Jun
30
Celtic Tiger’s economy shrinks
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The Irish Republic’s economy shrinks in the first three months of the year, official figures show.
Jun
30
Oil at new peak above $143
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Crude oil prices surge to a new high near to $144 a barrel as ministers from oil producing nations meet in Madrid.
Jun
30
New low for mortgage approvals
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The number of new mortgages being approved for house purchases has dropped heavily for another month.
Jun
30
Business dilemma
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Risks mount for UK firms with interests in Zimbabwe
Jun
30
Oil breaks new ground above $143
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Crude oil prices surge to near $144 a barrel as ministers from oil producing nations meet in Madrid.
Jun
30
Inflation in eurozone at new high
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Inflation in the euro area rises to 4%, increasing the prospect of a hike in interest rates later this week.
Jun
30
A Chinese businessman wins the right to have lunch with Warren Buffett after bidding $2.1m on auction site eBay.
Jun
30
New low for UK mortgage approvals
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The number of new mortgages being approved for house purchases has dropped heavily for another month.
Jun
30
Companies that enable employees to make decisions are three times more successful than competitors. Find out why.
Jun
30
Oil prices hover near record $142
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Crude oil hovers near $142 a barrel as ministers from oil producing nations meet in Madrid to discuss high prices.
Jun
30
UK confidence ‘near all-time low’
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UK consumer confidence is only one point above the lowest level recorded back in March 1990, a survey suggests.
Jun
30
Iraq seeking help to develop oil
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Iraq is set to announce a series of contracts with foreign oil companies in an effort to boost output.
Jun
30
Third of Britons ‘unable to save’
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A report by life insurer Scottish Widows shows one in three Britons cannot afford to put aside any savings for their retirement.
Jun
30
The World’s Richest Dropouts
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For these billionaires, the road to wealth didn’t include finishing school.
Jun
30
Ten Best Cars For Families
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Automakers know that families come in all different shapes and sizes–now, therefore, so do family cars.
Jun
30
The Statin Showdown
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A complex scientific debate underpins the controversy over cholesterol drugs.
Jun
30
Alzheimer’s Failure For Myriad Genetics
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The biotech company’s shares dive after it pulls plug on drug candidate.
Jun
30
Let’s Get Our Facts Straight
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Some number-crunching reveals that, contrary to popular belief, middle-class wage earners aren’t doing so badly.
Jun
30
Secret Ways To See The Olympics
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A little-known program offers two exclusive ways to enjoy the Games. Plus, China’s high-end travel tours.
Jun
30
eBay Branded By French Ruling
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LVMH wins $40.0 million in damages against auction site, relating to counterfeit claims.
Jun
30
Lehman Shares Plunge 12% On Takeover Rumor
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Speculation that Barclays would make an offer to buy the firm at a below-market price caused the fall.
Jun
29
Money Talk
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What the global credit crunch means for you
Jun
29
Ambitious future
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South Korea’s newest city emerges
Jun
29
Buoyant future
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Why sending coals to Newcastle helps the Port of Tyne
Jun
29
iPhone Enterprise Anxieties
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Will CIOs face throngs of executives demanding iPhones on July 11?