Supermarket magnate Ron Burkle's Yucaipa Companies said Monday that it had taken a "significant equity stake" in Relativity Media, the fledgling movie studio behind films such as "Immortals" and the upcoming Snow White tale, "Mirror Mirror."

The Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto said Tuesday that it now holds a majority stake in Ivanhoe Mines, further extending its control over immense Mongolian gold and copper deposits.

* Rio raises Ivanhoe stake to 51 pct from 49 pct * Rio says no current intention to buy more stock * Ivanhoe agreed last week to scrap "poison pill" (Adds details, background) LONDON, Jan 24 ...

DaVita Inc. , a leading provider of kidney care services for those diagnosed with chronic kidney disease today announced it has acquired controlling interest in NephroLife, a leading Bangalore-based kidney care company.

Lehman Brothers closed on the purchase of a $1.325 billion stake in real estate group Archstone, sidelining Sam Zell's real estate investment trust Equity Residential.

Japanese electronics giant Sony is in talks to take a stake of up to 30 percent in Olympus as the camera firm looks to shore up its finances after a $1.7 billion cover-up scandal, a report said Tuesday.

Capital Research & Management Co., a Los Angeles-based investment fund, increased its stake in UniCredit SpA (UCG) as Italy ’s biggest bank raises cash to plug a capital shortfall and comply with European rules.

Rio Tinto has taken a majority stake in Ivanhoe Mines Ltd, having purchased shares that take its interest to 51 per cent.

LONDON (Reuters) - A Russian-led investment company have agreed to take a large stake in English championship (second division) soccer club Reading and plan to provide initial funding to strengthen the team during the current transfer window. Thames Sports Investment (TSI), founded by Russian Anton Zingarevich, have reached an outline agreement with long-standing club owner John Madejski on the ...

* Vkontakte.ru eyes 3 pct stake sale to boost valuation * Sees potential IPO in 2012 or 2013 * Mail.ru is a near 40 percent shareholder MOSCOW, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Russia's biggest socialnetwork Vkontakte.ru ...