venture.(NEC Corp.)Business, internationalSara Silver, Adam Ewing
Alcatel woes deepen on wireless: fading prospects for key technology fuel write-down.(Alcatel-Lucent)(Financial report)Business, internationalLeila Abboud, Jethro Mullen
Alitalia's '07 pretax loss narrowed.(Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A.)(Financial report)Business, internationalLuca Di Leo, Gordon Sorlini
Alitalia unions reject revised offer.Business, internationalLiam Moloney, Sofia Celeste
Amgen gets a lift in deal with Takeda.(Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.)Business, internationalMarilyn Chase
Amid Gazprom's power play, EU must move to secure supply.(European Union)Business, international 
Anglo American may buy Brazil projects.(MMX Mineracao and Metalicos S.A.)Business, internationalKris Maher
Anheuser, Miller face marketing probes.(Anheuser-Busch Cos. and Miller Brewing Co.)Business, internationalDavid Kesmodel
Antitrust officials scrutinize proposed BHP-Rio Tinto deal.(BHP Billiton Ltd.)Business, internationalRobert Guy Matthews, Sebastian Moffett, Charles Forelle
AOL buys into social networking: deal for Bebo aims to turn laggard at Time Warner into ad-focused hot spot.Business, internationalMerissa Marr, Emily Steel
Are low P/Es a valid reason to buy stocks? With earnings shaky and inflation climbing, more declines possible.(price-to-earnings ratio)Business, internationalTom Lauricella
As inflation creeps, ECB faces dilemma.(European Central Bank)Business, internationalNina Koeppen, Emma Charlton
ASML issues cautious 2008 outlook.(ASML Holding N.V.)(Financial report)Business, internationalStefan Kloet
Autogrill buys duty-free firms for $1.52 billion.(World Duty Free Europe and Aldeasa)Business, internationalSabrina Cohen, Christopher Bjork, Giada Zampano
AXA's growth in U.S., Australia propels earnings.(AXA Group)(Financial report)Business, internationalDavid Pearson, Molly Neal
BCP plans capital increase.(Millennium BCP S.A.)(Financial report)Business, international 
Bidding war shapes up for Russia's Norilsk Nickel.Business, internationalAndrew Osborn
BMW expects net profit to increase this year.(Financial report)Business, international 
BNP Paribas set to sell insurance line in Algeria.Business, internationalNicolas Parasie, Eileen Byrne
Boeing moves to solve 787 delays.Business, internationalJ. Lynn Lunsford
Boeing to protest Air-Force tanker award.Business, internationalJ. Lynn Lunsford, August Cole
Brazil frets over Vale's wanderlust: possible purchase of Switzerland's Xstrata elicits concern about domestic cost.(Companhia Vale do Rio Doce S.A.)Business, internationalMatt Moffett, Antonio Regalado
Brazilian mining firm Vale courts Xstrata.Business, internationalMatthew Karnitschnig, Antonio Regalado, Ann Davis
Bridgestone to shut unit due to bribes.Business, international 
British Air's net soars 22% amid strong demand.(Financial report)Business, international 
Brown seeks closer U.K. business ties with China on trip.(Prime Minister Gordon Brown)Business, internationalAndrew Peaple, Laurence Norman
Carlyle Capital nears collapse as accord can't be reached.(Carlyle Capital Corp.)Business, internationalPeter Lattman
Carrefour embraces real estate.Business, internationalCecilie Rohwedder, Christina Passariello, Dana Cimilluca
Carrefour shelves spinoff: market woes wreck plans for separate real-estate firm.Business, internationalCecilie Rohwedder
China, Iran near gas deal: CNOOC would lock in enough LNG to feed 3 import terminals.(China National Offshore Oil Corp.)Business, internationalDavid Winning
China jumps into Rio Tinto fray: Chinalco, Alcoa buy stake, complicating BHP's takeover bid.(Aluminum Corp. of China, BHP Billiton)Business, internationalJason Dean, Robert Guy Matthews, Andrew Batson
China's ICBC to buy stake in African firm.(Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Standard Bank Group Ltd.)Business, international 
Chinese cigarettes to go global.Business, internationalVanessa O'Connell, Nicholas Zamiska, Juliet Ye
Chip woes damp Samsung profit; LG.Philips gains.(Financial report)Business, internationalEvan Ramstad, Sung Ha Park
Chiquita sued by relatives of five slain missionaries.(Chiquita Brands International Inc.)Business, internationalDavid Luhnow, John Lyons
Cocaine boom in Europe fuels new laundering tactics: dirty euros enter U.S. via Latin America; the African connection.Business, internationalPaulo Prada, Mark Schoofs
Costly fuel, economic woes weigh down U.S. airlines: carriers may face new restructuring; key merger in doubt.Business, internationalSusan Carey, Melanie Trottman
Countrywide seeks to block abuse inquiry.(Countrywide Financial Corp.)Business, internationalPeg Brickley, Donna Kardos
Credit Agricole takes safe route by leaving the acquisition trail.(Financial report)Business, internationalPierre Briancon, Edward Hadas, Martin Hutchinson
Credit crunch pounds U.K. economy.Business, internationalAlistair MacDonald, Mark Whitehouse
Credit Suisse is latest in trend of moves to U.K.Business, internationalDavid Rothnie
Cyprus, Malta change to the euro.Business, international 
Daimler, GM juice up hybrid plans.(Daimler AG, General Motors Corp.)Business, internationalNorihiko Shirouzu, Edward Taylor, Mike Spector
Deutsche Post CEO to resign amid tax evasion investigation.(Klaus Zumwinkel)Business, internationalDavid Crawford, Andrea Thomas, Mike Esterl
Deutsche Post reviews its U.S. road map: as DHL brand fails to gain much traction, some expect a retreat.(Financial report)Business, internationalMike Esterl, Corey Dade
Deutsche Telekom buys stake in OTE.(Hellenic Telecommunications Organization S.A.)Business, internationalAlkman Granitsas, Archibald Preuschat
Diesel demand remains strong: some refiners see further opportunity despite price rise.Business, internationalAna Campoy
Discounts eat into net at ONGC.(Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd.)(Financial report)Business, internationalGurdeep Singh
Dollar's swift decline threatens Europe, Japan: U.S. currency breaks 100-yen milestone; bad news for exporters.Business, internationalJoanna Slater, Yuka Hayashi
Drug prices surge despite criticism on campaign trail.Business, internationalHeather Won Tesoriero
EADS shares rated 'sell': Deutsche Bank note says airline industry will be weaker in '08.(European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. )Business, international 
Egypt's Orascom will relocate to Switzerland: tycoon Sawiris to list firm in Zurich to gain better access to funds.(Samih Sawiris)Business, internationalGoran Mijuk, Hans Schoemaker
Eli Lilly settles Alaska's Zyprexa suit for $15 million.Business, internationalAvery Johnson
EMI is set to slash jobs, drop artists.(EMI Group PLC)Business, internationalEthan Smith, Aaron O. Patrick
Eni gets more than 77% of Burren, ending speculation of counterbid.Business, internationalLiam Moloney, Alison Birrane
E.On posts rise in net, dismisses talk on Iberdrola.(Financial report)Business, internationalJan Hromadko
EU balance gets shaky: some economies outperform others, complicating picture for the ECB and causing bond yields to diverge.(European Central Bank)Business, internationalTom Lauricella, Joellen Perry
EU cuts forecast, cites U.S. slowdown: revision may fall further as risks feared previously are starting to materialize.Business, internationalAdam Cohen, Emma Charlton
EU fines Bayer and Zeon for price fixing on rubber.(European Union)Business, international 
EU investigates Germany's aid to two state banks.(IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, Sachsen LB)Business, international 
EU investigates possible price fixing by airlines.Business, internationalSteve McGrath, Carolyn Henson
EU is planning measures to protect biofuels industry.(European Union)Business, internationalTom Wright, John W. Miller
EU may raise emissions costs: rule change would end free pollution permits; complications for trade.(European Union)Business, internationalJeffrey Ball
European shares fall sharply.(Statistical data)Business, internationalSarah Turner
Europe's big hedge funds outperform peers: Sloane Robinson comes out atop list with a return of 41%.(Financial report)Business, internationalWilliam Hutchings
Euro surges to a new record on dollar.(Statistical data)Business, internationalLisa Twaronite, William L. Watts
Euro-zone growth may rest with Germany.Business, internationalChristopher Emsden
Euro-zone output falls, hinting at slower growth.(Statistical data)Business, internationalNicholas Winning
Exxon loses U.K. ruling in fight with Venezuela.(Exxon Mobil Corp.)Business, internationalRussell Gold, Erica Herrero-Martinez
FAA steps up airline inspections after Southwest's safety lapses: action signals concern about breadth of problem; lawmaker hearings loom.(Federal Aviation Administration)Business, internationalAndy Pasztor, Christopher Conkey
Fear of commitments at Nissan?(Nissan Motor Co.)Business, internationalJohn Murphy
Fears flow from central Asia gas shutoff: tactics against Iran cause anxiety in EU over pipeline project.(European Union)Business, internationalGuy Chazan, Chip Cummins
Ferrovial's net plunges by 49%, hit by debt costs.(Financial report)Business, internationalSantiago Perez
Ford puts Tata in lead to buy Jaguar, Land Rover.(Ford of Europe Inc., Tata Motors Ltd.)Business, internationalEric Bellman, Stephen Power
Fortis restructures division, to cut jobs due to ABN deal.(ABN Amro Asset Management)Business, internationalMark Cobley, Johanna Symmons
Friends Provident plans changes to reduce costs: sales of F&C stake, insurer Lombard are being explored.Business, internationalVictoria Howley
Fuel costs spur EasyJet to damp profit forecast: projected price rise to add $90 million to airline's expenses.(Financial report)Business, internationalMolly Neal
Gazprom posts 6.4% drop in profit on warm weather, operating costs.(Financial report)Business, internationalAndrew Langley, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen
German exports, industrial output signal weakness.(Statistical data)Business, internationalNiels C. Sorrells, Emese Bartha
Germany alleges candy-price fix, raids offices.Business, international 
Germany bristles at Nokia's plan to move plant, jobs to Romania.Business, international 
Germany caps weak year in new-car registrations.(Industry overview)(Statistical data)Business, international 
Germany's cartel office probes 35 gas companies.Business, international 
Germany tinkers with foreign-takeovers plan.Business, internationalMarcus Walker
GE to buy part of Hydril unit from Tenaris.(General Electric Co.)Business, internationalSerena Saitto, Kevin Kingsbury
Glaxo cuts price of HIV drugs for world's poorest countries.(GlaxoSmithKline PLC)Business, international 
GMAC slashing jobs in auto-finance area.(General Motors Acceptance Corp.)Business, internationalJohn D. Stoll
Goldman, Lehman earnings: good comes from the bad.(Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc.)(Financial report)Business, internationalSusanne Craig, David Reilly
Hitachi and Sanyo post big gains.(Hitachi Ltd., Sanyo Electric Company Ltd.)(Financial report)Business, internationalJay Alabaster
HMV reports strong holiday sales: 'social hub' outlets, small-ticket offerings benefit British retailer.(HMV Group PLC)(Financial report)Business, internationalSoren Billing
Hynix curbs chip output: NAND unit to close during third quarter amid falling prices.(Hynix Semiconductor Inc.)Business, internationalIn-Soo Nam
Hyundai's luxury move: new sedan takes aim at affluent buyers; challenge to BMW?Business, internationalEvan Ramstad
IHG to franchise hotels in China.(InterContinental Hotels Group PLC)Business, internationalLoretta Chao
India infrastructure fund to launch London vehicle.(United Kingdom investment vehicle)Business, internationalDavid Rothnie
In euro zone, divergence grows wider.Business, internationalPaul Hannon, Monica Houston-Waesch
In Germany, scandals tarnish business elite: tax-dodging probe stirs up resentment; the Zumwinkel villa.(Klaus Zumwinkel)Business, international 
International Paper thinks inside box, buys package rival.(International Paper Co. buys assets from Weyerhaeuser Co.)Business, internationalJim Carlton
Italy's Eni is back in Venezuela with oil-production deal.(Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.)Business, internationalGabriel Kahn, Darcy Crowe
Ivanhoe-Rio mining accord is withdrawn by Mongolia.Business, international 
Japan drug firms seek new growth outlets: companies shift plans in bid to tap product pipelines.(Industry overview)Business, internationalKazuhiro Shimamura
Japan spending growth fails to cheer analysts.Business, internationalTakashi Mochizuki
J.P. Morgan buys Bear in fire sale, as Fed widens credit to avert crisis: ailing firm sold for just $2 a share in U.S.-backed deal.(Bear Stearns Cos.)Business, internationalKate Kelly, Dennis K. Berman, Robin Sidel
J.P. Morgan quintuples bid to seal Bear deal.(J.P. Morgan Chase's acquisition of investment bank Bear Stearns Cos.)Business, internationalKate Kelly, Robin Sidel
J-Power resists U.K. fund: Japan utility objects to activist TCI's style in pushing for change.(Electric Power Development Company Ltd.)Business, internationalJamie Miyazaki, Mari Iwata
KfW to sell stake in struggling IKB.(KfW Bankengruppe, IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG)Business, international 
Leveraged loans inflict more pain on banks globally: analysts predict about $15 billion in write-downs.(Financial report)Business, internationalCarrick Mollenkamp, Anousha Sakoui, David Enrich
LG Electronics posts solid profit but tempers view.(Financial report)Business, internationalIn-Soo Nam
Little headway in Delta-Northwest talks.(possible merger between Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp.)Business, internationalSusan Carey, Paulo Prada
LoveFilm to buy Amazon businesses.(LoveFilm International Ltd.)Business, internationalDaniel Thomas, Scott Morrison
Lufthansa expects growth in 2008.(Financial report)Business, internationalJan Hromadko
Luxury labels hit in the pocketbook: high-end sales are slowing down as "even the rich understand that there's some anxiety in the world".Business, internationalChristina Passariello, Rachel Dodes
Macronix strengthens ties with Qimonda.(Macronix International Co., Qimonda AG)Business, internationalJoy C. Shaw
Marks & Spencer keeps Rose: CEO will become chairman as Dyson takes wider role.(executives Stuart Rose and Ian Dyson)Business, internationalLilly Vitorovich, Simon Kennedy
Media scions unite for a privatization: Lachlan Murdoch, James Packer push Australian pact.(Consolidated Media Holdings Ltd.)Business, internationalLyndal McFarland
Merck's net jumps on sale of generics unit: operating profit misses expectations; outlook is positive.(Merck KGAA)(Financial report)Business, internationalApril Boehm
Merger, Indian style: buy a brand, leave it alone.(Tata Motors Ltd.'s possible acquisition of brands Jaguar, Land Rover)Business, internationalEric Bellman, Jackie Range
Merrill sells units at reduced price.(Merrill Lynch and Company Inc.)Business, internationalMike Barris
Micron, Nanya plan to cooperate on design of chips.(Micron Technology Inc., Nanya Technology Corp.)Business, internationalDon Clark, Yun-Hee Kim, Jessie Ho
Microsoft to buy Norwegian software maker.(Fast Search and Transfer ASA)Business, internationalRobert A. Guth
Monsanto lifts profit view again.(Financial report)Business, internationalDoug Cameron
Monsanto reaps strong second-quarter profit: seeds business drives growth amid demand for food world-wide.(Financial report)Business, internationalDoug Cameron
More challenges for ECB: price increases make cutting rates harder; banks hoarding cash.(European Central Bank)Business, internationalNina Koeppen, Emma Charlton
More queries, few answers in SocGen case: another staffer probed to see if Kerviel had aid; subprime lawsuit filed.(Societe Generale S.A.)Business, internationalDavid Gauthier-Villars, Stacy Meichtry, Max Colchester
Neptune, TUI weigh options for a shipping merger.(Neptune Orient Lines Ltd., TUI AG)Business, internationalCostas Paris, John Jannarone
New infrastructure fund by Macquarie targets Europe.(Macquarie Capital Funds)Business, internationalKeenan Skelly
New models boost Fiat as debt gets paid down.(Financial report)Business, international 
New safety setback grounds Southwest planes.(Southwest Airlines Co.)Business, internationalAndy Pasztor, Melanie Trottman
Nokia earnings jump on emerging markets.(Financial report)Business, internationalAude LaGorce, Adam Ewing
Norilsk takes steps to thwart takeover by Rusal.(Norilsk Nickel, United Co. Rusal)Business, internationalAndrew Osborn
Norsk Hydro net tumbles: drops in demand, aluminum prices point to weak growth.(Financial report)Business, internationalElizabeth Cowley
Novartis's net drops 45%, hit by generics.(Financial report)Business, internationalJeanne Whalen, Anita Greil
Oracle profit rise fails to calm investors: new software sales hit lower end of forecast; tech-spending jitters.(Financial report)Business, internationalVauhini Vara
Pepsi uncaps Russian juice deal: buying Lebedyansky stake offers piece of hot market; stepping up Coke rivalry.Business, internationalBetsy McKay
PetroChina steps toward LNG deal with Qatargas.(liquefied natural gas, Qatar Liquefied Gas Company Ltd.)Business, internationalDavid Winning
Prices tumble for memory products.(Industry overview)Business, internationalDonna Kardos, John Flowers, In-Soo Nam
Qatar buys stake in Credit Suisse amid bank push.Business, internationalKatharina Bart, Mirna Sleiman
Race to land aircraft work: Dubai, India vie for maintenance work; some warn of bubble.(Industry overview)Business, internationalStefania Bianchi
Reed buys ChoicePoint, opts to sell magazines.(Reed Elsevier PLC)Business, internationalAaron O. Patrick, Jeffrey A. Trachtenberg, Robert MacMillan
Renault buys stake in Avtovaz in $1 billion deal.(Regie Nationale des Usines Renault, P/O AvtoVaz)Business, international 
Retail auto sales are sliding toward a decade low.(Industry overview)Business, internationalJohn D. Stoll
Roche posts 24% rise in net, sets optimistic sales forecast.(Roche Holding Ltd.)(Financial report)Business, internationalAnita Greil
Russia sets gas deal with Ukraine: pact eliminates middleman and may lead to end of long-running dispute.Business, internationalMarc Champion, Guy Chazan
Ryanair expects profit drop on fuel costs.(Ryanair Holdings PLC)(Financial report)Business, internationalRod Stone, Quentin Fottrell
Sales of key drugs lift net at Astellas, Eisai.(Astellas Pharma Inc., Eisai Company Ltd.)(Financial report)Business, internationalKazuhiro Shimamura
SAP, Business Objects say first joint product is ready.Business, international 
Scottish and Newcastle is drawn into deal talks.Business, internationalMichael Carolan, Victoria Howley
Scottish Widows curbs payouts.Business, international 
Service-sector slowing hurts euro.(Statistical data)Business, international 
Severstal is to buy Maryland steel plant.Business, internationalTimothy Aeppel, Andrew Langley, Lidia Kelly
SGX's profit rose 44% in 2nd quarter.(Singapore Exchange Ltd.)(Financial report)Business, internationalP.R. Venkat, Se Young Lee
Shell pension plan mulls a move with hedge funds.(Royal Dutch Shell PLC)Business, internationalMark Cobley
Shell plans cost cutting as profit is threatened.(Royal Dutch-Shell PLC)Business, internationalBenoit Faucon
Standard Chartered's SIV plan collapses.(structured investment vehicle)Business, international 
Staples makes unsolicited bid of $3.66 billion for Dutch rival.(Corporate Express N.V.)Business, internationalWilliam M. Bulkeley
Statoil buys stakes in Anadarko fields: Norwegian oil firm is paying $1.8 billion to tap more reserves.Business, internationalElizabeth Cowley, Steve Goldstein
Swiss chocolate makers enjoy strong sales as their costs rise.(Barry Callebaut S.A., Chocoladefabriken Lindt und Sprungli AG)(Financial report)Business, international 
Talks founder on merger of Neptune Orient and TUI.(Neptune Orient Lines Ltd., TUI AG)Business, internationalCostas Paris, P.R. Venkat
Telecom Italia net slides: competition weighs on domestic units; investors await plans.(Financial report)Business, internationalGiada Zampano
Telefonica adds to stake in China Netcom Group.Business, internationalJonathan House
Telefonica shows 1.1% profit gain.(Financial report)Business, internationalJason Sinclair
Teva Agrees to buy CoGenesys, gaining foothold in biologics.(Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., CoGenesys Inc. of Human Genome Sciences Inc.)Business, internationalMatthew Karnitschnig, Heather Won Tesoriero
Toyota feels pinch along with big 3 as sales dive.(Industry overview)Business, internationalNorihiko Shirouzu, Mike Spector, Josee Valcourt
Toyota's emerging-market push pays off: net profit rises 7.5% as China, Russia offset North America decline.(Financial report)Business, internationalJohn Murphy
UBS starts new guessing game with latest profit warning.(Financial report)Business, internationalWilliam Echikson, Pierre Briancon, Mike Verdin
U.K. fines HFC Bank over insurance sales.Business, international 
U.K. mutual funds face another off year in 2008.(Industry overview)(Statistical data)Business, internationalPhil Craig
U.K. regulators outline banking-system changes.Business, internationalVivek Ahuja
U.K.'s big companies narrow pension deficits.(Statistical data)Business, internationalPhil Craig
U.K.'s Imperial Tobacco gains majority stake in rival Altadis.Business, internationalJason Sinclair
U.K. utility enters wind-power arena.(Scottish and Southern Energy PLC)Business, internationalAlex MacDonald
Unions wage new strikes in Germany.Business, internationalMarcus Walker, Roman Kessler
U.S. puts faith in Fannie, Freddie: firms, once hemmed in, are freed for bigger role in aiding mortgage market.Business, internationalJames R. Hagerty, Damian Paletta
U.S. stocks are doing better than most: Europe, Japan, China and others fare worse; weak dollar, Fed help.Business, internationalJoanna Slater
Virgin puts biofuels on maiden voyage.(Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.)Business, internationalScott McCartney
Volkswagen aims to triple U.S. sales.Business, internationalNeal E. Boudette, Christoph Rauwald
VW buys Scania stake in $4.37 billion deal.(Volkswagen AG)Business, internationalEdward Taylor, Jenny Clevstrom
VW holds lead in China, Toyota comes in second.(Volkswagen AG)Business, internationalPatricia Jiayi Ho
WestLB may shed risk: German bank wants to take $29.3 billion off its balance sheet.Business, internationalMadeleine Winkler, Ruediger Schoss
Xstrata's profit increases, helped by takeovers.(Financial report)Business, internationalJeffrey Sparshott
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