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3:50 AM BBVA (BBVA) is considering the sale of its pension businesses in Latin America, calling it an attractive but non-core unit. BBVA is slow-boating it, saying the strategic review will take several quarters and a decision is unlikely to be made this year. Comment!
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3:27 AM Shell (RDS.A) extends its $1.8B offer to acquire Cove Energy (CNVGF.PK) to June 13, after Thailand's PTT Exploration came in with a higher $1.9B bid yesterday, sending Cove shares +11.2% in London to 249p, above PTT's 240p/share bid. Some expect Shell to pony up as much as $2.5B; Shell plays coy - it's "considering its options and will make a further announcement if appropriate." (previously) Comment!
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