The FINANCIAL -- The Bank of Thailand on Friday cut its economic growth forecast for last year to 1.00% from 1.8% previously to reflect the damage caused by the severe floods that inundated the country last year, disrupting production and hurting domestic demand, while external economic headwinds also hampered exports.

The FINANCIAL -- NYSE Euronext announced that in light of the decision by the European Commission to prohibit its proposed combination with Deutsche Boerse, the companies are in discussions to terminate their merger agreement, according to NYSE Euronext.

The FINANCIAL -- Anglo-Swiss miner Xstrata PLC said Thursday that it is in talks with commodities titan Glencore International having received an approach regarding an all-share merger of equals,according to London Stock Exchange.

The FINANCIAL - Glencore International plc notes the announcement by Xstrata plc earlier regarding a possible all share merger of equals between Xstrata and Glencore, according to London Stock Exchange.