Ben & Jerry's makes very nice ice-cream but, given it has been owned by Unilever for 11 years now, is it in the best position to take an anti-corporate stance? ... more
The transport minister reckons the way to get the economy moving is to increase the speed limit on motorways. Perhaps they can do something similar for the stock market, where it remains go slow... more
It's the rumour that simply will not die. Square Mile gossips were once again talking up the chances of a bid for Scottish & Southern Energy today, despite scepticism from more seasoned traders... more
Market round-up: As protesters take to the streets of Cairo, bosses at Centamin Egypt move to reassure investors that its operations are unaffected by the political unrest
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Smiths Group was the best-performing blue chip as investors bet that the chances of the technology group receiving a break-up bid have increased... more
Market round-up: Chips are at the top of investors’ shopping lists amid renewed speculation that ARM Holdings is a takeover target and as CSR signed a truce in a long-running legal battle... more
With World Cup big guns Italy, France and - yes - England knocked out early on, the boost to PartyGaming's sports arm makes its shares a good bet... more
Market Round-up: As Royal Bank of Scotland’s shares hit highs not seen since December 2008, one analyst warns that the strong run is unlikely to continue... more
John Varley told Barclays staff yesterday that the bank had little to fear from President Obama’s war on Wall Street, and has gained the support of at least one voice in the City... more
John Varley told Barclays staff yesterday that the bank had little to fear from President Obama’s war on Wall Street, and has gained the support of at least one voice in the City... more
John Varley told Barclays staff yesterday that the bank had little to fear from President Obama’s war on Wall Street, and has gained the support of at least one voice in the City... more
Investors in Premier Foods were left with a sour taste in their mouths after Britain's biggest food manufacturer said profits would come in at the low end of City forecasts... more
Rebuilding Britain's banks: While most banking bosses stuggled to say the "s" word, the chief executive of Barclays, John Varley, has spent the last year saying sorry... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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