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Dong Energy, Wind Power Operator, to Pursue I.P.O. in Copenhagen
The company, which is the world’s largest offshore wind energy operator, plans a listing on Nasdaq in Copenhagen this summer.

2 Online Art Auctioneers to Merge and Go Global
Paddle8 and Auctionata sell art objects too valuable for eBay, but generally costing no more than $500,000. Terms of the merger were not disclosed.

Valeant Promised Price Breaks on Drugs. Heart Hospitals Are Still Waiting.
Several hospitals say nothing has changed since Valeant vowed to look into assertions that no hospital could be found that had received a discount.

Hedge Funds Look for Hard Hats in a Year of Collapsing Mergers
Since the beginning of January, $400 billion worth of corporate mergers have fallen apart in the United States, creating anxiety in those who bet on them.

Stricken by Fuel-Economy Scandal, Mitsubishi Turns to Nissan
Japanese automakers say they will discuss a tie-up, which could help Mitsubishi cope with the impact of decades of cheating on fuel-economy tests.

Google to Ban All Payday Loan Ads
The web giant said the move was to protect its users from such lending, which often leads to unaffordable repayment terms and financial harm.

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Firm of Clinton Son-in-Law Said to Close Greece Hedge Fund | ‘Contract for Deed’ Lending Under Scrutiny

Canadian Hotel Investment Trust to Be Sold for $1.6 billion
InnVest Real Estate Investment Trust, which holds 109 hotels in Canada, will be sold to a Canadian company backed by Hong Kong money.

‘Contract for Deed’ Lending Gets Federal Scrutiny
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is investigating the mortgage financing model that is viewed by many as often harmful for low-income buyers.

Breakingviews: Change Is in the Air for Pharmaceutical Mergers
The recent actions of Zoetis and Allergan suggest a more subdued approach to deals.

Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Fiasco Is a Harbinger of Mainland Woes
Illinois, New Jersey, Philadelphia, St. Louis and other states and cities are under dark financial clouds brought on by deferring costs for decades.

Clinton Son-in-Law’s Firm Is Said to Close Greece Hedge Fund
Eaglevale Partners, an investment firm co-founded by Marc Mezvinsky, Chelsea Clinton’s husband, is said to be shutting down a fund betting on a Greek revival.

Staples and Office Depot End Merger Plan After Judge Blocks It
A federal judge said the combination would “substantially impair” competition in the business of selling office supplies.

Uber Recognizes New York Drivers’ Group, Short of Union
The agreement, Uber’s latest attempt to ease concerns about its labor model, establishes benefits for drivers but stops short of unionization.

Deal Professor: How Bill Gates Became Embroiled in a Swiss Shareholder Fight
Through his foundation and investment arm, Mr. Gates has sued to block the Burkard family of Switzerland from selling the chemicals maker Sika.

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