Japanese industry is growing faster than expected, boosting hopes that the country’s retreat back into recession is over. Industrial output…
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Jobs growth still slow in the US
The US created fewer jobs than expected in January, but a fall in jobseekers pushed the unemployment rate to its…
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Monsanto fined $1.5m for bribery
The US agrochemical giant Monsanto has agreed to pay a $1.5m (£799,000) fine for bribing an Indonesian official. Monsanto admitted…
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Fed warns of more US rate rises
The US looks set for a continued boost to interest rates in 2005, according to the Federal Reserve. Minutes of…
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Swiss cement firm in buying spree
Swiss cement firm Holcim has bid $800m (£429m) to buy two Indian cement firms and a holding company in the…
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Market unfazed by Aurora setback
As the Aurora limped back to its dock on 20 January, a blizzard of photos and interviews seemed to add…
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Man Utd to open books to Glazer
Manchester United’s board has agreed to give US tycoon Malcolm Glazer access to its books. Earlier this month, Mr Glazer…
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Laura Ashley chief stepping down
Laura Ashley is parting company with its chief executive Ainum Mohd-Saaid. The clothing and home furnishing retailer said Ms Mohd-Saaid…
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Could Yukos be a blessing in disguise?
Other things being equal, the notion of entrepreneurs languishing in jail while their companies are sold off for a song…
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Battered dollar hits another low
The dollar has fallen to a new record low against the euro after data fuelled fresh concerns about the US…
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