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Monday, December 16, 2013

Market Chatter-Corporate finance press digest, (NYSE: JPM), (NYSE: TWC), (NYSE: TWX)

The following corporate finance-related stories were reported by media: * Comcast Corp is examining three scenarios for a potential deal with Time Warner Cable Inc, including a full takeover bid for the second-largest cable operator, people close to the situation said on Monday.* The British Prime Minister's national security adviser, Kim Darroch, is expected to propose that ministers have the final decision on deals that affect critical national infrastructure, the Financial Times said, citing sources.* JPMorgan Chase & Co, which is pushing to simplify operations on its $2.46 trillion balance sheet, has put up for sale its Global Special Opportunities Group, an Asia-based unit that makes investments in mid-sized companies, according to a person familiar with the matter.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan Chase) is a financial holding company. Shares of JPM traded higher by 0.45% or $0.25/share to $56.42. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $42.90 and as high as $58.14. On average, 20246300 shares of JPM exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 26379184.

Time Warner Cable Inc. (TWC) is a provider of video, high-speed data and voice services in the United States with systems located in five geographic areas: New York State, the Carolinas, Ohio, Southern California and Texas. Shares of TWC traded higher by 0.52% or $0.68/share to $132.09. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $84.57 and as high as $139.85. On average, 2564530 shares of TWC exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2419516.

Time Warner Inc. (Time Warner) is a media and entertainment company. Shares of TWX traded higher by 1.17% or $0.77/share to $66.32. In the past year, the shares have traded as low as $46.70 and as high as $70.77. On average, 4434450 shares of TWX exchange hands on a given day and today's volume is recorded at 2744223.



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