Bombardier's C Series commercial jet takes off on its first flight on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013 in Montreal.Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press
DEAL OF THE DAY:
Bombardier said to hold talks on C Series order from JetBlue
Bombardier Inc., struggling to find established airlines as buyers for its new C Series airliner, is in talks about a possible order from JetBlue Airways Corp., two people familiar with the matter said.
The discussions are continuing and no decision has been reached, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the deliberations are private. JetBlue's fleet now consists of aircraft from Airbus Group SE and Embraer SA. Story
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Delta Oil Nigeria scoops up Mart Resources
Nigerian oil company, Delta Oil Nigeria, announced it is buying Calgary-based Mart Resources Inc. for $125-million.
Mart Resources shareholders will receive 35 cents a share for tendering. The stock closed at 19 cents on the eve of the acquisition announcement. Press release
Pharma company Shire rallies on bid talk
Shares in Anglo-Irish pharmaceutical company Shire PLC rallied as chatter across the pond suggested it was preparing a bid for U.S. drugs developer Radius Health Inc. Story
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Niall McGee