US banks want a piece of Texas
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US banks are feasting on the fast-growing Texas market, where a rapidly growing population and its ability to lure new businesses have experts predicting competition for deals there will become more intense.
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Dell is moving closer to announcing plans to build a new factory in the United States. The Round Rock, Texas, PC maker, is indeed eyeing a spot in North Carolina, as previously reported, for a plant that would
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By Mike D. Smith, The Beaumont Enterprise, Texas  Feb. 4--Potential buyers who think they have plenty of time to shop for a  good deal before putting up cash for that coveted deer lease or quiet country  plot might not want to wait too long.
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BBVA, based in Madrid, Spain, pursued the acquisition based on LNB's presence in the Hispanic market in the Texas-Mexico border area.
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U.S. equity fund Lone Star  is offering part of its stake in Korea Exchange Bank  in a block trade, a source familiar with the deal said on Thursday.
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By John Moritz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Feb.
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Treasury chief is looking for a financial instrument to help homeowners facing foreclosure.
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U.S. buyout fund Lone Star said on Sunday   it was still in talks with South Korea's Kookmin Bank   060000.KS to sell Korea Exchange Bank (KEB) 004940.KS but   may decide to scrap a preliminary deal reached in May.
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Lone Star Funds will recoup almost a third of its original investment in a move that drew divided reaction.
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Deutsche Bank wants a US Bankruptcy Court in Houston to dismiss the filing of Russian oil giant Yukos for lack of jurisdiction, contending the company has no American presence beyond
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By Scott Streater, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Feb.
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Spainâs second-largest bank will depend on North America for 10 percent of its earnings after it completes the purchase of 622 new U.S. branches.
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Wal-Mart Stores said it expected to offer banking services in Mexico by the second half of 2007. Eduardo Solorzano, the president of Wal-Mart de Mexico, or Walmex, said the company would initially finance its banking business with its own capital. Last week, Mexico approved the opening of five new banks, including one by Walmex. Mr. Solorzano said he hoped the companyÂs banking division would bring it closer to its customers. The bank is expected to offer basic deposits and loans, including savings accounts linked to debit cards and checkbooks.
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By R.A. Dyer, and Max B. Baker, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas  Sep.
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One of Spain's largest banks will soon be crossing the Mexican border in search of Hispanic customers.
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The owners of the Northern Bank have confirmed for the first time that it may be on the market. The National Australia Bank has said it will consider selling its operations on both sides of the Irish border.
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German investment bank Deutsche Bank challenged the right of Yukos to claim bankruptcy protection under US law. It will place adverts and in a court filing on Tuesday it said the oil giant has few Texas ties