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Defence industry: British dreams, European reality | Editorial
The Guardian - 23 Sep 2012 23:19
It's a fair bet that there won't be much serious discussion of Britain's place in Europe at the Liberal Democrat conference this week, or when Labour gathers in Manchester next week eitherIt's a fair bet that there won't...
Canadian auto workers at Ford ratify labor agreement
Reuters - 23 Sep 2012 23:03
(Reuters) - Unionized workers at Ford Motor Co's Canadian operations have voted in favor of a four-year labor agreement with the company, the Canadian Auto Workers union and Ford said on Sunday.
Ask Matt: Are Eastman Kodak shares a bankrupt bargain?
USA Today - 23 Sep 2012 22:50
Buying into companies seeking bankruptcy protection often ends badly.
News From the Advertising Industry
The New York Times - 23 Sep 2012 21:50
Account assignments, executive appointments and miscellaneous news from advertising agencies.
Final Whistle Looms For Struggling JJB
Sky News - 23 Sep 2012 21:32
JJB Sports has lurched from one crisis to another, raising money from shareholders in an attempt to stave off collapse.
Volvo Cars CEO on sick leave after mild stroke
Reuters - 23 Sep 2012 21:16
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The chief executive of Zhejiang Geely-owned Volvo Cars suffered a mild stroke last week and will take sick leave for the next month, the company said in a statement on Sunday.
Economy Is Failing One FedEx Shipment At A Time
The Huffington Post - 23 Sep 2012 20:56U.S. EPA probes possible crimes at Chevron's Calif. refinery: report
Reuters - 23 Sep 2012 20:44
HOUSTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is investigating possible criminal violations by Chevron Corp at its SanFrancisco Bay-area refinery in Richmond, California, according to a report by the San F...
SocGen's Oudea eyes higher profits in Russia, Romania: FT
Reuters - 23 Sep 2012 20:43
PARIS (Reuters) - Societe Generale has set itself a target to increase profits at its retail banking arms in Russia and Romania, the chief executive of France's No. 2 listed bank has told the Financial Times.
George Soros snaps up £12m stake in Lookers car dealership
The Guardian - 23 Sep 2012 20:04
Billionaire investor has bought a 4.5% shareholding in Manchester-based business, which is valued at £267.6mA car dealership with 69 sites has caught the eye of billionaire investor George Soros, who has bought a 4.5%...
Beef Recall Expanded For The Sixth Time: Twitter Reacts
The Huffington Post - 23 Sep 2012 19:49Portugal prepares U-turn on social security payment increase
The Guardian - 23 Sep 2012 19:47
Ministers pledge to renegotiate austerity measures with unions and employers amid growing popular backlashPortugal's government will begin preparing a U-turn on an announced rise in social security contributions that wou...
Miner BSG may sue Brazil's BTG Pactual over Guinea role: report
Reuters - 23 Sep 2012 19:27
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - BSG Resources, a mining company operating in Guinea with Brazil's Vale , may sue investment bank BTG Pactual over the latter's role as an adviser to the West African country's government, O Estado d...
Euro zone to boost bailout fund firepower to 2 trillion euros: report
Reuters - 23 Sep 2012 19:00
BERLIN (Reuters) - Euro zone states are preparing to allow the bloc's permanent bailout fund to leverage its capital in the same way as its predecessor so it can reach a capacity of more than 2 trillion euros and rescue ...
Spain braced for further austerity as Madrid prepares for bailout
The Guardian - 23 Sep 2012 18:46
Budget and reform programme to be unveiled on Thursday to feature more spending cuts, tax increases and pension freezesRecession-hit Spaniards will this week be told to swallow yet more austerity as the government prepar...
Disruptions: Will Apple Be the First to Break $1 Trillion?
The New York Times - 23 Sep 2012 18:34
If Apple continues on its current trajectory, it might break a barrier on April 9, 2015, that no company has ever touched.
Whatever happened to responsible capitalism? | David Priestland
The Guardian - 23 Sep 2012 18:24
High-frequency trading exacerbates volatility, crashes and short-termism. Yet the British Treasury protects itFour years ago, as they looked into the post-Lehman Brothers abyss, our political leaders promised "never agai...
F1: Vettel triumphs in Singapore
CNN - 23 Sep 2012 18:02
Sebastian Vettel took advantage of Lewis Hamilton's gearbox problems to claim victory at the Singapore Grand Prix for the second consecutive year.
Slow Box Office Led By 'End Of Watch,' 'House At The End Of The Street'
The Huffington Post - 23 Sep 2012 17:58Detroit: Start-Up Dreams And Dark Euphoria
The Huffington Post - 23 Sep 2012 17:48Bridge to better growth for Bangladesh
BBC - 23 Sep 2012 17:45
Bangladesh seeks support for its largest infrastructure project
Latest Formula One standings
CNN - 23 Sep 2012 17:38
Sebastian Vettel will take his first steps towards making history when the new Formula One season begins in Australia on Sunday.