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Citywire News
- The Expert View: BP, Capita and TUI Travel
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:01:00 Z
A round-up of analyst notes, including their take on TalkTalk and Bellway.
- Wednesday Papers: Glencore-Xstrata merger threatened
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:11:00 Z
And Greek shares rally as prime minister closes in on bailout deal.
- Citywire Top Stocks Daily News Digest
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:22:00 Z
All the news from across the web about the companies featured in Citywire's Top Stocks.
- Overnight Markets: US stocks advance on earnings reports
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:18:59 Z
Coca-Cola rose 0.8% after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results, sending the Dow Jones to its highest level since May 2008.
- FTSE wavers as ?Glenstrata? deal weighs on miners
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:21:48 Z
Britain?s benchmark index dragged down by miners as opposition to the merger of commodities giant Glencore and miner Xstrata mounts.
BBC Business News
- Xinhua affiliate begins HK trade
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:38:07 GMT
A TV company linked to the Chinese news agency Xinhua has begun trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange as it seeks to broaden its reach overseas.
- Bonuses row 'threatens business'
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:22:12 GMT
George Osborne promises to fight an "anti-business culture", warning that the row over bonuses and pay threatens to undermine jobs and prosperity.
- VIDEO: Asian art attracts investors
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:29:51 GMT
The uncertainty in global stock markets is prompting Asian investors to look for new opportunities, with works of art becoming increasingly popular.
- Canada PM in China to discuss oil
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:27:09 GMT
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits China for talks focussing on oil sales, energy and other economic ties.
- Theme parks help Disney profits
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:08:12 GMT
Profits for Walt Disney have risen thanks to the rising popularity of its theme parks and earnings from its television channels.
BBC News
- Pike River disaster cause probed
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:03:26 GMT
A rock fall that released methane gas may have triggered the deadly Pike River mine blast in New Zealand, experts report.
- SDLP in talks on benefits reform
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:57:40 GMT
An SDLP delegation is to meet the the UK minister for welfare reform in London later to discuss concerns about benefit changes for Northern Ireland.
- US drone 'kills 10' in Pakistan
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:48:16 GMT
A missile attack by an unmanned US drone aircraft in north-west Pakistan kills 10 suspected militants, Pakistani security officials say.
- Englishman v. food?
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:42:01 GMT
Are eating challenges becoming more popular in England?
- Santorum wins double over Romney
Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:39:23 GMT
Rick Santorum declares victory in Minnesota and Missouri's Republican nominating contests, and is in a knife-edge race with Mitt Romney in Colorado.
