View from the Markets: Bob Parker
“Outright recession” may be avoided, if oil prices ease, says vice chairman of Credit Suisse Asset Management.
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M&A falls victim to sombre look
The global deal environment is set to deteriorate over the next 12 months as the grim economic outlook erodes the confidence of companies and their balance sheets weaken, KPMG has warned
Investor sets out timescale to buy companies
Economic crisis makes valuations attractive
Media and tech stars mingle in Sun Valley
Idaho’s annual networking event
Luck played part in Rohm and Haas deal
Dow chief reveals how deal came about
M&S ripe for takeover any time but now
Sir Philip Green still most likely bidder
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