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Inquiry into whether the company’s Star Pubs unit forced some tenants to buy its beer

Inquiry into whether company forced tenants to buy its beer

Barratt Developments Plc, Britain's biggest housebuilder, said on Wednesday it expects annual pretax profit to be ahead of market expectations, helped by margin growth and contributions from joint ventures.

Japanese travel services provider H.I.S. Co said on Wednesday it would spend 42.655 billion yen ($391.76 million) to launch a tender offer for about 40% of shares in hotel operator Unizo Holdings Co.

The Bank of Canada on Wednesday looks set to raise its second-quarter economic growth forecast and stand pat on interest rates, taking a different tack from some major peers, which are signaling plans for additional stimulus.

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Indian shares edged lower on Wednesday amid renewed concerns over trade tension between the United States and India, with Tata Motors and Tata Consultancy Services dragging the index lower.

Elliott Management Corp, Paul Singer's $35 billion hedge fund, has outspent all rivals in pushing for corporate changes like spin-offs, mergers, and management overhauls this year.

Japanese travel services provider H.I.S. Co is considering launching a tender offer for hotel operator Unizo Holdings Co, the Nikkei business daily reported in its online edition on Wednesday.

China stocks traded little changed on Wednesday morning as investors shrugged off news that Beijing and Washington resumed trade talks, while a flood of initial public offerings targeting Shanghai's new tech board drew attention, diverting funds from the rest of the market. ** The CSI300 index rose 0.1%, to 3,797.85,...