TPG in Exclusive Talks to Take Over Abraaj's $1 Billion Health-Care Fund 
 

U.S. private-equity firm TPG is in exclusive talks to take over Abraaj Group's $1 billion health-care fund.

 
Michael Kors Nears Deal to Buy Versace for Around $2.4 Billion 
 

Michael Kors is close to a deal to buy Italian fashion house Gianni Versace for around $2.35 billion, in a move that would put one of the glitziest names in high fashion in the hands of a budding U.S. conglomerate better known for affordable luxury.

 
Comcast Shares Slide After Regulators Accept Sky Bid 
 

Shares of Comcast fell after the cable company won a bid over the weekend to gain control of European pay-TV giant Sky.

 
Sears CEO Pushes a Rescue Plan to Avoid Bankruptcy 
 

CEO Edward Lampert wants creditors to restructure about $1.1 billion of debt due in 2019 and 2020.

 
Gold Giant Barrick Agrees to Buy Rival Randgold for $6 Billion 
 

Barrick Gold agreed to buy Randgold Resources for $6 billion in an all-share merger that will solidify Barrick as the world's largest gold company by production, with a dominant position in Africa.

 
Sirius XM to Buy Pandora in $3.5 Billion Deal 
 

Sirius XM agreed to buy Pandora Media in a deal valued at about $3.5 billion, as the two sides face increasing competition from Spotify and Apple Music.

 
Chipotle Gets 'Real' in New Ads Focused on Fresh Ingredients 
 

Chipotle is launching a big ad campaign promoting its commitment to non-processed food as it looks to rehabilitate its image and become a lifestyle brand

 
Carrefour Denies Takeover Talks With Rival Casino 
 

French grocer Carrefour denied claims from rival Casino Guichard-Perrachon that it had approached its smaller competitor about a possible merger to create one of the world's largest retail giants.

 
Airlines Try to Whip Up Better Meals for Coach Fliers 
 

American Airlines is forming a partnership with the fast-casual dining chain Zoës Kitchen to offer a revised onboard menu for economy-class passengers.

 
Volkswagen to Test Self-Driving Vehicles Virtually 
 

Volkswagen plans to use computer-simulated test drives to accelerate the development of its autonomous vehicles and reduce time- and resource-intensive hardware tests.

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

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