PRECIOUS METALS: Gold futures drop, other metals mostly lower
Gold futures ended lower Thursday, as the dollar gained against the euro on speculation a sinking European economy may lead to a cut in borrowing costs.
China Likely to Outpace US by 2025
World's largest tax advisory, audit and consultancy services provider, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has suggested that the emerging markets like India and China is fast becoming the hub of global economic activity with China likely to outpace the US by 2025.
FTSE edges down on Wednesday
The FTSE 100 share index edged down on Wednesday falling 6.3 points to 5,983.9 (down 0.1 per cent).
Dish Network Sues News Corp. for Hacking Satellites
Dish Network Corp., the second biggest U.S. satellite television broadcaster accused News Corp.'s NDS Group of hacking the security code of Dish's access cards, causing damages worth $90 million.
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News Corp. Acquires UK's Utarget
Fox International Channels, News Corp.'s pay television unit outside the U.S., acquired a 56 percent stake in European online video advertising network Utarget in an effort to increase its international ad revenue.
Severn Trent fined £35.8 million
Water regulator Ofwat said it was planning to fine Severn Trent Water £35.8 million for deliberately providing false information to the regulator and providing poor service to its customers.
Why people hold Gold to their hearts
From gold exchange traded funds (ETFs) to gold stocks to buying physical gold, investors now have several different options when it comes to investing in the royal metal.But what exactly is the pur...
UN Renews Iran Nuclear Talks in April
The U.N. Security Council agreed on Monday to meet in later this month to discuss incentives previously offered to Iran on its nuclear program, U.S. officials said.
Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed Unlawfully Killed: Verdict
A jury ruled on Monday that Princess Diana and Dodi al-Fayed were unlawfully killed by the negligence of their driver and the paparazzi persecuting them.
Dollar Up Against Euro as Investors Look Ahead to ECB, BoE Moves
The dollar rose against the euro and yen on Monday as investors disregarded last week's decline in jobs and looked ahead to interest rate decisions from central banks in Europe.
Faulty ETS may help polluting generators: WWF
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Warning that if the EU s Emissions Trading System (ETS) is not implemented properly it will spell negative impact, the WWF said that polluting electricity generators in Eur...
Brown Warns on Global Financial Crisis, Urges Reforms
UK Prime minister Gordon Brown warned international leaders on Friday about the severity of the current financial crisis, adding that reform of global financial institutions was necessary.
FTSE edges down on Thursday
The FTSE 100 share index fell 24.6 points to 5,891.3 (down 0.4 per cent) on Thursday.
Kerviel Sues Soc Gen
Jérôme Kerviel, the rogue trader alleged to have lost Societe Generale 5 billion euros ($7 billion), has launched court proceedings to contest his dismissal for gross misconduct, according to a U.K. media report.
Lords say Immigration Brings 'Small Benefit' to UK
A House of Lords committee has said that immigration has brought only a small benefit to the UK and has had little or no impact on the economic well being of the British people.
GAIL inks deal to market PMT gas
Commodity Online NEW DELHI: The state run GAIL has signed a deal with the consortium of the Panna Mukta and Tapti gas fields (PMT) for marketing the natural gas produced from the PMT field.
FTSE Edges up on Monday
The FTSE 100 share index edged up on Monday by 9.2 points to 5,702.1 (up 0.16 per cent).
S&N shareholders support takeover
Brewer Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) has said that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of a £10 billion takeover big from a consortium of Carlsberg and Heineken. The vote was taken at an extraordinary general meeting on Monday.
Game for a Laugh?
By Adrian AshEvery time the bankers cock up, your money steps in thanks to government bail outs to patch up the losses.
Peak Oil: World will never produce too more oil
By Edward Tapamor Peak oil is a reality. It may take a generation for al the effects to be played out but they will be played out. They will never be solved by current economic thinking, because it was current economic thinking that caused it.
India to clinch big oil and gas deal in Iran
Commodity OnlineNEW DELHI: India's Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and its partner Britain based Hinduja Group are planning to sign a multi billion dollar deal next month for developing oil and gas fields in Iran.
Gold and present market condition
By Adrian AshThe religious essence of Christ's crown that it was of thorns, not of gold turns out to have been an illusi
Gold and present marker condition
By Adrian AshThe religious essence of Christ's crown that it was of thorns, not of gold turns out to have been an illusi
FTSE plunges following Bear Stearns sale
The FTSE 100 dropped a staggering 217.3 points down to 5,414.4 points (minus 3.9 per cent) on Monday following the shock sale of US bank Bear Stearns to rival JPMorgan Chase. The index finished at its lowest point since late 2005.
FTSE Drops on Banks, Miners, Housebuilders
The FTSE 100 share index dropped 1.2 per cent on Monday following poor performances by banks, miners and housebuilders.
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