Topic: Buisiness and Economy

The new items published under this topic are as follows.

Articles: Green given deadline for M&S bid

Posted by admin on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 01:35 AM

	The UK's Takeover Panel has given entrepreneur Philip Green until midday on 6 August to make a formal offer for High Street retailer Marks & Spencer. Read full article: 'Green given deadline for M&S bid'

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Articles: Supply fears push up oil prices

Posted by admin on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 01:33 AM

	Oil prices are rising after renewed sabotage of Iraqi oil exports and fears of disrupted production elsewhere. Read full article: 'Supply fears push up oil prices'

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Articles: No increase in fares, freight rates

Posted by admin on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 12:39 AM

	Railway minister Lalu Prasad today presented the Railway Budget for 2004-05 in the Lok Sabha amidst boycott by the BJP-led opposition. Read full article: 'No increase in fares, freight rates'

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Articles: U.S. Oil Breaks Above $39 on Supply Fears

Posted by admin on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 12:36 AM

	U.S. oil prices jumped more than 60 cents to break above $39 on Tuesday after Iraqi crude exports were halved by sabotage and amid possible disruptions to Russian and Nigerian supplies. Read full article: 'U.S. Oil Breaks Above $39 on Supply Fears'

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Articles: Prices climb on nervous oil market

Posted by admin on Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 12:32 AM

	Oil prices rose yesterday as a possible halt to output from one of Russia's largest producers, Yukos, and attacks on Iraqi pipelines threatened international supply. Read full article: 'Prices climb on nervous oil market'

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Articles: Industrial espionage 'real and out there'

Posted by admin on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 01:36 AM

	The revelation that Marks and Spencer is investigating an apparent attempt to spy on the mobile phone records of its boss Stuart Rose has brought industrial espionage into sharp and somewhat worrying focus. Read full article: 'Industrial espionage 'real and out there''

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Articles: Branston firm plans £300m float

Posted by admin on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 01:32 AM

	Premier Foods, the company behind Crosse & Blackwell and Typhoo Tea, has announced plans for a £300m stock market flotation. Read full article: 'Branston firm plans £300m float'

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Articles: Yukos defaults on $1bn bank loan

Posted by admin on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 01:31 AM

	Embattled Russian oil giant Yukos is under fresh pressure after being declared in default of a $1bn loan. Read full article: 'Yukos defaults on $1bn bank loan'

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Articles: Green laws 'cost business £4bn'

Posted by admin on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 01:29 AM

	Heavy-handed green regulations are costing employers over £4bn a year, business leaders claim. Read full article: 'Green laws 'cost business £4bn''

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Articles: Dollar Struggles Vs Euro

Posted by admin on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 12:12 AM

	The dollar smarted on Monday after taking a beating on Friday due to unexpectedly weak U.S. jobs data, but currencies moved in narrow ranges ahead of a market holiday in the United States. Read full article: 'Dollar Struggles Vs Euro'

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