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Sad birthday?The glory of the Model T can't hide Ford's problems
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 18:59
Ford posts $8.7bn loss as truck sales slump
Three of the world's top carmakers unveil plans to help them survive as the industry faces slumping demand.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 18:52
Slippery business
BP faces battle to keep Russian joint venture
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 18:35
British Energy close to sale deal
French energy firm EDF and British Gas owner Centrica are close to buying British Energy, the BBC learns.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 14:54
B&Q pushes up Kingfisher's sales
Home improvements retailer Kingfisher says same store sales at its B&Q chain have risen indicating its improvement plan is on track.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 12:09
Easyjet plans cuts as costs bite
Airline Easyjet will cut flights this winter to offset a challenging economic climate and high fuel prices that have hurt profits
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 11:18
Credit Suisse returns to profit
Credit Suisse's second-quarter profits beat expectations, helped by a good performance from its private banking arm.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 11:09
Scottish & Southern warns of rise
UK utility firm Scottish & Southern has warned customers it is likely to increase electricity and gas prices.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 11:01
Baidu profits boosted by Olympics
Leading Chinese search engine firm Baidu.com sees quarterly profits rise sharply, as traffic rises thanks to the Olympics.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 09:30
Extra time
Nationwide saves world's oldest football annual
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 01:10
Big unveiling
Replacing the Vectra is a major step for Vauxhall
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 24-Jul-2008 00:49
Amazon doubles three-month profit
The online retailer Amazon beats forecasts by doubling its profits as high petrol prices encourage home shopping.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 23:06
Net firms in music pirates deal
Six of the UK's biggest net providers are believed to have signed up to a government-backed plan to tackle illegal file-sharing.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 22:57
Dreamliner hits Boeing's results
Delays to a military order and the 787 Dreamliner project take their toll on Boeing's three-month results.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 20:54
Ryanair price error 'to be fixed'
Ryanair says it will fix a fault on its website that means it is breaking rules on price clarity.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 17:39
Glaxo unveils plan to diversify
Global drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline wants to broaden its product base as it grapples with tough competition from generic drug makers
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 17:15
Credit union rules to be reformed
Measures to strengthen the finances of credit unions are set to be brought into force by the government next year
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 16:57
Overseas sales boost McDonald's
Fast-food group McDonald's reports higher-than-expected quarterly profits, helped by solid overseas sales
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 16:27
New Northern Rock boss appointed
Northern Rock appoints Barclays' Gary Hoffman as its new chief executive as the last original board member leaves.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 14:57
US mortgage rates increase again
The cost of taking out a mortgage in the US rises again following fears over two key lenders, consumer figures indicate.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 14:02
HBOS shares jump on bid rumours
HBOS shares rise 10% on rumours the UK's biggest mortgage lender may be a takeover target for Spain's BBVA.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 13:08
Top US lender suffers $3bn loss
Leading US mortgage lender Washington Mutual sees a $3.3bn quarterly loss following a rise in loan defaults.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 12:51
Samsung chief makes legal appeal
The ex-chairman of South Korean firm Samsung files an appeal against his conviction for tax evasion.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 11:57
Vodafone in surprise share move
Vodafone will buy £1bn of its own shares after a disappointing trading update saw its stock fall 14% on Tuesday.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 10:25
Halfords upbeat despite slowdown
Car accessories and bike retailer Halfords defies the slowdown, saying profits for the first quarter have beaten its expectations.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 10:24
Cost cuts boost Peugeot profits
Half-year profits at car maker Peugeot rise 50% thanks to cost cutting, but the firm warns of a sales slowdown.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 09:28
GE in $8bn Abu Dhabi investment
General Electric seals a $8bn tie-up with an Abu Dhabi investment firm to provide finance in the Middle East.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 08:18
Clubbing Together
Small bookstores are trying to match the big boys
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 23-Jul-2008 01:06
Disappointing results from Yahoo
Yahoo reports an 18% fall in three month profits in a period when it was fighting off a bid from Microsoft.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 23:41
Falling beer sales hit Enterprise
Falling beer sales and the need to help struggling landlords puts pressure on profits at Enterprise Inns.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 20:01
Former water bosses escape action
Severn Trent Water say former bosses will not face action over its £2m fine for giving false information.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 17:16
BP says 60 staff leaving Russia
BP says the remaining 60 of its staff seconded to joint venture TNK-BP are being recalled from Russia.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 15:44
Turbulence ahead
The troubled saga of Argentina's national airline
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 14:09
IKB in new sub-prime write downs
Germany's IKB bank, hit by the sub-prime crisis, expects to cut the value of its investments by another 500m euros.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 13:39
Ford focus
Luxury and fuel efficiency will boost sales, firm says
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 13:06
FSA demands mortgage fraud action
The Financial Services Authority tells lenders to step up their defences against mortgage fraud.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 13:02
Slowing economy hits chipmaker TI
Semiconductor firm Texas Instruments (TI) posts weaker-than-expected earnings for its April to June period.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 12:38
Sales rise at luxury group Hermes
French luxury goods firm Hermes reports a 12.8% rise in first-half sales, as it bucks the economic downturn.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 12:23
Wachovia ends wholesale mortgages
Wachovia, the fourth-largest US bank, says it will stop offering mortgages via brokers from 25 July.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 11:10
Revenue fears hit Vodafone shares
Shares in mobile phone giant Vodafone fall 11% after it warns revenue will be hit by the global economic slowdown.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 10:01
Carmaker GM unveils 2010 Camaro
US carmaker General Motors announces it will produce a fuel-efficient Camaro from 2009.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 08:50
Lot of rubbish
Why unopened yogurts are thrown away in UK
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 07:17
'Take cash and leave' says lender
A former sub-prime mortgage lender offers an 8% discount to borrowers if they redeem their home loans.
Source : bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 07:06
To dye for
India points finger at China over recent pollution
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 07:05
Argentina renationalises airline
The Argentine government renationalises Aerolineas Argentinas, nearly 20 years after it was privatised.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 06:38
Amex hit by higher credit losses
American Express sees quarterly profits fall after credit losses increase more than forecast.
Source : news.bbc.co.uk | 22-Jul-2008 01:48