DAIMLER WILL SPEND $500 MILLION ON S.C. VAN FACTORY
Daimler AG plans to spend $500 million to build a Mercedes-Benz
van factory in South Carolina, said people familiar with the
matter. The move comes after state officials promised tens of
millions in grants, property tax abatements and training support.
(published 0234 GMT)
SOMPO JAPAN NIPPONKOA: CONSIDERING BUYING STAKE IN FRANCE'S SCOR
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings Inc. said it is considering
buying a stake in French reinsurance giant Scor SE, in a deal that
could reportedly be worth over $900 million. (published 0043
GMT)
APPLE PAY STUNG BYLOW-TECHFRAUDSTERS
Apple Inc.'s new mobile-payment system has been hit by a wave of
fraudulent transactions using credit-card data stolen in recent
breaches of big retailers, including Home Depot Inc. and Target
Corp., people familiar with the matter said. (published 0050
GMT)
HI SUN TECHNOLOGY 2014 NET PROFIT JUMPS TO HK$397.07 MILLION
Hi Sun Technology Ltd. posted strong growth for its 2014 net
profit thanks to disposal gains and higher revenue. (published 0038
GMT)
MAN WAH HOLDINGS REPURCHASES HK$32.22 MILLION WORTH OF SHARES ON MARCH 5
Man Wah Holdings Ltd. repurchased 32.22 million Hong Kong
dollars worth of shares in the stock market in a bid to improve
returns to shareholders. (published 0017 GMT)
ELAINE WYNN LAUNCHES BID FOR BOARD SEAT -- 3RD UPDATE
Wynn Resorts Ltd. co-founder Elaine Wynn has launched a bid for
a director's seat, saying she brings an independent and diverse
voice to the board. (published 0008 GMT)
ICEBERG RESEARCH RELEASES RESPONSE TO NOBLE GROUP'S REBUTTAL OF CRITICISM
Iceberg Research renewed its battle with Singapore-listed
commodities trader Noble Group in a note Friday that responds to
Noble's earlier defense of its accounting methods. (published 0154
GMT)
JUAN CARLOS ECHEVERRY TO BE CEO OF ECOPETROL, SOURCES SAY
Juan Carlos Echeverry, a former finance minister with close ties
to the government, was chosen Thursday night as chief executive of
Ecopetrol, according to two people with knowledge of the board
decision. (published 0219 GMT)