The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media: * Bank of Ireland is understood to be in advanced talks with U.S. private equity investors interested in taking a stake in the lender which needs to raise 4.2 billion euros ($6.0 billion) in fresh capital, the Sunday Business Post said. * Ford Motor Co is spending $1 billion in an effort to develop a new generation of vehicles for its struggling Lincoln brand, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing dealers briefed on the plan.
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