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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
- Ghana 2-1 Tunisia (AET)
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:51:50 GMT
Ghana qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.
- Capello opposes FA Terry decision
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:49:20 GMT
England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
- JFK mistress reveals new details
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:38:19 GMT
Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.
- O'Sullivan secures German Masters
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:37:59 GMT
Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Stephen Maguire 9-7 to win the German Masters, his first ranking title since 2009.
