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Citywire News
- Why BP is a must-own for income seekers
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:10:00 GMT
BP has bought more assets in the Gulf of Mexico and its first licenses in Brazil, adding to its already robust production growth prospects.
- Could the Chancellor unveil a Budget sweetener for ISA savers?
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:01:00 GMT
Allowing ISA savers to invest their whole allowance into cash investments might be a cheap and easy way of wooing middle class voters.
- Market Update: Brighter retailers outweigh cautious miners
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:05:29 GMT
Retailers draw comfort from better-than-expected sales figures from Home Retail, William Morrison and John Lewis, but miners weaker amid fears of runaway Chinese inflation.
- Broker Roundup Update: Collins Stewart recommends Close Bros
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:33:36 GMT
HSBC overweight in BP and WPP.
- Why this bull market could last two more years
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:28:45 GMT
As the recovery moves into its second year, there are reasons to be optimistic with every post-war bull market having run into a third year and lasting 50 months on average.
BBC Business News
- High-speed rail plans announced
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:18:26 GMT
Plans for a new rail line capable of carrying trains of up to 250mph between London and Birmingham are announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.
- Rail union workers vote to strike
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:03:23 GMT
Network Rail maintenance workers vote in favour of strikes, bringing about the possibility of action over Easter.
- John Lewis staff get 151m bonus
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:44:40 GMT
Department store group John Lewis reports a 9.7% rise in annual profits to 306.6m as staff share a bumper bonus.
- Greeks stage fresh general strike
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:33:41 GMT
Greek public and transport services grind to a halt and clashes break out during a third strike over austerity measures.
- World airline sector 'recovering'
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:27:22 GMT
The global airline industry will recover strongly this year, as passenger and freight numbers improve, its trade body says.
BBC News
- Crackdown on school place cheats
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:22:10 GMT
A report into parents who cheat to get their child into a school calls for whistleblowing hotlines to be set up.
- High-speed rail plans announced
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:18:26 GMT
Plans for a new high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham are announced by Transport Secretary Lord Adonis.
- Biden tries to ease Mid-East row
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:17:19 GMT
US Vice-President Joe Biden says Middle East peace talks must resume, despite a row over Israeli settlement plans.
- Pink Floyd win EMI court battle
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:16:23 GMT
EMI are no longer allowed to sell individual Pink Floyd tracks online, the High Court rules.
- Live text - England v Germany
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:11:11 GMT
England's men take on Germany in the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup, having reached the last four for the first time since 1986.
