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The Henry Ford of Heart Surgery
In India, Devi Shetty's heart hospital offers cutting-edge medical care at a fraction of what it costs elsewhere in the world.
Hershey Trustees Back Cadbury Bid
The trust that controls Hershey is pushing it to launch a rival $17 billion bid for Cadbury that would include more cash than Kraft's offer.
AIG Trustee Sought Exit, But Will Remain
One of the three trustees who oversees U.S. taxpayers' nearly 80% stake in AIG recently said he wanted to quit his post, but was persuaded to stay on. Separately, the government is seeking possible candidates to add to the insurer's board.
SkyTeam Willing to Invest More in JAL
Richard Anderson, chief executive at Delta Air Lines, said the SkyTeam alliance of global carriers would be willing to invest more than $1.02 billion into ailing Japan Airlines as it tries to cement a trans-Pacific partnership.
Ohio AG Sues Credit Raters
Ohio's attorney general filed suit against ratings agencies Standard Poor's, Moody's and Fitch, alleging they provided misleading ratings in exchange for money.
Lewis to Consider Postponing Retirement
BofA CEO Kenneth Lewis said he would consider postponing his retirement if directors need more time to find a successor or smooth the transition to the next CEO.
TD, Lawyer Sued in Ponzi Case
Investors contend a high-profile Florida attorney orchestrated a claim-sharing fraud with the help of TD bank's U.S. unit and several accomplices.
Dividend Payers Return to the Fore
Stocks with payouts had been trailing their yield-free rivals for most of the year, but are now pulling ahead. And the trend may last.
Regulators Close Florida Bank
Florida regulators closed Commerce Bank of Southwest Florida in the 124th U.S. bank failure.
Morgan Unloads Crescent
Morgan Stanley closed the book on its disastrous $6.5 billion acquisition of Crescent Real Estate Equities by handing the keys to lender Barclays.
Weak Power Demand Dims Outlook
Electricity sales remained weak in the third quarter, prompting speculation that the sluggishness could persist even after the U.S. economy rebounds.
ECB Takes Step Toward Crisis Exit
The European Central Bank announced its first active step to unwind the stimulus measures it has used to support the financial sector since the global crisis last year.
Valero Will Close Delaware Refinery
Valero Energy said it plans to close its Delaware refinery after failing to find a buyer for the facility at a time when refiners are contending with weak demand.
Caution Keeps Stocks in the Red
Stocks fell for a third straight day and the dollar rose as investors sought to remove some risk from their portfolios, pushing some short-term interest rates to near zero.
Nook's Christmas Deadline Passes
Barnes & Noble on Friday said customers who order its Nook electronic-book reader now won't get it until the week of Jan. 4.
UPS to Raise Rates by 4.9%
UPS said it will raise rates an average of 4.9% for packages shipping by ground and air, including packages sent overseas.
Deflation's Return Weighs on Japan
The Bank of Japan faces mounting pressure to loosen its policy as deflation tightens its grip on the nation's economy.
J.P. Morgan Drops Arbitration Clauses
J.P. Morgan Chase agreed to drop arbitration clauses from its credit-card agreements as it reached a tentative settlement of a lawsuit over cardholder disputes.
AnnTaylor Swings to Profit
AnnTaylor Stores swung to a third-quarter profit amid lower restructuring expenses and higher margins, even as revenue fell 12%.
P&G Open to Deal Making
P&G said it is open to deal making, but emphasized that acquisitions aren't a core part of its strategy and that it doesn't pursue hostile acquisitions.
VW Board Clears Tie-Up Details
The German auto maker said its supervisory board cleared the way for the planned integration of Porsche by approving contracts determining details of the complex tie-up.
Senator Backs Key Health-Care Vote
Democrat Landrieu said she would vote to move forward with debate on health-care legislation, as the chamber moved toward an evening vote on whether to bring the bill to the floor. The support of at least one other centrist Democrat remained in doubt.
The Henry Ford of Heart Surgery
In India, Devi Shetty's heart hospital offers cutting-edge medical care at a fraction of what it costs elsewhere in the world.
