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Finance and Business
Oil prices surge on fresh wave of Nigerian sabotage
Oil prices surged in London yesterday after Nigerian militants blew up a pipeline in the latest act of sabotage against the world's eighth largest exporter.
Feb 21, 2006, 17:25
Finance and Business
Montague bid triggers calls for open auction of rail link
Fears have been raised about the appropriateness of allowing one of the Government's advisers, Sir Adrian Montague, to lead a bid for the company that runs the £5.2bn Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
Feb 16, 2006, 12:30
Finance and Business
Rightmove founders get £1.5m share bonus from flotation
A £400m flotation of the property website Rightmove next month will deliver a £100m windfall to its four owners and shares worth £1.5m to each of its three founders.
Feb 16, 2006, 12:27
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Hopes of rate cut fade after Bank raises growth forecast
Hopes that interest rates could soon be cut, lowering mortgage costs for millions of Britons, were dampened by the Bank of England yesterday.
Feb 16, 2006, 12:25
Finance and Business
Indian 'treaty threat' over Mittal Steel bid
The political dispute over the €19bn (£13bn) hostile bid by Mittal Steel for Arcelor escalated yesterday after it was alleged that India has threatened not to ratify a double taxation accord with Luxembourg, apparently over the Grand Duchy's opposition to the deal.
Feb 16, 2006, 12:22
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Baker Tilly exposes audit rift with Sanctuary
The full extent of Baker Tilly's dispute with Sanctuary Group, the troubled music company which manages artists such as Sir Elton John and Joss Stone, was laid bare after the auditors claimed that its client's accounts were in contravention of the 1985 Companies Act.
Feb 16, 2006, 12:20
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UBS sale paves way for delisting of Vardy
Pendragon's protracted battle for its smaller rival Reg Vardy finally appeared to nearing the end of the road yesterday after the Swiss investment bank UBS relented and sold its 17.88 per cent stake in the car dealership.
Feb 16, 2006, 12:18
Finance and Business
Xansa to raise headcount in India to 5,000 by next year
Xansa, the IT outsourcing group, is to raise its headcount in India by more than one-third to 5,000 employees by the middle of 2007, maintaining its presence as one of the leading foreign employers in the country.
Feb 16, 2006, 12:07
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Small shops under threat from supermarket giants
Small, independent shops are in danger of disappearing from the country's high streets because of increasing competitive pressure from the large supermarket chains, a group of MPs said on Wednesday.
Feb 15, 2006, 12:41
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Online gaming shares plummet as US lawmakers threaten clampdown
Shares in online gaming groups with the majority of their customers in the US plummeted yesterday on fears that American lawmakers could finally clamp down on the industry.
Feb 15, 2006, 11:24
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MPs demand a halt to supermarket acquisitions
MPs are demanding that all new supermarket mergers and acquisitions be halted by ministers until they can ensure the survival of small shops.
Feb 15, 2006, 11:22
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Bidding frenzy erupts for Greenspan memoirs
For 18 years, America has craned an ear for every word from Alan Greenspan, and his retirement as chairman of the Federal Reserve last month appears not to have dented the obsessive interest.
Feb 15, 2006, 11:20
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BA raided in global price-fixing investigation
British Airways headquarters in London and New York were raided yesterday as an investigation was launched into alleged price-fixing.
Feb 15, 2006, 11:18
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Mayor takes control of capital's Silverlink Metro train network
Companies interested in running a large chunk of London's railway system will now have to submit their bids to the Mayor of London, Ken Livingstone.
Feb 15, 2006, 11:16
Finance and Business
Langbar investors angry at Pearson's consultancy fee
Shareholders of Langbar International expressed anger and dismay yesterday at news that Stuart Pearson, the former chief executive of the "cash shell", would earn fees of up to £30,000 a year by staying on as a consultant to the scandal-ridden company.
Feb 15, 2006, 11:13
Finance and Business
The Reality of Multi Level Networking
MLM or Multi Level Marketing offers loads of business opportunities for a business owner, distributor and a consumer.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:29
Finance and Business
Be a Savvy Online Shopper
The Internet can be a shopper's paradise, as long as you know how to shop safely and avoid hidden fees. Here are some tips to make sure your online shopping experience is a positive one.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:28
Finance and Business
eBay - Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Today, more and more people are gradually opting for eBay as an alternative market site for their items. And the more people try on selling their products on eBay, the more they conclude that eBay is the best market site to sell products online.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:26
Finance and Business
Your Online Business and Free Advertising
You have finished building your own website. You have introduced your company and presented your products and services.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:25
Finance and Business
Multilevel Marketing - Benefits & Drawbacks
If you’ve ever dreamed of running your own business from home, whether on a full or part-time basis...and are good with people but have very little business knowledge, then Multilevel Marketing (MLM) may be for you.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:23
Finance and Business
Making A Living Online
Is it possible to make a part time or full time living on the Internet? Can you really make enough money to make your time worthwhile?
Nov 12, 2005, 20:22
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Ownership and Copyright Aspects of Interviewing
Newspaper and magazine articles are often based on interviews.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:21
Finance and Business
8 Ways to Gain Expert Recognition
No matter what business you are in it always helps to be seen as an expert. If you were calling someone to fix a drain or sell your house you would approach the person you saw as most credible and reputable in that area of expertise.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:19
Finance and Business
How Running an Event Can Increase Your Income
Why on earth would you want to run an event for your business? Events take a lot of organizing and publicity, not to mention the time you might not have and, depending on what you want to do, they can also cost quite a bit of money.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:18
Finance and Business
What Exactly is a Homeowner’s Loan?
The term “homeowner’s loan” has created a lot of buzz in the past few years, mainly because it is not a formal tag for any kind of loan.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:15
Finance and Business
The Pros and Cons of Using a Credit Card
More and more people have realized how great an alternative a credit card is when it comes to purchasing items or procuring services in the commercial world.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:14
Finance and Business
Some Tips in Choosing an Online Car Loan
Cars have become more than mere objects of convenience and transport. They have emerged as status symbols in a society where success is generally gauged by what you own.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:12
Finance and Business
The Advantages and Disadvantages
There is no certainty about our financial future. No matter how hard we strive, no matter how much effort we invest to secure stability for ourselves and our families, there will always be some variables that will come to play and disrupt whatever expectations we have of an obligations-free existence.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:10
Finance and Business
Processing Credit Cards Can Boost Your Profits By 450%
It is a pretty well-established fact. People in this day and age have adopted credit cards as a viable alternative to actual cash.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:09
Finance and Business
Minimizing Lending in this, the Season of Giving
Christmas is drawing near, and for most of us, this means more shopping in the weeks ahead… the earlier, the better, to avoid the dreaded Christmas rush.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:08
Finance and Business
Making the Most Out of Your Home Equity Line of Credit
Not all of us are full owners of our dwelling places. With the high cost of living these days coupled with the rising financial demands necessitated by our existence in this day and age, people have deemed it more appropriate and practical to pay for a house in installments.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:06
Finance and Business
Know Your Rights Against Debt Collectors
There are times when you have no recourse but to contract a debt. But with the many financial burdens imposed by this day and age, we sometimes fail to satisfy such debts when they become due and demandable.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:04
Finance and Business
Is Student Loan Consolidation Right for You?
It’s not easy being a student. You may be enrolled in an educational institution to secure a good future for yourself, but the demands of school necessitate that you sacrifice some lucrative earning opportunities for the time being.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:03
Finance and Business
How to Repair a Bad Credit Score
In these modern times, people are often judged by how wisely they handle their finances. The cliché “money makes the world go round” seem to have more truth to it in this respect.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:02
Finance and Business
How to Maintain a Good Credit History
Think of it this way, dear friend. You have your real self, the one that other people see, the one that socializes with his environment and the members therein, the one that does a variety of labor and chores to make ends meet on a daily basis.
Nov 12, 2005, 20:00
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