Harrah’s ‘Not Pursuing’ IPO Due to Market Conditions

Harrah’s Entertainment, the world’s largest casino operator, said it is no longer “pursuing its initial public offering of common stock at this time due to market conditions.”

The casino giant, which had been planning a $532 million IPO, according to…

Pimco Planning $1 Billion Fund to Buy Past-Due Debt

Pacific Investment Management Co., the manager of the world’s largest bond fund, plans to launch a fund worth at least $1 billion to buy distressed loans from banks.

The fund will buy up past-due debt including commercial and residential mortgage loan…

Goldman Sachs Promotes Hundreds of Employees

Goldman Sachs Group (GS) promoted a record number of employees to the position of managing director, giving them more money and prestige as the bank rebounds from the financial crisis.

The bank raised 321 people to the status of MD, up from 272 last …

KKR Reportedly Makes Bid for Del Monte

Private equity fund Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. is in talks to buy Del Monte Foods Co., (DLM) Reuters reported.

KKR made an offer worth $18.50 a share for Del Monte, Reuters reported without naming its sources. That would value Del Monte, which…

Books-A-Million Earnings Drop in Third Quarter

The bookseller had a “disappointing” quarter with comparable store sales down nearly 6%, but a deal with competitor Barnes & Noble to sell the Nook e-reader could help end the year on a more positive note.
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