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For companies with a combined history of 227 years, a deal is all about timing
Japanese mining and construction machinery group to snap up US rival
Optimism over companies’ drug pipelines boosts S&P pharmaceuticals industry index
Commodity glut and China slowdown squeeze mining and construction equipment maker
US stocks slide after jobs report leaves room for Fed to raise rates
US stocks broadly advance amid a rally in global markets
Investment cutbacks hurt groups such as Caterpillar and Atlas Copco
Mining equipment maker could attract bids from deep-pocketed buyers
Industrials hit by poor global economic outlook
Orders for machinery are rising in spite of slowing growth in China
Nasdaq rises 0.1% to 3,042.91
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