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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,...

* Ex-JBIC head says shouldn't focus too much on weakening yen

Most Southeast Asian stock markets rose slightly on Wednesday in thin trade, with Singapore leading the gains, as markets awaited further direction from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's congressional testimony slated later in the day. Expectations of a dovish rate policy has been a major stimulant...

Collapse of Barchester sale comes as rival groups also seek buyers

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