EU QUESTIONS FACEBOOK, WHATSAPP RIVALS OVER DEAL - 3RD UPDATE 

European Union antitrust officials have sent a second wave of extremely detailed questions to the competitors and customers of Facebook Inc. and messaging service WhatsApp Inc., an unusual move that might call into question the proposed $19 billion acquisition of the latter by the California-based social network. (published 2220 GMT Monday)

 
 
ILIAD CONSIDERS NEW T-MOBILE US BID -- UPDATE 

French telecommunications company Iliad SA on Monday said it isn't giving up its pursuit of T-Mobile US Inc. and is considering teaming up with partners to potentially make a better offer for the U.S.'s fourth-largest mobile operator by subscribers. (published 1350 GMT Monday)

 
 
GOLDMAN MADE BIG LOAN TO BANCO ESPÍRITO SANTO SHORTLY BEFORE COLLAPSE 

As Portuguese lender Banco Espírito Santo SA neared collapse this summer, it found a Wall Street ally to help it raise funds: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (published 1224 GMT Monday)

 
 
PANAUST PUTS INITIAL COST OF FRIEDA RIVER MINE AT US$1.7B 

PanAust Ltd. said Tuesday its majority-owned Frieda River copper-and-gold mining project in Papua New Guinea could cost US$1.7 billion to build. (published 2301 GMT Monday)

 
 
HEADY U.S. IPO MARKET ROLLS INTO AUTUMN 

A busy initial-public-offering market is warming up for SHYautumn. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. plans this month to begin a marketing roadshow for what could be the largest IPO ever, potentially raising more than $20 billion. (published 2244 GMT Monday)

 
 
APPLE INVESTIGATING REPORTS OF ICLOUD VULNERABILITIES 

Apple Inc. said it is investigating reports that vulnerabilities in its iCloud service were exploited to hack the accounts of celebrities, leading to the publication of nude photos and videos. (published 2152 GMT Monday)

 
 
BRAZILIAN SHIPBUILDER OSX IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH CREDITORS TO FILE NEW RECOVERY PLAN 

Shipbuilder OSX Brasil SA, one of the few companies still controlled by businessman Eike Batista, is again racing against time to stay afloat amid continuing pressure from its creditors. (published 1941 GMT Monday)

 
 
LUXOTTICA SAYS CHIEF EXECUTIVE STEPS DOWN AFTER 10 YEARS -- 2ND UPDATE 

Italy's Luxottica Group SpA, the world's largest eyewear maker, said Monday that Andrea Guerra had stepped down as chief executive after almost 10 years, in a reshuffle that returns founder Leonardo Del Vecchio to a more prominent role. (published 1934 GMT Monday)