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Comcast denies it has deal to buy NBC Universal   

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Comcast Corp, the largest U.S. cable service provider, denied a Web report on Wednesday that it had struck a deal to buy media conglomerate NBC Universal for $35 billion.

Citi closes sale of Nikko Cordial to SMFG   

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Citigroup completed the sale of its Japanese brokerage Nikko Cordial Securities to Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, one more step in the U.S. bank’s plans to shed non-core assets.

BofA CEO Lewis to step down by year’s end   

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Beleaguered Bank of America Corp said Chief Executive Ken Lewis will retire by year’s end and his successor is yet to be determined, the bank announced late Wednesday.

Wall Street slips on Chicago PMI, but Q3 ends strong   

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks fell on Wednesday after a surprising contraction in an index of Midwest business activity, but buying of technology bellwethers like Cisco Systems Inc at the end of a strong quarter limited losses.

Penske drops bid for Saturn, GM to end brand   

DETROIT (Reuters) – Penske Automotive Group said on Wednesday it has terminated discussions with General Motors Co to acquire the automaker’s Saturn brand.