Agreement with Singapore-based private equity firm MGPA will almost double the size of BlackRock’s property arm to $25bn in assets under management

The money manager BlackRock agreed on Tuesday to buy the European and Asian real estate investment firm MGPA for an undisclosed fee. MGPA had around $12 billion of assets under management as of the end of March, and BlackRock said the deal would allo

Below are the top large-cap internet information providers stocks on the NYSE and the NASDAQ in terms of return on assets.The trailing-twelve-month return on assets at Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU) is 19.17%.

DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Chevron Corp is in advanced talks to sell its downstream assets in Egypt and Pakistan, three sources said, with the planned disposals seen raising around $300 million for...

DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Chevron Corp is in advanced talks to sell its downstream assets in Egypt and Pakistan, three sources said, with the planned disposals seen raising around $300 million for the U.S. oil major.

DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Chevron Corp is in advanced talks to sell its downstream assets in Egypt and Pakistan, three sources said, with the planned disposals seen raising around $300 million for the U.S. oil major.

"Earnings are the mother's milk of the stock market," is the oft-repeated anthem of a million marching lemmings; parroting the same phrase come hell or high-water in the dismal hope that they can gather moar assets-under-management, garner moar fees,

Bank of Communications, China's fifth largest lender by assets, has appointed its President Niu Ximing as its new chairman, the bank said in a filing to Hong Kong Exchange on Monday.

Next month, iShares, the largest ETF provider by assets, will do something it hasn't done in more than a decade: close one of its 290 ETFs. Experts say that highlights the complications that arise when funds drop out.

Citigroup Inc. (C) shuffled the top executives of several businesses, including its private bank, its mortgage operation and the unit that houses non-core businesses and assets.

Arcapita Bank said an energy company's fraud claim stemming from Arcapita's sale of Texas natural-gas assets should be pushed behind the claims of other creditors.

Moments ago, GETCO's rampathon algos did not like what they heard coming out of the mouth of the Fed's biggest permadove, Charles Evans. That thing was math, and it was as follows: IF FED CONTINUES TO BUY ASSETS AT CURRENT PACE THROUGH YEAR END,BA

Citigroup Inc. (C) shuffled the top executives of several businesses including its private bank and mortgage unit and the unit that houses non-core businesses and assets.

Maybe no offer for ENRC is going to value its assets fully. But minority investors deserve a bit more than the offer made by its founders

Morgan Stanley (MS) Monday said it will sell its wealth-management business in India to Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.LN) for an undisclosed amount.

MEXICO CITY, May 20 (Reuters) - Tracfone Wireless, the U.S. unit of Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's phone company America Movil, has made a deal to acquire the assets of U.S. mobile virtual network operator Start Wireless Group, the company said on

Banco do Brasil (BDORY, BBA3.BR), Latin America's largest bank in terms of assets, on Monday said it will post a one-time gain worth 4.7 billion Brazilian reais ($2.35 billion) in the second quarter as a result of the initial public offering of its p

Morgan Stanley is selling its wealth-management business in India to Standard Chartered for an undisclosed amount.

Morgan Stanley (MS) on Monday said it is selling its Indian wealth management business to Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.LN) for an undisclosed sum. "Morgan Stanley will work closely with Standard Chartered over the coming months to ensure a smooth tra

DOHA, May 20 (Reuters) - Three Qatari state-backed entities,including the Gulf Arab nation's acquisitive sovereign wealthfund, are setting up a $1 billion fund to invest in overseasenergy infrastructure assets.

DOHA, May 20 (Reuters) - Three Qatari state-backed entities, including the Gulf Arab nation's acquisitive sovereign wealth fund, are setting up a $1 billion fund to invest in overseas energy infrastructure assets.

DOHA, May 20 (Reuters) - Three Qatari state-backed entities, including the Gulf Arab nation's acquisitive sovereign wealth fund, are setting up a $1 billion fund to invest in overseas energy infrastructure assets.

DOHA, May 20 (Reuters) - Three Qatari state-backed entities, including the Gulf Arab nation's acquisitive sovereign wealth fund, are setting up a $1 billion fund to invest in overseas energy infrastructure assets.

Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ: HERO) announced that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of eleven inland barge rigs, which includes three active rigs, eight cold stacked rigs, and related assets ("Inland Asset Package") for cash proceeds

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - German Bunds fell on Monday after forecast-beating U.S. consumer sentiment data last week dented appetite for low-risk assets.

Morgan Stanley (MS) Monday said it is selling its Indian wealth management business to Standard Chartered PLC (STAN.LN) for an undisclosed sum. "Morgan Stanley will work closely with Standard Chartered over the coming months to ensure a smooth transf

By Chris Katje: Last week, hedge fund Third Point announced its push to Sony (SNE) for a spin-off of the company's entertainment division and the possible sale of other assets. This announcement comes as Sony stock has been trading up 77% in 2013. De

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - European shares extended gains to set a new five-year high for a fourth straight session on Monday, with investors flocking to buy riskier assets such as equities on fresh signs of a recovery in the global economy.

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - European shares extended gains to set a new five-year high for a fourth straight session on Monday, with investors flocking to buy riskier assets such as equities on fresh signs of a recovery in the global economy.

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - European shares extended gains to set a new five-year high for a fourth straight session on Monday, with investors flocking to buy riskier assets such as equities on fresh...

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - German Bunds fell on Monday after data last week showed U.S. consumer sentiment rising to its highest level in nearly six years, denting appetite for assets perceived as...

An independent Scotland would have banking assets worth more than 1,250% of Scottish gross domestic product, putting taxpayers at significant risk in the event of another banking crisis, the U.K. Treasury said Sunday.

Asian companies are paying more than double the price of European assets, relative to earnings as they did three years ago, a study shows

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With the world's biggest central banks driving yields on safe assets to near zero, some investors are tossing caution to the wind and rushing to buy illiquid and previously overlooked bonds sold by countries with no capital marke

With the world's biggest central banks driving yields on safe assets to near zero, some investors are tossing caution to the wind and rushing to buy illiquid and previously overlooked bonds sold by countries with no capital markets track record.

There is a reason why in Europe, no matter how much some want to deny it, the Cyprus deposit confiscation "resolution" has become the norm. Quite simply "Europe's economy struggles with too many banks, too much debt and too little growth. A long hist

If this bank can continue to shed its "bad bank" assets, it could go from worst to first in a hurry.

Even after a tragic event, these states are waiting to collect their share of loved ones' assets.

Tesoro won U.S. and state clearance to buy BP's Carson refinery, Arco stations and other assets for $2.4 billion. Consumer advocates object.Tesoro Corp. won federal and state clearance for its purchase of BP's Carson refinery, Arco stations and other

The company plans to shed $4 billion in assets. What is the best course of action?

State and federal authorities cleared the way Friday for Tesoro Corp. to buy BP's Carson refinery, the Arco brand and other assets, and the Texas oil giant agreed to California restrictions on prices, jobs and retrofits to protect the environment.&nb

By Tom Lydon: ETF Spotlight on the PowerShares CEF Income Composite Portfolio ETF (PCEF), part of an ongoing series.Assets: $502.5 million.Objective: The PowerShares CEF Income Composite Portfolio tries to reflect the performance of the S-Network Com

By Kirk Lindstrom:Citigroup (C) is making great progress to rise from the 2009 financial meltdown ashes as it continues to shed its bad assets to focus on its main businesses, including international commercial and investment banking. Citigroup has t

U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) declared a special dividend of $5.75 a share after selling assets to Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), with much of the payout going to its majority owner.

May 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it approved Tesoro Corp's purchase of BP Plc's 240,000 barrel per day Los Angles area refinery and other assets in a 3-0 vote.

May 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it approved Tesoro Corp's purchase of BP Plc's 240,000 barrel per day Los Angles area refinery and other assets in a 3-0 vote.

May 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it approved Tesoro Corp's purchase of BP Plc's 240,000 barrel per day Los Angles area refinery and other assets in a 3-0 vote.

May 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission on Friday said it approved Tesoro Corp's purchase of BP Plc's 240,000 barrel per day Los Angles area refinery and other assets in a 3-0 vote.

U.S. regulators Friday ordered Bank of Montreal (BMO), the eighth-largest bank in North America by assets, to strengthen its anti-money-laundering programs, citing deficiencies in its U.S. subsidiary's efforts at risk management and compliance with t