China Shares Keep Getting Hammered
China shares endured a spat of volatile trade Friday, as Beijing
moves swiftly to try to plug losses, after three weeks of declines
left markets sharply lower than highs reached in June.
China Regulator to Probe Suspected Stock Manipulation
China's securities regulator said it will launch an
investigation into suspected manipulation of shares after recent
sharp declines in the stock markets.
Aetna Nears Deal to Buy Humana
Aetna is nearing a deal to buy Humana, according to people
familiar with the matter, in a tie-up of health insurers that could
be announced this week.
Germany's K+S Rebuffs Potash Takeover
German salt and fertilizer company K+S AG rejected a takeover
approach worth $8.75 billion by rival Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan,
saying the proposal undervalued the company.