Macau casino firm Galaxy proposes bond yield -sources

HONG KONG, Dec 6 (Reuters) - Macau casino operator Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. has set an indicative yield range on its $500 million, two-part bond, market sources said on Tuesday.

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Mon, December 5th, 2005

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