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Circle Oil sales increase due to new oil wells in Egypt

As eight new wells are explored in Egypt, the revenues of Circle Oil heads skywards

Chevron to invest $26 billion in 2011

With business booming, Chevron is looking to expand both production and exploration.

EGX30 breaches 6800 barrier fuelled by Commercial International Bank

The EGX30 ended today in the plus column, advancing 1.47 per cent to close above the 6800 mark.

VimpelCom debts hinder Weather deal

VimpelCom to acquire Weather from Egyptian businessman Sawaris if it succeeds in refinancing its debt. The deal will establish it as the world’s fifth telecommunication company.

Aramex announces expansions in emerging markets

Aramex undertaked new expansionary projects in Asian countries and Turkey.

Egypt's El Sewedy in negotiation to build a wind power plant in Ghana

Egyptian group El Sewedy Electric eyes a three-year wind power project in Ghana. Project value is estimated at $350-400m

Nestle invests $100 million in new Indonesia plant

Nestle, the world`s biggest food group to increase its supply in southeast Asia by investing in Indonesia.

Global IPOs on track for record year

Worldwide markets witnessed an upsurge in initial public offerings (IPO), with emerging markets in Asia claiming the biggest share

OPEC earnings to jump 32 percent in 2010

OPEC oil revenues are expected to increase by 32 per cent according to the US energy Department

National Bank of Egypt and Tri-Ocean to enter Ghana

The National Bank of Egypt and Tri-Ocean Oil company enter Ghana as Egyptian companies try to strengthen their investments in the oil-rich African country

Sainsbury rises on talk of Qatari interest - traders

Shares in grocer Sainsbury rose 4.2 percent on Tuesday morning, with traders citing market talk of interest from Qatar.

Google takes on Amazon, Apple in e-books market

Google begins selling digital books, intensifying competition with Amazon.com and Apple Inc. The e-book market is currently dominated by Amazon.com

France Telecom is considering buying a stake in Iraqi Korek

France Telecom considers entering the Iraqi mobile market, as it contemplates buying a stake in the Iraqi telecommunication corporation.

Egyptian stock exchange down 0.4% with significant decline in trading volume

Contrary to expectations, the EGX 30 dropped 0.4% to close at 6735

Zain shareholder threatens to sue over Etisalat deal

Kuwait's Al Fawaras threatens to sue buyers of Zain's Saudi unit in stance of opposition to UAE deal

Piraeus Bank AGM fails to approve cash call

Pireaus, one of biggest Greek banks, will repeat cash call later this month.

Qatar helps Germany's Hochtief in takeover battle

The news drove up Hochtief shares more than three percent in morning trades on the Frankfurt stock exchange

Madoff trustee sues HSBC for $9 bln in U.S. court

The lawyer acting for the victims of Bernie Mdoff is filing a new lawsuit to recover chunks of money stolen by the biggest defrauder ever, who arrested two years ago. So far Picard's team has recovered $1.5 billion.

Pfizer CEO Kindler retires, replaced by Read

Jeffrey Kindler, the CEO of Pfizer Inc. retired in an unexpected move, to be replaced by global head of pharmaceuticals, Ian Read.

AOL plots possible merger with Yahoo

AOL Inc to explore a company break up that may lead to a merger with Yahoo.

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