European Stocks Recover as Greece Faces an Ultimatum
at The Street - Wed Jul 08, 5:24AM CDT
European markets rose on Wednesday after European leaders gave Greece a Sunday ultimatum for a rescue deal or face eviction from the euro. The Chinese stock rout dampened the mood.
BCS: 16.65 (+0.70), AYA: 27.14 (+0.72), NVS: 103.22 (+3.20)
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Holcim, Lafarge finalize committee and reach divestment deal
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CRH: 28.60 (+1.27)
Holcim, Lafarge announce lay offs ahead of merger
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European Stocks Rise on U.K. Election Surprise, Bank Gains
at The Street - Fri May 08, 5:19AM CDT
U.K. stocks rallied Friday as Prime Minister David Cameron's Conservative Party won a majority. Bank stocks rose, and continental stocks were increasing too.
SYT: 83.21 (+2.79), MON: 108.81 (+2.30), RBS: 10.73 (+0.26), LYG: 5.28 (+0.12), NOK: 6.70 (+0.25)
Holcim - Lafarge Merger Vote Approaches as Regulators, Shareholders Fall in Line
at The Street - Tue May 05, 8:58AM CDT
North American regulators give their blessing to the $39 billion building materials union, while a major Holcim shareholder pledges support ahead of Friday's shareholder vote.
Holcim and Lafarge will sell some assets to complete deal
AP - Mon May 04, 6:02PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Holcim and Lafarge have agreed to sell cement plants, distribution terminals and other assets in order to complete their merger, which will make the world's largest cement company.
CRH: 28.60 (+1.27)
Holcim/Lafarge merger: Competition Bureau accepts the sale of all of Holcim's operations in Canada
CNW Group - Mon May 04, 5:01PM CDT
To preserve competition for the supply of cement and related products in Canada, the Competition Bureau has reached a consent agreement with building and construction materials maker Holcim Ltd that will see it sell all of its Canadian operations and all associated assets as part of its proposed acquisition of Lafarge S.A.
Holcim, Lafarge win U.S. antitrust approval to merge
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Holcim, Lafarge merger approval looking better
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Holcim's Hopes for Merger With Lafarge Get a Boost From Eurocement
at The Street - Thu Apr 30, 9:01AM CDT
Russia's Eurocement Holding has thrown its weight behind the $40 billion merger of construction materials giants Holcim and Lafarge, just a week before a Holcim shareholder vote on the deal.
Wall Street Breakfast: World Stocks Remain In Sell-Off Mode
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Holcim continues to pave road for Lafarge merger
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CRH: 28.60 (+1.27)
Wall Street Breakfast: Dollar Drifts Ahead Of Consumer Inflation Data
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Lafarge, Holcim outline U.S. disposals as part of merger
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SUM: 25.58 (+0.43)
Wall Street Breakfast: Nokia Confirms Advanced Merger Talks With Alcatel-Lucent
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Holcim, Lafarge nominate candidates for new board
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European Stocks Rise; Carmakers Benefit From Optimism About a Recovery
at The Street - Thu Apr 09, 5:50AM CDT
European stock indices rose on Thursday following modest gains on Wall Street ahead of a crunch Greek debt repayment to the country's international creditors. Carmakers gained.
FCAU: 14.47 (+0.53), INFN: 20.21 (+0.51), BABA: 80.30 (+1.26)
Wall Street Breakfast: LaFarge, Holcim Name Olsen As CEO
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SPY: 207.48 (+2.58), QQQ: 107.65 (+1.62), ZNGA: 2.65 (unch), CMCSA: 63.19 (+1.18)