* MSCI Asia ex-Japan at fresh 9-mth high, Nikkei opens up
0.4 pct

By Andrew Callus
LONDON, Dec 2(Reuters) – BP will outline growth plans
for its oil and gas production arm on Monday in its first
strategy update since striking a series of deals aimed at
getting…

WASHINGTON, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Outgoing U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro delayed immediately
implementing a rule to lift a ban on broader-based advertising
for private…