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Citywire Investment News
- Sunday Papers: Barclays? profit set for £6bn
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:09:00 Z
And Reckitt Benckiser is set to ditch quarterly reporting of profits amid fears that the long-term growth of the company is under threat.
- Saturday Papers: Nasdaq jumps to 11-year high on surge in US jobs
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:30:00 Z
The report showed that 243,000 Americans found work in January, helping to drive the unemployment rate down to 8.3% from 8.5% in December.
- Overseas funds increase market share as sales plunge 40%
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:39:16 Z
Non-UK domiciled funds increased their market share as net retail sales across the industry fell by almost 40% in 2011, according to latest statistics from the IMA.
- US non-farm payroll posts biggest gain since April
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:40:23 Z
The US non-farm payroll data has enjoyed its largest spike since April 2011, and the number of jobless claims has also fallen sharply
BBC Business News
- Greek leaders pause bailout talks
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:01:42 GMT
Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement.
- Debt questions answered by an expert
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:43:23 GMT
A consumer expert answers readers' questions about debts
- Tales of woe from the roaming professionals
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:42:10 GMT
When working in a new country can prove unlucky
- People problems plague Gulf start-ups
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:38:12 GMT
Staffing issues plague Gulf start-ups
BBC News
- GB denied as Argentina win Trophy
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:30:04 GMT
World Champions Argentina beat Great Britain 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy.
- Queen commemorates 60-year reign
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:10:54 GMT
The Queen is to mark the 60th anniversary of her becoming the monarch of the UK and Commonwealth later with two public events in Norfolk.
- Home improvement rules relaxed
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:04:25 GMT
New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.
- Capello opposes FA Terry decision
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:03:19 GMT
England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
Citywire News
- Sunday Papers: Barclays? profit set for £6bn
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:09:00 Z
And Reckitt Benckiser is set to ditch quarterly reporting of profits amid fears that the long-term growth of the company is under threat.
- Saturday Papers: Nasdaq jumps to 11-year high on surge in US jobs
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:30:00 Z
The report showed that 243,000 Americans found work in January, helping to drive the unemployment rate down to 8.3% from 8.5% in December.
- Silver needs 'a new group of investors' to keep surging higher
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:59:16 Z
Silver sprinted ahead 17% higher in January, making it the best performer of all precious metals but the metal will need to attract new investors to keep up its performance
- US jobs boost triggers FTSE buying spree
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:51:00 Z
(Update) Better than expected US non-farm payrolls data crown a strong week for markets.