Blackstone's new China fund is denominated in the nation's currency, the renminbi—not the dollar—a sign that Asia's financial infrastructure is rapidly coming of age.
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Hershey weighs $17 billion Cadbury bid: sourceNov 20 2009 4:58pm EST
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Rio's Cloud Peak down in debut, others fare betterNov 20 2009 4:57pm EST
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Paulson's golden investors have to commit $10 millionNov 20 2009 4:49pm EST
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Stocks dip as investors fret about recoveryNov 20 2009 4:32pm EST
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Black Friday deals may not signal retail comebackNov 20 2009 3:18pm EST
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Republicans Talk Turkey on Health Care
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