Dagens Industri

Atlas CEO Set to Return Cash to Owners on Lack of Major M&A

Atlas Copco AB is poised to return excess funds to shareholders next year as the largest maker of air compressors struggles to find major acquisition targets.

Yen Weakens Versus Dollar Amid Wagers G-20 Won’t Criticize Japan

The yen fell versus the dollar the first time in four days after a Group of 20 official said there isn’t a plan for a statement by the nations to echo a Group of Seven pledge to avoid using exchange rates as policy targets.

Yen Climbs to 2-Week High Versus Euro as G-20 Meets; Kron

The yen climbed to the strongest in more than two weeks against the euro as Group-of-20 officials begin talks in Moscow, fueling speculation they may criticize Japanese policies that have helped weaken the currency.

SKF Gains as CEO Tells Dagens Industri North America Is ‘Strong’

SKF AB, the world’s largest maker of ball bearings, climbed the most in more than three months after Dagens Industri reported the company continues to see rising demand in North America and improvements in Europe.

Arle Said to Plan Hilding Anders Sale for $1.5 Billion

Arle Capital Partners Ltd. plans to sell Hilding Anders AB, the Swedish mattress-maker with operations in 40 countries, for as much as 10 billion kronor ($1.53 billion), a person familiar with the plans said.

Schibsted, Modern Times Eye SBS Assets, Dagens Industri Says

Schibsted ASA , Modern Times Group AB and Bonnier AB may be interested in buying the Scandinavian parts of SBS Broadcasting Networks, Dagens Industri reported, without saying where it got the information.

Intel Is in Talks to Purchase Nordic Edge, Dagens Industri Says

Intel Corp. is in talks to acquire Nordic Edge AB, a Swedish maker of information technology security solutions, Dagens Industri reported, citing Nordic Edge Chairman Jan Ramkvist .

Youngman is Saab’s New Hope for China Deal, Dagens Industri Says

China Youngman Automobile Group Co. is the new frontrunner for a deal with with Saab Automobile, the Swedish carmaker owned by Spyker Cars NV , Dagens Industri reported, citing unidentified sources.

Saab in Cooperation Talks with BMW Over New Model, Dagens Industri Reports

Saab Automobile, the Swedish carmaker acquired by Spyker Cars NV from General Motors Co., is in talks with Germany’s Bayerische Motoren Werke AG about cooperating with the development of Saab’s new 9-2 model, Dagens Industri reported today, citing an unidentified person with knowledge of the plans.

Autoliv’s China Business Most Profitable, Dagens Industri Says

Autoliv Inc.’s factories in China are the company’s most profitable, with an operating margin “well above” a global average of about 11 percent, Dagens Industri said, citing Jan Carlson, chief executive officer of the auto-parts maker.

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Yen Weakens as Grains Drop With Gold; S&P 500 Fluctuates

John Malone Buys Irish ‘Green Banana’ as Castle Prices Fall

U.S. Stocks Little Changed as Investors Weigh Stimulus

Gold, Silver Fall on Bets Fed May Cut U.S. Bond Purchases

Apple Seen Using Loopholes to Evade $9 Billion in Taxes