HALISTER: Novartis Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Amneal Pharmaceuticals

Novartis Said to Be in Talks to Acquire Amneal Pharmaceuticals

(Bloomberg) -- Novartis and Amneal may reach agreement soon, people familiar say.
  • Closely held Amneal may be valued at as much as $8b
  • Amneal is working with an adviser as it explores options, two people said
  • No final decision has been made and sale may still fall apart, people said
  • Novartis spokesman declined to comment
  • Representative for Bridgewater, NJ-based Amneal also declined to comment
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Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

Tickers
2341014Z US (Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC)
NOVN VX (Novartis AG)

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HALISTER1: Big Money, Big Questions at Trump Protege's Remote Casino

Big Money, Big Questions at Trump Protege's Remote Casino

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Source: BN (Bloomberg News)

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LVS US (Las Vegas Sands Corp)
WYNN US (Wynn Resorts Ltd)
1076 HK (Imperial Pacific International Holdings Ltd)

People
Donald Trump (United States of America)
David Paterson (Job Channel Network)
Edward Rendell (Ballard Spahr LLP)
Eugene Sullivan (United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces)
Grant Govertsen (Union Gaming Group LLC)

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Luxury Spending

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HALISTER1: Australian Stocks to Watch: ANZ Bank, Macquarie, Harvey Norman

Australian Stocks to Watch: ANZ Bank, Macquarie, Harvey Norman

(Bloomberg) -- The S&P/ASX 200 Index futures -0.3%; futures relative to estimated fair value suggest an early decline of 0.7%.
  • Abacus Property (ABP): Annual meeting scheduled
  • ANZ Bank (ANZ): Asked AmBank to boost anti-money laundering controls: FT; Meiji Yasuda Life to buy ANZ life insurance unit: Sankei; Trades ex-div.
  • BHP Billiton (BHP), Fortescue (FMG): Iron ore’s trumped up gains seen at risk after doubling
  • CIMIC Group (CIM): CPB Contractors wins Amberley base upgrade project
  • Crown Resorts (CWN): Employee released in China after almost month in detention
  • CSL (CSL): Afstyla gets positive recommendation in Europe
  • Echo Resources (EAR): Takeover offer bidders statement, offers sent
  • Harvey Norman (HVN): Annual meeting scheduled; NOTE: Co. earlier this month said 1Q adj. profit +26%, comp. sales +6.6%
  • Insurance Australia (IAG): Said to plan A$300m hybrid offer: AFR
  • Macquarie Group (MQG): UniCredit says in talks after multiple offers for Pioneer
  • * Newcrest (NCM), Northern Star (NST), Evolution (EVN), OZ Minerals (OZL), Saracen (SAR), Regis Resources (RRL), Resolute Mining (RSG), St Barbara (SBM), Woodside Petroleum (WPL), Worleyparsons (WOR), Oil Search (OSH), Beach Energy (BPT), Karoon (KAR), Origin Energy (ORG): Commodities decline most in 4 months as gold, oil slump
  • OZ Minerals (OZL): Cut to underperform vs neutral at Credit Suisse
  • Rio Tinto (RIO): Board to meet Monday on consultant payments: FT
  • Santos (STO): Chairman says ENN desire for board seat understandable
  • Webjet (WEB): Raised to buy vs neutral at UBS
  • Westpac (WBC): Trades ex-div.
N.Z. Stocks:
  • Massive quake kills 2 in New Zealand, causes extensive damage
    • Tsunami threat eases as N.Z. Assesses Earthquake Damage
  • CBL (CBL NZ): No property insurance exposure in N.Z.
  • Mainfreight (MFT): Lower North Island, South Island Services Halted
  • NZX (NZX): Plans to open markets as per usual
  • Precinct Properties (PCT NZ): Has engaged structural engineers to inspect assets in wake of tremblor
  • Bank of New York Australia ADR Index +0.1%
  • BHP Billiton ADR -1.7% to A$24.85 equivalent, 0.4% discount to last Sydney close
  • Rio Tinto ADR -0.5% to A$51.78 equivalent, ~13% discount to last Sydney close
  • Cos. trading above 20/50/200 DMAs, Bollinger upper band with RSI above 70: RIO, SGM, FMG, SFR
  • Cos. trading below 20/50/200 DMAs, Bollinger lower band with RSI below 30: TCL, APA, GMG, VRT, TLS, GPT, CHC, MQA, SGP, AHG, VCX, SKI, AST, NSR
Related:
  • Australia Gets Hidden Stimulus as AUD Lags Commodity Rally
  • Australia Backs Paris Climate Deal to Exploit Opportunity
  • RBA releases Australia September credit card data; due 11:30 a.m. Sydney time
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Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

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HALISTER1: ANZ Had Asked AmBank to Boost Anti-Money Laundering Controls: FT

ANZ Had Asked AmBank to Boost Anti-Money Laundering Controls: FT

(Bloomberg) -- ANZ asked its Malaysian affiliate AmBank to strengthen anti-money laundering controls when breaches became public knowledge, FT reports, citing CEO Shayne Elliott.
  • Elliott says he wasn’t on the AmBank board at the time the alleged corrupt transactions took place; acknowledged there were clear breakdowns in compliance
  • Elliott says ANZ as a shareholder had written formally to AmBank and “lobbied or suggested they act quickly to change their processes”
  • AmBank didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment: FT
  • NOTE: Nov. 8, Malaysia Took Action Against Bankers Covering up for 1MDB: Edge
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Source: BFW (Bloomberg First Word)

Tickers
0206021D MK (1Malaysia Development Bhd)
AMM MK (AMMB Holdings Bhd)

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