Topic: Buisiness and Economy

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Law catches up with Ken Lay

Posted by admin on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 06:30 AM

THE SIGHT of Ken Lay in handcuffs sure was a long time coming. The collapse of the Enron Corp. resulted in charges against 31 people and shattered dreams for thousands more who had invested their faith -- in the form of retirement dollars -- in the once high-flying Texas company. Pension funds for government workers and teachers in California alone took a combined hit of $159 million.

Read full article: 'Law catches up with Ken Lay'

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Articles: China Agrees to Resolve Dispute Over Tax Breaks

Posted by admin on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:30 AM

	The Bush administration, proclaiming a triumph for its trade policy, said yesterday that China has backed down in a dispute over computer chips about which Washington lodged a complaint with the World Trade Organization. Read full article: 'China Agrees to Resolve Dispute Over Tax Breaks'

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Articles: Putin's Kremlin Asserting More Control of Economy

Posted by admin on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:22 AM

The threatened breakup of Russia's largest oil company signals a broader shift away from the country's anything-goes, freewheeling market of the 1990s toward a new form of state capitalism as President Vladimir Putin's government asserts a greater role in the economy. A dozen years after Russia began divesting itself of old Soviet state assets, Putin's government appears to be bringing the era of mass privatization to a close.

Read full article: 'Putin's Kremlin Asserting More Control of Economy'

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Articles: Enron's Ken Lay: Cuffed but confident

Posted by admin on Friday, July 09, 2004 - 12:16 AM

	At the height of his power, former Enron chairman and CEO Kenneth Lay dined with political royalty. He commanded a fleet of corporate jets. He rallied forces to build a new sports stadium here. Read full article: 'Enron's Ken Lay: Cuffed but confident'

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Articles: M&S rejects Green bid

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 07:12 AM

	STUGGLING retailer Marks &Spencer today rejected a £9.1bn takeover offer from tycoon Philip Green. Read full article: 'M&S rejects Green bid'

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Articles: Yahoo reports strong quarter as expected

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 07:10 AM

	Internet titan Yahoo Inc. reported big gains in its profits and revenues for the second quarter after Wednesday's market close. Read full article: 'Yahoo reports strong quarter as expected'

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Articles: Defense officials announced July 7 that they are setting up a series of hearings

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 07:07 AM

	Officials of Russia's largest oil company Yukos waited anxiously Thursday to see what steps the government would take after the deadline passed for the company to pay a back-taxes bill that Yukos officials say could drive it into bankruptcy. Read full article: 'Defense officials announced July 7 that they are setting up a series of hearings'

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Articles: Rates predicted to stay on hold

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 01:42 AM

	Economists are predicting the Bank of England will leave interest rates at 4.5% for July when it delivers its monthly decision. Read full article: 'Rates predicted to stay on hold'

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Articles: Enron ex-boss Ken Lay is indicted

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 01:40 AM

	Enron ex-chairman Kenneth Lay has been indicted in connection with the 2001 collapse of the former US energy giant. Read full article: 'Enron ex-boss Ken Lay is indicted'

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Articles: M&S rejects Philip Green offer

Posted by admin on Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 01:37 AM

	The board of Marks and Spencer has rejected the latest £9.1bn ($17bn)proposed offer from Philip Green. Read full article: 'M&S rejects Philip Green offer'

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