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TREASURIES-Prices climb on global growth concerns
UPDATE 3-ConAgra sees low demand, high costs hitting 4th qtr
TEXT-Fitch affirms Gable Funding plc
TEXT-S&P rates Cimarex Energy notes 'BB+'
New Issue-Lloyds TSB Bank sells $1.5 bln in notes
Ernst & Young pays $120 mln to end Swiss legal saga
New Issue-Raymond James Financial sells $250 mln notes
METALS-Chinese data and euro zone PMIs weigh on copper
TEXT-Fitch assigns Magnesita Refratarios 'BB' IDR
SOFTS-Cocoa and coffee weaker, but sugar claws up
US sues AT&T over fees from misuse of deaf service
TEXT-S&P revises CNH Global outlook to stable from negative
Argentina seeks stock probe of Falklands oil cos.
Bill to boost startups wins U.S. Senate approval
TEXT-S&P: HSBC Bank Canada ratings unchanged after retail exit
US SMALL/MIDCAPS-Warm weather hurts natural gas cos
CANADA STOCKS-Weak China, Europe data hits Toronto stocks
UPDATE 1-Canadian National Rail to buy locomotive fleet
TABLE-U.S. M-2 money supply up $12.0 bln March 12 week
AIG repays U.S. government $1.5 bln-Treasury
U.S. Fed balance sheet declines in latest week
TEXT-Fitch rates RBS Amsterdam Funding Corp. asset backed commercial paper
BlackBerry maker seeks Apple-focused app developer
Nike posts higher profit, sees strong demand
BRIEF-Moody's affirms Berkshire Hathaway's senior debt rating at Aa2
BRIEF-Moody's assigns B2 to Cengage Learning's extended credit facility
BRIEF-Moody's assigns Aa1 ratings to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
BRIEF-Moody's Disclosures on Credit Ratings of Pfizer Inc.
Calif grid proposes return of retired AES plants
IRS audit rate jumps for U.S. multimillionaires
Draghi opposes Greek euro zone exit-newspaper
WRAPUP 1-Fed officials clash on view of economy
FCC, Internet providers pledge anti-botnet effort
BRIEF-Moody's Assigns Aaa Rating to Bank of Nova Scotia
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore's index futures rise 0.15 pct
Fed's Bullard sees U.S. rate hike in late 2013
JGBs supported but quiet ahead of fiscal-year end
FEATURE-AMC's 'Mad Man' sees future in staying on script
UPDATE 1-Bank of America tests new home foreclosure program
PRESS DIGEST - Vietnam newspapers - March 23
Romney rivals draw on "Etch A Sketch" line, toy sales soar
UPDATE 1-Fed should not over-commit to easy policy -Bullard
Japan govt nominates BNP Paribas economist for BOJ board
Fed's Bullard: Inflation will drive rate decision
Nikkei falls 1.1 pct on fears of slower global growth
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares fall on global growth worries
Nikkei set for biggest one-day fall in 2 months
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore REITS could see more fund raising-CIMB
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-CIMB ups Genting Hong Kong target to S$0.54
Some Air Canada staff protest at Toronto's Pearson Airport
REFILE-Republicans put future of US Eximbank in doubt -lawmaker
UPDATE 1-India state group yet to bid for Cove-source
FOREX-Yen shade weaker after rally, but risks linger
UPDATE 1-Caterpillar to expand production at Chinese unit
INSIGHT-Samsung: "fast executioner" seeks killer design
As U.S. election looms, India IT seeks image makeover
India state group not yet placed bid for Cove-source
DIARY - Middle East to June 21
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Kim Eng bullish on Singapore's Starhill Global
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Citi cuts Hyflux earnings, sees slow orders
UAE cbank gov: rate of lending growth "reasonable"
UPDATE 1-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 23
PRESS DIGEST - Wall Street Journal - March 23
JGBs steady to slightly higher, futures lead gains
GRAINS-Soybeans edge back; wheat, corn extend gains
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - March 23
Spain committed to deficit target - De Guindos
European stock index futures signal modest rebound
FOREX-Yen falls after rally, but global risks linger
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Genting lifts Singapore shares higher
SPECIAL REPORT-Intel shows Iran nuclear threat not imminent
Italian cabinet to rule on disputed labour reform
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2012 bill sale calendar
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB 2012 note calendar
RPT-SPECIAL REPORT-Intel shows Iran nuclear threat not imminent
UPDATE 3-Canadian inflation pressure grows slightly in Feb
MetLife plans to drop bank status soon-CFO
Canada may use police in Air Canada wildcat strike
TEXT-Fitch assigns Swiss auto lease 'AAAsf' rating;outlook stable
MOVES-Coutts, Ageas
Euro pares gains against yen after US housing data
UPDATE 1-Codelco 2011 copper output up 2.7 pct; profit surge 21 pct
Freddie Mac sells $3 bln 5-yr notes - IFR
RPT-STXNEWS LATAM- Mexico's IPC flat, modest weekly gains
UPDATE 1-Brazil current account deficit narrows in Feb
STXNEWS LATAM- Mexico's IPC flat, modest weekly gains
CORRECTED-UPDATE 2-Zynga shareholders to sell 43 mln shares
Five facts about U.S. World Bank nominee Kim
EU carbon charge under fire as climate chief heads to US
TEXT-S&P revises Oppenheimer Holdings outlook to negative
UPDATE 1-Germany seen offering stop-gap help to bailout fund
TEXT-Fitch: BT's pension deal mildly credit positive despite higher leverage
Taiwan's CPC buys W. African crude via tender
CANADA STOCKS-TSX gets lift from stronger commodities
US STOCKS-Wall St dips as housing shares drag
UPDATE 2-KB Home 1st-qtr net orders fall on higher cancellations
UPDATE 2-Darden sees need for "affordability" at Olive Garden
UPDATE 3-China's Vipshop makes weak NYSE debut
TEXT-Fitch rates Zions Bancorp notes 'BBB-'
GRAINS-Soy jumps on S.American crop woes, acreage battle
TEXT-S&P: internet sales growth could keep retail vacancies high
EMERGING MARKETS-Real gains post Brazil retail sales, Latam mixed
TEXT-S&P raises Elizabeth Arden to 'BB-', outlook is stable
UPDATE 2-Mexican growth slower than forecast in January
UPDATE 1-Rovio to get Angry Birds Space for Windows Phone -CEO
WRAPUP 1-Brazil growth to gain momentum, Tombini says
UPDATE 1-Mexichem expects jump in first-quarter sales
TEST-Fitch: UK "decongestion" toll roads would have volatility risk
TEXT-S&P: U.S. military housing sector strong in 2011
Mexico's oil production rises in February
Italy cabinet decides not to fast-track labour reform
UPDATE 1-Euro zone seeks middle ground on rescue fund
UPDATE 1-Sealy comes out in support of KKR
TEXT-Fitch rating actions on NHG-backed Stichting Holland Homes Oranje II
Web address controversy deepens after U.S. warning
UPDATE 2-U.S. to appeal WTO ruling against meat labels
AU to launch 5,000-strong force for Kony hunt on Saturday
WRAPUP 3-EU slaps sanctions on Assad's family; mortars hit Homs
GM-Peugeot alliance seen driving plant cuts
UPDATE 1-Loblaw to buy most of Zeller's prescription files
Apple's devoted shareholders get rich, and hang on
TEXT-Fitch affirms Revolver 2008-1 at 'B-sf', off RWN
WRAPUP 5-Obama taps public health expert for World Bank
UPDATE 2-Darden sees need for "affordability" at Olive Garden
US Cash Products-Pipe outage, maintenance boost Chicago diesel
NY eyes $18 bln of Medicaid savings to be split with U.S.
TEXT-S&P assigns SunGard Data Systems 'BB' issue-level rating
NEWSMAKER-Tenacious disease-fighter ready to tackle World Bank
Canada supports U.S. World Bank nominee-source
TEXT-S&P raises Centaur Holdings credit facility rating to 'BB-'
Speculators pare net US dollar bets - CFTC
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-Wall St ends higher in sync with energy, materials
TEXT-Fitch: U.S. Federal budget proposal could pressure hospitals
CANADA STOCKS-TSX gains broadly on stronger oil, metals prices
Merck blood clot drug in limbo after mixed results
WRAPUP 2-Homs pounded, Syrian tanks enter northern town
General strike to hit Spanish air traffic Thursday
WRAPUP 1-Syrian tanks enter northern town, Homs pounded again
Obama warns of economic hit if transport bill not passed
UPDATE 3-U.S. to appeal WTO ruling against meat labels
UPDATE 1-Pope's trip sparks hopes for change in Cuba
Brazil may shift jurisdiction of Chevron case
UPDATE 2-US Air Force extends probe of Afghan plane deal
UPDATE 2-MF Global's Corzine faces new scrutiny on customer accounts
James Murdoch severs all ties with UK newspapers
Opel CEO rules out plant closures until end-2014
Top investor has sold 8.2 pct of MPS bank
UPDATE 1-Merck blood clot drug in limbo after mixed results
WRAPUP 3-Syrian army pounds battered Homs; Annan in Moscow
Brazil's Rousseff to cut business taxes - report
Italy PM Monti says worried about Spain
Debris prompts space station crew to seek shelter
UPDATE 1-Italian bank MPS' top investor sells down stake
Bahrain police battle to control streets in flashpoint town
UPDATE 1-Former Goldman Sachs exec seeking book deal-NY Times
Former Goldman Sachs exec seeking book deal-Times
UPDATE 1-Italy union says may step up job reform strikes
UPDATE 1-Italy PM Monti says worried about contagion from Spain
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Venezuela to pay $420 mln to Williams and Exterran
US seeks more interest in Alaska offshore drilling
ADVISORY-Please ignore story on ZTE
REFILE-US spending cuts bite in Paul Ryan's home town
Spain's centre-right set to win key elections in Andalucia
Europe hunts for elusive growth in austere Arctic
Teva Pharma to raise debt outside the U.S.
WRAPUP 1-Annan in Moscow seeks support for Syria peace effort
Annan to meet Russia's Medvedev on Syria mission
Italy PM says the higher the firewall the better-Nikkei
UPDATE 3-Monthly shots of Amgen drug slash cholesterol up to 66 pct
Yahoo names three new independent directors to board
UPDATE 1-Texas, Johnson & Johnson heading back to court
FEATURE-Tough times in the U.S.-China iPad smuggling game
CORRECTED-Texas, Johnson & Johnson heading back to court
WRAPUP 4-Syrian forces on offensive, Moscow says peace takes time
PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - March 26
BP L.A. refinery warns of flaring -filing
GLOBAL ECONOMY WEEKAHEAD-The next dance is with Europe
IGT shares could rise as states allow more casinos,Asia-Barron's
Fidelity, other big firms can work around BATS glitch
UPDATE 2-Magnitude 7.2 quake hits central Chile
UPDATE 2-Yahoo names three new independent directors to board
Nikkei seen holding range, buying on dips to support
Spain's PM denied symbolic austerity boost in local vote
TABLE-Foreign brokers set to buy Japanese stocks
Third Point to move forward with Yahoo proxy fight
Babcock wins contract to upgrade UK nuclear sub
Investment banks must choose to invest or quit key areas-report
WRAPUP 1-Annan due in China, Russia says Syria peace takes time
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Barclays optimistic on Singapore banks
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-CIMB upgrades CSE Global to outperform
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Singapore's index futures higher
Nikkei nudges up in light trade, dip-buying supports
Exxon reports leak at Baytown facility
UPDATE 4-Major quake rattles Chile but no serious damage
WRAPUP 1-BATS leaders disagree on new IPO for exchange
ConocoPhillips reports flaring at NJ refinery after FCCU upset-filing
Asia Private Equity Weekly News, March 26, 2012
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares edge up as resource stocks bounce back
FSA'S Cole calls tougher penalties-FT
FOREX-Euro holds near 3-wk high, Aussie finds support
Nikkei edges up, investors buy on recent dip
STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-See Hup Seng up on offshore drilling acquisition
STOCKS NEWS ASEAN-Hiap Hoe jumps on takeover talk
FOREX-Yen broadly weaker as importers sell after rise
Nikkei nudges higher, metals outperform
JGBs tick up slightly on Treasuries, month-end buying hopes
CORRECTED-FEATURE-Tough times in the U.S.-China iPad smuggling game
PRESS DIGEST - Financial Times - March 26
STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-HSBC underweight Singapore, cuts SingTel
STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-UE E&C rises to record on strong volume
STXNEWS LATAM- Argentine province to strip YPF of concession
Elliott urges Ally against ResCap bankruptcy
Market Chatter -- Corporate finance press digest
Elliott urges Ally against ResCap bankruptcy
Investors grapple with higher wages in "low-cost" China
Fire extinguished at Exxon's Billings refinery -report
STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Index falls to two-week low
REFILE-UPDATE 2-Investors grapple with higher wages in "low-cost" China
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise in cautious trade after losses
Deripaska mulls buying RUSAL's Norilsk stake-source
UPDATE 1-Iranian leader says US can no longer dictate policy
Australia blocks China's Huawei for NBN over security concerns
European shares rise on bargain hunting
JGBs gain on tight repo rates ahead of financial year-end
PRESS DIGEST - New York Times business news - March 26
PROFILE-Kuwait Central Bank Governor Mohammad al-Hashel
Iranian leader says US can no longer dictate policy
STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Index hits two-week low, Genting falls
STOCKS NEWS SINGAPORE-Dividends to drive EPS growth-Coutts
Forward Calendar - U.S. corporate bond new issues
Euro jumps 1 pct vs yen - Reuters data
UPDATE 1-PIMCO's Gross sees Fed QE3 hints in April-Twitter
UPDATE 1-Valeant to buy Russia's Natur Produkt for $180 mln
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT - Wall St extends gains; major indexes up 1 pct
PRECIOUS-Gold up 1 pct as Fed comments support easing hopes
Mexico posts $442 mln surplus in February
Euro adds to gains vs dollar after data
UPDATE 1-Walter Energy sees weak 1st-qtr
TEXT-S&P says Verisk rtgs unaffected by acquisition
UPDATE 1-Illumina sued by Columbia Univ. over DNA patents
UPDATE 2-Mexican election favorite Pena Nieto extends lead over rival
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac 2012 bill sale calendar
CANADA STOCKS-TSX gets lift from German data, Bernanke
Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and FHLB 2012 note calendar
UPDATE 1-Russia gold output growth to slow in '12-union
US top court refuses tobacco firm appeal in smoker case
UPDATE 2-Nigeria, GE in power investment accord
Producer sales keep firm lid on US nickel premiums
U.S. Treasury to sell $35 bln in 4-week bills