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TNK-BP boss leaves Russia after dispute with partners
BP has been forced to concede more ground in the acrimonious dispute with its Russian joint venture partners, announcing yesterday that it has recalled Robert Dudley, chief executive of its TNK-BP business, from Moscow. Mr Dudley, who will continue to serve as TNK's chief executive, has been forced to quit Russia after failing to resolve a dispute with the authorities over his work permit and visa.
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BP has been forced to concede more ground in the acrimonious dispute with its Russian joint venture partners, announcing yesterday that it has recalled Robert Dudley, chief executive of its TNK-BP business, from Moscow. Mr Dudley, who will continue to serve as TNK's chief executive, has been forced to quit Russia after failing to resolve a dispute with the authorities over his work permit and visa.
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Ford looks to smaller cars as record $9bn loss stuns market
Ford pinned its future on an ambitious attempt to persuade Americans to drive smaller, European-style cars, after plunging to its biggest loss ever.
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Ford pinned its future on an ambitious attempt to persuade Americans to drive smaller, European-style cars, after plunging to its biggest loss ever.
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EDF ready to unveil bid to take over of British Energy
British Energy could finally be sold as soon as next week with executives from the French power giant EDF keen to tie up their takeover before the holiday season begins.
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British Energy could finally be sold as soon as next week with executives from the French power giant EDF keen to tie up their takeover before the holiday season begins.
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Cadogan falls despite denying Ukraine licence report
The British oil company Cadogan Petroleum yesterday denied reports that a court had nullified two of its licences in Ukraine, but the company's shares still fell more than 30 per cent when they resumed trading after a two-day suspension.
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The British oil company Cadogan Petroleum yesterday denied reports that a court had nullified two of its licences in Ukraine, but the company's shares still fell more than 30 per cent when they resumed trading after a two-day suspension.
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EasyJet to cut Stansted winter flights by 12%
EasyJet has announced cuts to its winter timetable as the high price of fuel eats into the no-frills airline's profits.
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EasyJet has announced cuts to its winter timetable as the high price of fuel eats into the no-frills airline's profits.
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FSA chief: financial crisis is entering 'third act'
The head of the City watchdog yesterday warned financial institutions that their business models might not withstand tougher conditions as the global market turmoil plays out.
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The head of the City watchdog yesterday warned financial institutions that their business models might not withstand tougher conditions as the global market turmoil plays out.
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Former Cazenove trader in court
A former senior trader at the stockbroking firm Cazenove has appeared in court, becoming only the second case of City workers facing criminal prosecution by the Financial Services Authority.
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A former senior trader at the stockbroking firm Cazenove has appeared in court, becoming only the second case of City workers facing criminal prosecution by the Financial Services Authority.
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Even Southwest's outlook is uneasy for 4th quarter
Buffeted by stubbornly high fuel prices and a soft economy, U.S. airlines are facing such a tough outlook next quarter that even ...
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Buffeted by stubbornly high fuel prices and a soft economy, U.S. airlines are facing such a tough outlook next quarter that even ...
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Banks sink regional stocks
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian markets suffered steep losses Friday, with National Australia Bank stock plummeting in Sydney after the lender said it will provide for losses related to U.S. mortgages, while Mizuho Financial Group shares shrank mirroring an overnight sell-off on Wall Street.
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HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Asian markets suffered steep losses Friday, with National Australia Bank stock plummeting in Sydney after the lender said it will provide for losses related to U.S. mortgages, while Mizuho Financial Group shares shrank mirroring an overnight sell-off on Wall Street.
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Another Day, Another Probe
UBS faces fraud charges in New York state on auction-rate securities.
Forbes.com – 11 hours, 42 minutes ago ¦ comment?
UBS faces fraud charges in New York state on auction-rate securities.
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