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Citywire Investment News
- Thursday Papers: Serious Fraud Office admits Tchenguiz case errors
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:30:00 Z
And RBS bonus cuts offset by big salary increases.
- Citywire Top Stocks Daily News Digest
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:46:00 Z
All the news from across the web about the companies featured in Citywire's Top Stocks.
- Overnight Markets: US stocks decline on poor economic data
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:44:00 Z
Banks were the SP 500's worst performing sector as signs of weak European business activity rekindled economic concerns.
- Tech trusts: should the betamax moments turn you off?
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:22:40 Z
The tech sector has enjoyed a spectacular three-year run, but the wide discounts in the closed-end soace may be a telling sign investors still bear a grudge after the 2001 crash.
Citywire Money, Tax and Property
- How to pay for long-term care of your loved ones
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:29:23 Z
The average person can expect to spend nearly 60% of their retirement in good health, but how will you pay for the other 40%?
- House prices see biggest rise in 10 years
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:19:30 Z
Asking prices rose 4.1% in February ? the biggest monthly increase since April 2002.
- What is a mortgage and how do I get one?
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:12:23 Z
We unpick the mortgage jargon to help you get to grips with the different types of loan that are available.
- Rents resume upward march
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:01:00 Z
Following two months of declines, the average monthly rent in England and Wales rose 0.1% in January to £712.
BBC Business News
- Yen falls to seven-month low
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:05:40 GMT
The Japanese yen falls to its lowest level against the US dollar in seven months, positive news for Japanese exporters.
- Business attacks 'snobbish' - PM
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:11:58 GMT
David Cameron is to praise business for its 'vital role' in society later and say attacks on wealth creators are motivated by "snobbery".
- Lin in 'Linsanity' trademark bid
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:16:10 GMT
New York Knicks basketball player Jeremy Lin files to trademark the term "linsanity", used to characterize his rapid rise to NBA stardom.
- The tax credit system changes from April 2012
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:05:20 GMT
How the tax credit system will change from April
BBC News
- Arroyo pleads not guilty to fraud
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:27:41 GMT
Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo pleads not guilty to electoral fraud before a court in Manila.
- Gillard calls leadership ballot
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:19:56 GMT
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard calls a ballot for the leadership of the Labor Party on Monday to end a tussle with Kevin Rudd.
- Cost-price drink plan criticised
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:08:43 GMT
A ban on the sale of below-cost alcohol will have a "limited impact" on overall alcohol pricing, research suggests.
- Yen falls to seven-month low
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:05:40 GMT
The Japanese yen falls to its lowest level against the US dollar in seven months, positive news for Japanese exporters.
Citywire News
- Thursday Papers: Serious Fraud Office admits Tchenguiz case errors
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:30:00 Z
And RBS bonus cuts offset by big salary increases.
- Citywire Top Stocks Daily News Digest
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:46:00 Z
All the news from across the web about the companies featured in Citywire's Top Stocks.
- Overnight Markets: US stocks decline on poor economic data
Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:44:00 Z
Banks were the SP 500's worst performing sector as signs of weak European business activity rekindled economic concerns.
- Rexam flies ahead on profit gains as FTSE lags
Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:36:35 Z
Britain?s benchmark stock index flatlines as downbeat data create a gloomy outlook despite the Greek deal averting a crisis for now.