International and World Business News, Markets

12:27pm: BNP Paribas helped spark the global credit crunch when it froze three funds a year ago. So why is it the largest bank in the world that hasn't had to raise any capital? more

Japan's Ricoh to buy IKON for $1.6B

1:14pm: Office equipment company accepts 33% premium on stock price, to keep Pa. headquarters. more

Toyota raises hybrid prices in Japan

Aug 25: Automaker increases prices for the Prius and Harrier hybrids in response to the soaring cost of raw materials. more

Rio Tinto's profits double

Aug 26: World's third-largest mining company's profits double on higher commodity prices and production levels. more

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• Japan shares rise sharply

• India's ONGC buys Imperial Energy

• Russia may lessen U.S. poultry imports

• Chinalco stake in Rio Tinto cleared

• Post-Olympic predictions for China

• Dollar mixed on oil, inflation

• Oil rises as hurricane threatens Gulf

• Britain's economy grinds to halt

• Why oil won't fall below $100

• Oil advances on weak dollar

• Dollar edges higher vs. euro

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Aug 27 4:00pm ET †	Price	Change	%Change

Nokia	25.95	-0.09	-0.35%
Elan	13.65	-0.43	-3.05%
ASM Lithography Holding	32.86	+0.45	+1.39%
Taiwan Semiconductor	10.14	+0.08	+0.80%
Vodafone Group Plc	25.91	+0.67	+2.65%

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Prada goes shopping - for money

After a disastrous acquisition spree, the Milanese fashion house, looking to reduce its debt, has decided to raise cash by going public. But at what price? more

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