GFI GROUP BOARD COMMITTEE TO REVIEW UNSOLICITED BID FROM BGC PARTNERS 

Interdealer broker GFI Group Inc., responding to a $675 million hostile bid from rival BGC Partners Inc., said a special board committee will review the offer. (published 0021 GMT)

 
 
LOGITECH 2Q NET INCOME MORE THAN DOUBLES -- UPDATE 

Logitech International SA Thursday said its net income in the second quarter more than doubled, a further sign of the computer-peripheral maker's turnaround is gathering steam. (published 0237 GMT)

 
 
HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES WORKERS ENDORSE STRIKE 

Unionized workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries late Wednesday endorsed a possible strike over wage and benefit issues, threatening to halt production at the world's biggest shipbuilding company for the first time in 20 years. (published 0205 GMT)