Oil prices have fallen heavily for a second day, closing at three-month lows after news that US crude stocks have…
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EU to probe Alitalia ‘state aid’
The European Commission has officially launched an in-depth investigation into whether Italian airline Alitalia is receiving illegal state aid. Commission…
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Durex maker SSL awaits firm bid
UK condom maker SSL International has refused to comment on reports it may be subject to a takeover early in…
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Bombardier chief to leave company
Shares in train and plane-making giant Bombardier have fallen to a 10-year low following the departure of its chief executive…
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Economy ‘strong’ in election year
UK businesses are set to prosper during the next few months – but this could trigger more interest rate rises,…
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US crude prices surge above $53
US crude prices have soared to fresh four-month highs above $53 in the US as refinery problems propelled petrol prices…
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Troubled Marsh under SEC scrutiny
The US stock market regulator is investigating troubled insurance broker Marsh & McLennan’s shareholder transactions, the firm has said. The…
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Rescue hope for Borussia Dortmund
Shares in struggling German football club Borussia Dortmund slipped on Monday despite the club agreeing a rescue plan with creditors…
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Wal-Mart fights back at accusers
Two big US names have launched advertising campaigns to “set the record straight” about their products and corporate behaviour. The…
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Dollar hovers around record lows
The US dollar hovered close to record lows against the euro on Friday as concern grows about the size of…
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