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23:55
25/Jun
2008
World's 100 Leading Brands -- None Are Chinese | joint ventures - chinalawblog.com; 862 words.
Business Week, working with Interbrand, just did a list of the 100 leading global brands and none of the brands are Chinese. Based on its methodology, this should not be a surprise. The article states... Read »
23:52
25/Jun
2008
Scots economic growth 'slowing' | economy - bbc.co.uk; 268 words.
Growth in the Scottish economy has slowed, according to figures from analysts at Lloyds TSB. The bank's Business Monitor's latest report showed the Scottish economy continuing to grow in the quarter t... Read »
23:51
25/Jun
2008
Scots business icons prove it is still possible to prosper | economy - scotsman.com; 624 words.
TWO of Scotland's pioneering entrepreneurs yesterday defied the growing economic gloom, unveiling figures that proved that businesses or at least some of them can prosper amid the economic slowdow... Read »
23:48
25/Jun
2008
Investors vote on HBOS cash plan | credit card - virginmedia.com; 379 words.
Shareholders in Halifax Bank of Scotland are voting on plans for a 4 billion cash injection. The high street giant, which is Britain's biggest mortgage lender, is asking investors for the mammoth sum... Read »
23:39
25/Jun
2008
American cuts 30 more flights out of Lambert | airlines - stltoday.com; 803 words.
It's going to get harder to get places by air. On Wednesday, we started to find out just how much harder. American Airlines said it will slash 30 flights a day from its schedule at Lambert-St. Louis I... Read »
23:36
25/Jun
2008
Futuris shares soar after CEO quits | stocks - news.com.au; 378 words.
FUTURIS chief executive Les Wozniczka has quit following yesterday's profit downgrade which sent the company's shares plummeting. Mr Wozniczka, who was appointed CEO in 2003, said he took full respons... Read »
23:28
25/Jun
2008
Morgan Stanley Private Equity, a unit of financial ervices firm Morgan Stanley (MS) said late Wednesday that it has completed the | venture capital - ikonnews.com; 453 words.
Morgan Stanley Private Equity, a unit of financial ervices firm Morgan Stanley (MS) said late Wednesday that it has completed the acquisition of 60% majority stake in the U. The transaction valued 100... Read »
23:26
25/Jun
2008
SEB unit pays $200m for Ubi industrial property | property investment - lushhomemedia.com; 491 words.
Citi sees no oversupply of homes in next two years . Q2 investment sales of properties slide, but money waiting in the wings . YTL s Sentosa villas to start from $12m each. High Court dismisses appeal... Read »
23:26
25/Jun
2008
Q2 investment sales of properties slide, but money waiting in the wings | commercial real estate - lushhomemedia.com; 970 words.
Price mismatch expected to keep volume of deals low TOTAL investment sales of Singapore real estate, a gauge of developers and investors medium- to long-term confidence in the property sector, have ... Read »
23:23
25/Jun
2008
Stocks remain strong at noon | stocks shares - wabusinessnews.com.au; 768 words.
The Australian share market continued to perform well at noon following a strong lead from the financial sector and the US Federal Reserve's decision to leave left interest rates unchanged. At 1200 AE... Read »
23:22
25/Jun
2008
Repo hike: RBI plays havoc | stock market investing - rediff.com; 737 words.
26, 2008 08:25 ISTAt a time when your monthly food and fuel budget is already pressurising your pockets, the home loan, car loan and personal loan EMIs just got larger. And this swelling budget is not... Read »
23:19
25/Jun
2008
Zoomlion wins bid for Italian CIFA | venture capital - chinaeconomicreview.com; 114 words.
Construction machinery manufacturer Changsha Zoomlion has won a joint bid with Goldman Sachs and two other investors for Italian construction firm Compagnia Italiana Forme Acciaio SpA (CIFA), Reuters... Read »
23:12
25/Jun
2008
A private tenancy for a minimum of one year is proposed in a consultation launched on new approaches to housing homeless people in Scotland | buy to let - sourceuk.net; 436 words.
A private tenancy for a minimum of one year is proposed in a consultation launched on new approaches to housing homeless people in Scotland. Local authorities will be given more flexibility to use the... Read »
22:59
25/Jun
2008
Oil, metals prices fall; grains see gains | commodities - investmentmarkets.co.uk; 385 words.
The price of crude oil was lower on Wednesday after the US Energy Information Administration released its weekly US inventories data, which showed that crude oil and distillates stockpiles were up las... Read »
22:53
25/Jun
2008
Financials lead market up | stock markets - thewest.com.au; 991 words.
Strong start partly blamed on options expiry, short covering and bargain hunters taking advantage of others doing tax loss selling over the last few days. Bond yields fell after the Rate decision sugg... Read »
22:51
25/Jun
2008
David Caminer: System designer behind LEO, the world's first business computer | germany - independent.co.uk; 1026 words.
In 1947 J. Lyons & Co, the catering firm best known for its chain of teashops, made the extraordinary decision to build a computer. The Lyons computer, called LEO for Lyons Electronic Office, was the ... Read »
22:50
25/Jun
2008
BAA to refinance 7.15 billion loans | banks - uk-airport-news.info; 340 words.
BAA is close to securing 7.15 billion of loans to refinance debt, bankers involved with the deal are reported to have said. The loans will mature between 2010 and 2013, with Royal Bank of Scotland, H... Read »
22:46
25/Jun
2008
House prices slump by 30,000 | buy to let - irishexaminer.com; 373 words.
26 June 2008 House prices slump by 30,000 By Niamh Hennessy ALMOST 30,000 has been wiped off the value of the average house over the last year, as mortgage brokers predict difficult times lie ahead... Read »
22:44
25/Jun
2008
China's regulator approves 9 of 13 IPOs | stock market - jongo.com; 296 words.
China's stock regulator has quickened the pace of approving initial public offerings but still refrained from giving the nod to large fund-raising proposals, indicating concerns of adding more pressur... Read »
22:30
25/Jun
2008
Buy When Everyone Says Sell | stocks and mutual funds - contrarianprofits.com; 1167 words.
The Falling Market Profit Plan. In the short run, though, the ride can get a little bumpy. Even the big moneymakers on Wall Street get scared when the market declines. And even they hedge their bets u... Read »
22:28
25/Jun
2008
Anheuser To Reject InBev Offer | wine spirits - silobreaker.com; 858 words.
Belgium , people close to the American company said on Wednesday.The rejection, which has been widely expected, will . Anheuser to reject InBev offer, restructure: reports PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - An... Read »
22:25
25/Jun
2008
Diesel hits 6 a gallon | credit debit - thesun.co.uk; 493 words.
Cheap Groceries. MILLIONS of drivers faced new misery yesterday as the price of diesel hit an all-time high of 6 a gallon. The cost at the pumps reached a record average 132.03p a litre, prompting m... Read »
22:09
25/Jun
2008
FSA launches payment protection insurance comparison tables | bad credit loans - insurance-business-review.com; 240 words.
The Financial Services Authority has announced the launch of free, impartial comparison tables for payment protection insurance on its consumer website. Continued fall in UK creditor insurance market ... Read »
22:07
25/Jun
2008
Turbines to power new energy | breast cancer - tiscali.co.uk; 673 words.
Search: Breast cancer genes Breast cancer screening could soon be transformed by genetic tests that indicate which members of the population are most at risk of the disease, according to a new study. ... Read »
22:07
25/Jun
2008
Fresh hope in breast cancer | africa - tiscali.co.uk; 622 words.
Renewable energy blueprint A huge increase in the number of wind turbines across the UK will be part of a "radical" 100 billion blueprint to boost renewable energy. The Government will outline measur... Read »
22:07
25/Jun
2008
New Bill to give OAPs better | africa - tiscali.co.uk; 614 words.
Neil Entwistle guilty Briton Neil Entwistle will spend the rest of his life in jail after being convicted of murdering his American wife and baby daughter. The jury found he shot his 27-year-old wife ... Read »
22:04
25/Jun
2008
Pilkington Building Products - UK | air purification - fenestration-uk.com; 448 words.
Pilkington has announced changes in the manufacture and processing its Pilkington Pyroshield . The changes, which involve the suspension of manufacture of the fire safety product at Watson Street in ... Read »
21:58
25/Jun
2008
Aussies told to leave Zimbabwe | letters - smh.com.au; 534 words.
Australians in Zimbabwe have been urged to leave under an upgraded travel advice by the Government which warns the political crisis may escalate in the coming weeks. The advice, issued today by the De... Read »
21:53
25/Jun
2008
Hilary Benn starts to allocate flood funds | stock market investing - publicservice.co.uk; 446 words.
Since the final report by Sir Michael Pitt into the summer floods, there have been several responses from key figures. Flood management unacceptable, says Pitt Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said t... Read »
21:52
25/Jun
2008
The last-minute surprise that is 'maintaining consumer confidence' | credit debit - blogspot.com; 88 words.
Proper consultation is the rock upon which good regulation is founded. And for the Financial Services Authority, consultation is in its DNA. So when it does the unthinkable and drops a bombshell witho... Read »
21:48
25/Jun
2008
Samsung Gears Up for New Management Experiment | buy to let - chosun.com; 525 words.
The Samsung Group is starting what is seen as a new experiment in management in July. With the resignation of chairman Lee Kun-hee, the country s biggest family-owned conglomerate will introduce an in... Read »
21:44
25/Jun
2008
Suzz | social security - timegoesby.net; 1451 words.
In this regular weekend feature you will find links to news items from the preceding week related to elders and aging, along with whatever else catches my fancy that I think you might like to know. Su... Read »
21:44
25/Jun
2008
Plasti-kote Invests in Recycling Opportunities | buy to let - diyweek.net; 462 words.
With an eye on the struggling property market and to promote sustainable living, Plasti-kote, the market leading spray paint brand of the Valspar Corporation, has recently invested in the philosophy o... Read »
21:31
25/Jun
2008
Griffin fears new deal for Verve | alternative energy - thewest.com.au; 488 words.
Griffin Energy boss Wayne Trumble has warned the Government not to renege on its commitment to limit State-owned utility Verve s capacity to produce power in the face of the gas crisis. Mr Trumble als... Read »
21:28
25/Jun
2008
Gen Y wasting $48bn a year on the good life | aged care - news.com.au; 938 words.
Entertainment. GENERATION Y wastes $48 billion a year on hedonistic pursuits , according to recent research. Young Australians spending habits are focused on living the good life and revolve around ... Read »
21:27
25/Jun
2008
Blackout leaves fans in the dark | football soccer - telegraph.co.uk; 527 words.
Skip to article: Euro 2008: Power cut leaves television fans in the dark. Millions of football fans missed a crucial part of the Euro 2008 semi-final when a power blackout twice interrupted BBC covera... Read »
21:26
25/Jun
2008
Monsanto Sinks On Sales Miss, Lackluster Guidance | online sales - investors.com; 624 words.
BlackBerry Maker RIM Misses Q1 Views Senate Advances $300 Bil Mortgage-Rescue Measure Democrats, Republicans See Quick Fix Pinning High Oil Prices On Speculators Euro Zone's Factory, Service Sectors S... Read »
21:23
25/Jun
2008
Damian Reece | buy to let - journalisted.com; 83 words.
Daily Telegraph(City Editor, Head of Business, City Editor and Andrew Porter Political Editor, Head of Business, in Davos) and The Sunday Telegraph . Daily Telegraph Bradford & Bingley's board and adv... Read »
21:17
25/Jun
2008
Investing in gold? | commodities trading - fool.com; 366 words.
June 25, 2008 Comments (1) I am concerned lately with the direction the economy is headed, more than I have been all year. I didn't get so distraught when housing prices fell and banks suffered, but... Read »
21:15
25/Jun
2008
AP Technology NewsBrief at 7:15 p.m. EDT | stocks shares - tmcnet.com; 786 words.
Oracle 4Q earnings rise 27 percent to $2. breezed past analysts' expectations in its fiscal fourth quarter, providing another sign of the technology industry's vitality despite the listless U. The bus... Read »
21:15
25/Jun
2008
In the Mail: Outlaw Journalist | disease conditions - silobreaker.com; 755 words.
In the mail today -- a copy of William McKeen 's new book Outlaw Journalist: The Life and Times of Hunter S. It will be available on July 8 but you can order now at Amazon. I'm especially anxious to ... Read »
21:06
25/Jun
2008
Short term lodging Studios in central Beijing Y190 | buy to let - thebeijinger.com; 160 words.
Studio apartments in central Beijing by subway station with private bathroom and kitchenette, 24-hr hot water, adsl broad-band wireless internet access, refrigerator, water heater, electric cooker, sh... Read »
21:04
25/Jun
2008
WSJ's Journal Women adds to staff | real estate investment - cision.com; 4844 words.
Business & FinancialShifts in store for New York Times business editors Posted on: 6/25/2008 International Herald Tribune business editor Liz Alderman , 3-314-143-9707, will move to The New York Times... Read »
21:03
25/Jun
2008
Auto supplier seeks protection | trucks suvs - globeinvestor.com; 525 words.
All the headwinds battering the North American auto parts industry have combined to push one of the largest suppliers operating in Canada into bankruptcy protection., which has 11 facilities in Canada... Read »
21:03
25/Jun
2008
Fed keeps a lid on interest rates | stocks bonds - globeinvestor.com; 626 words.
Caught between the rock of a battered economy and the rising tide of inflation fears, the U. Federal Reserve Board took the safe path Wednesday and opted to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged... Read »
21:03
25/Jun
2008
RENAULT MEGANE 1.6 Vvt Extreme Ii 5dr | luxury cars - sky.com; 1179 words.
I have just placed an order for a new Mercedes Benz C220 CDI with your company. I spoke with Neil who due to several queries contacted the dealership. He was most helpful and polite and professionally... Read »
21:01
25/Jun
2008
York "bearish" on U.S. auto sales outlook | chrysler - reuters.com; 304 words.
Poornima Gupta DETROIT (Reuters) - Jerry York, adviser to billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian, said on Wednesday U. auto sales were not likely to recover in the second half of this year and would onl... Read »
20:58
25/Jun
2008
Eighth of homeowners 'plan to sell' | credit mortgage - channel4.com; 396 words.
About one in eight homeowners are planning to sell their property during the coming year despite the current housing market downturn, research shows. Roughly 13% of people plan to put their property o... Read »
20:54
25/Jun
2008
Supervisors say no to hog confinement | real estate investing - globegazette.com; 435 words.
GARNER The Hancock County Board of Supervisors unanimously recommended denial of a permit for construction of a hog confinement proposed by Prestage Farms. However, Supervisor Sis Greiman said since... Read »
20:52
25/Jun
2008
Post-Restructuring, Netik Launches Fully Managed Data Service | executive - securitiesindustry.com; 581 words.
Chris Kentouris . Four months after using a private equity cash infusion to spin off from Bank of New York Mellon Corp., Netik has launched a service that allows buy- and sell-side firms to outsource ... Read »
20:50
25/Jun
2008
Barclays and NatWest breach data protection rules | identity theft - bankingtimes.co.uk; 306 words.
Barclays and NatWest breach data protection rules The Information Commissioner s Office (IC0), the independent public body set up to promote access to official information and protect personal informa... Read »
20:50
25/Jun
2008
Barclays writes down 1bn and considers rights issue | buy to let - bankingtimes.co.uk; 251 words.
In a trading update, Barclays has revealed that it has written down a further 1 billion in relation to the credit crisis, in the first quarter of the year. The bank s investment division, Barclays Ca... Read »
20:48
25/Jun
2008
Financial fire sales | banks - theatlantic.com; 463 words.
04:33 pm More banks try to auction off pieces of themselves with varying success: Barclay's : Oh lucky shareholders. Barclays believes investors should be grateful for the fact that its writedowns on ... Read »
20:46
25/Jun
2008
TOM RAWSTONE: The British firms doing business with Zimbabwe - are they helping the desperate or prolonging their misery? | africa - mailonsunday.co.uk; 1742 words.
At first glance, it is a question far removed from the world's most desperate country: What do Barclays Bank, the Post Office, London Underground and a pack of sugarsnap peas from Tesco all have in co... Read »
20:46
25/Jun
2008
UK based property investment firm enters the East African market | africa - wordpress.com; 245 words.
Kenyan male nurse charged with raping mentally impaired boy. Kenyan facing deportation commits suicide in Dallas. Eric Kimani fired from Sameer Africa after heated board meeting .. More details emerge... Read »
20:42
25/Jun
2008
Sime pulls out of Bakun cable job | solar power - com.my; 349 words.
PETALING JAYA: Sime Darby Bhd says it will not take an equity interest in Sarawak Hidro Sdn Bhd, owner of the 2,400-MW Bakun hydro-electric dam project. The group had late last year obtained Governmen... Read »
20:39
25/Jun
2008
News: Nashville Man Jailed for Groping Cher | celebrity - aol.com; 870 words.
A Nashville man has been charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication after he repeatedly harassed Cher at the famed honky-tonk Tootsies Orchid Lounge. In 2008, Queen Latifah signed on as a... Read »
20:37
25/Jun
2008
Barclays Taps Foreign Investors | commodities - wsj.com; 106 words.
Barclays, Royal Bank of Scotland Group LONDON -- Barclays PLC became the latest British bank to unveil a share issue to shore up its finances, which have been weakened by write-downs on credit investm... Read »
20:31
25/Jun
2008
Sharemarket sell-off is one for | australia - news.com.au; 1485 words.
News. AN increase in investors selling shares to lock in tax losses will now ensure 2007-08 is the worst year for the Australian sharemarket in a quarter of a century. It may be as annual as Easter, b... Read »
20:31
25/Jun
2008
Sharemarket sell-off is one for the records | stock market - news.com.au; 1416 words.
National. AN increase in investors selling shares to lock in tax losses will now ensure 2007-08 is the worst year for the Australian sharemarket in a quarter of a century. It may be as annual as Easte... Read »
20:28
25/Jun
2008
BBC revamps catch-up service to help it overtake rivals in the digital race | thailand - mediauk.com; 840 words.
Letters: The high cost of celebrity swearing From Media Guardian.03pm Letters: As a literate Guardian reader who nonetheless swears far too much, I am chastened by Max Hastings (more) . BBC revamps c... Read »
20:23
25/Jun
2008