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FRI 28 May 2010

Stock futures tick up tracking global stocks

Pru confirms talks to renegotiate AIA deal

Shell pays $4.7 billion for strategic natgas play

BP's spill costs hit $930 million

Ford weighs plan to drop Mercury brand: source

Storm over J&J's child drug recall only grows

1st-quarter growth lowered, jobless claims fall

Accused adviser to wealthy hid from U.S.

Treasury vows fight for strong financial reforms

CVS overcharged some prescription care customers: report

Stock futures tick up tracking global stocks

May 28, 2010 07:29 AM ET

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures edged higher on Friday, tracking global stocks, as beaten-down shares continued to entice investors and fears about euro-zone debt receded.

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Pru confirms talks to renegotiate AIA deal

May 28, 2010 03:53 AM ET

HONG KONG/LONDON (Reuters) - Prudential said it was trying to negotiate a cut in the $35.5 billion it has agreed to pay for AIG's Asian unit, AIA, amid fears its shareholders might block the deal as too expensive.

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Shell pays $4.7 billion for strategic natgas play

May 28, 2010 05:35 AM ET

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Royal Dutch Shell said it would pay $4.7 billion cash to buy privately held East Resources Inc, giving it substantially more exposure to crucial shale gas plays in North America.

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BP's spill costs hit $930 million

May 28, 2010 05:17 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - BP Plc still does not know whether its "top kill" operation designed to plug the biggest oil spill in United States history will be successful and puts the cost of tackling the disaster so far at $930 million.