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Kingfisher gets summer boost from B&Q
The DIY retailer reported an improving trend in the UK but said sales in China had fallen by nearly a quarter
Financial Times – 10 hours, 18 minutes ago ¦ comment?
The DIY retailer reported an improving trend in the UK but said sales in China had fallen by nearly a quarter
Financial Times – 10 hours, 18 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Yell seeks to allay debt fears
Shares in the directories group jumped after it said gearing had improved and the company was trading within its banking covenants
Financial Times – 10 hours, 34 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Shares in the directories group jumped after it said gearing had improved and the company was trading within its banking covenants
Financial Times – 10 hours, 34 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Rolls-Royce set to avoid turbulence
Aircraft engine maker gave an upbeat view of its prospects as it unveiled a 3% rise in pre-tax profits, plus a 17% increase in new orders, for the first half of 2008
Financial Times – 10 hours, 39 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Aircraft engine maker gave an upbeat view of its prospects as it unveiled a 3% rise in pre-tax profits, plus a 17% increase in new orders, for the first half of 2008
Financial Times – 10 hours, 39 minutes ago ¦ comment?
LNG sales bolster BG Group
A surge in sales of liquefied natural gas combined with higher commodity prices pushed the oil and gas group's second-quarter revenues to £3.2bn and raised operating profit by 92%
Financial Times – 10 hours, 44 minutes ago ¦ comment?
A surge in sales of liquefied natural gas combined with higher commodity prices pushed the oil and gas group's second-quarter revenues to £3.2bn and raised operating profit by 92%
Financial Times – 10 hours, 44 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Intel enters embedded chips market
World's biggest chipmaker searches for new growth outside its core PC business and sets its sights on selling high-end processors that will power new kinds of devices
Financial Times – 12 hours, 18 minutes ago ¦ comment?
World's biggest chipmaker searches for new growth outside its core PC business and sets its sights on selling high-end processors that will power new kinds of devices
Financial Times – 12 hours, 18 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Amazon shrugs off high gas prices, weak economyAP - Amazon.com Inc. doesn't seem to be bothered by high gas prices or the sputtering U.S. economy.
Yahoo! – 14 hours, 3 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Tupperware reports slightly higher quarterly profit
Reuters - Tupperware Brands Corp , whose food storage containers are sold at in-home parties, posted slightly higher quarterly net income on Wednesday, boosted by strong sales in all five of its business segments.
Yahoo! – 16 hours, 16 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Reuters - Tupperware Brands Corp , whose food storage containers are sold at in-home parties, posted slightly higher quarterly net income on Wednesday, boosted by strong sales in all five of its business segments.
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Nokia and Qualcomm settle patent dispute
The handset maker and the mobile phone chips producer announce a 15-year cross-licensing agreement that includes an upfront payment and ongoing royalties for Qualcomm
Financial Times – 16 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
The handset maker and the mobile phone chips producer announce a 15-year cross-licensing agreement that includes an upfront payment and ongoing royalties for Qualcomm
Financial Times – 16 hours, 55 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Texas regulator in threat to ban UBS
The Texas State Securities Board claims that the bank engaged in fraudulent conduct by misrepresenting auction-rate securities as liquid investments and a cash alternative
Financial Times – 17 hours, 21 minutes ago ¦ comment?
The Texas State Securities Board claims that the bank engaged in fraudulent conduct by misrepresenting auction-rate securities as liquid investments and a cash alternative
Financial Times – 17 hours, 21 minutes ago ¦ comment?
Amazon profit, sales above view and shares riseReuters - Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday quarterly profit doubled and sales grew 41 percent, indicating to Wall Street that many cost-conscious shoppers are heading online to save money in a tough economy.
Yahoo! – 17 hours, 37 minutes ago ¦ comment?
