U.S. stocks try to climb back
International Herald Tribune (UK) - 4 ore fa
In early trading, the Dow Jones industrial average was up slightly less than one percent or 77 points, while the S.&P. and the Nasdaq were both more than one percent higher. In Europe, shares were higher in afternoon trading, climbing back from a sharp decline in the morning session. Shares in ...
BA moots merger with Qantas- Guardian Unlimited (UK)
BA in merger talks with Qantas- Guardian Unlimited (UK)
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Toyota to cut management bonuses by 10%
International Herald Tribune (UK) - 2 ore fa
It's the first reduction in bonuses since 1998 when the company introduced a new pay system. Miyatake declined to say how much the company will save. Automakers are reeling from the worst downturn in decades as sales slump in the United States and Europe and even in developing markets such as ...
U.S. automakers may need to trim number of car brands- International Herald Tribune (UK)
Ford seeks $9 billion from U.S. government- International Herald Tribune (UK) |
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Tips for Finding Employment in Hard Times
BusinessWeek (USA) - 12 ore fa
To beat the job-hunting pack, you'll need to take risks, be realistic, and understand your potential employer's needs . It's not just General Motors ( GM ) and Ford ( F ) anymore; everyone from Starbucks ( SBUX ) to Sun Microsystems ( JAVA ) to Citigroup ( C ) is announcing massive layoffs at all ...
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U.S. bailout monitor sees lack of a coherent plan
International Herald Tribune (UK) - 14 ore fa
Elizabeth Warren, the chairwoman of the oversight panel, said in an interview Monday that the government instead seemed to be lurching from one tactic to the next without clarifying how each step fits into an overall plan. You can't just say, 'Credit isn't moving through the system,' " she said in ... |
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The burden on the expatriate worker's family
International Herald Tribune (UK) - 14 ore fa
But it "was much more difficult than I ever imagined it would be. Brenda Fender, director of global initiatives for Worldwide ERC, a not-for-profit association concerned with work force mobility, said a family's happiness was crucial. "If the family cannot adapt, the employee will likely not ... |
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Blockbuster stores to sell LiveNation concert tix
Reuters (USA) - 13 ore fa
The three-year deal, giving retail ticketing privileges and exclusive blocks of tickets to 500 Blockbuster stores starting in January, has been in the works since last spring, Nathan Hubbard, chief executive of Live Nation Ticketing, said on Monday. Long-brewing complaints of rising service fees ... |
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Siberian ice-cream beats crisis
BBC (UK) - 13 ore fa
Instead, I found a strong business waiting for the crisis to happen and ready to cash in. But in a region where the temperature at this time of year is commonly minus 25 degrees, this successful firm does not make thick coats or warm hats. It produces ice cream. In this town alone there are more ... |
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Treasury guarantees all deposits in failed London Scottish bank
The Independent (UK) - 13 ore fa
The Treasury rushed to reassure depositors that it would cover any consumer deposits above the FSCS limit, reinforcing the belief that the Government will not let any British savers lose money in a UK-based bank. The administration was triggered on Sunday night after London Scottish's weak capital ...
Government puts RBS lending policy under scrutiny- Guardian Unlimited (UK)
Jeremy Warner: Housing market adjustment cannot so easily be halted- The Independent (UK)
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Aston Martin warns it may have to axe a third of workers
The Independent (UK) - 13 ore fa
Ulrich Bez, the chief executive, said: "Like other premium car brands, Aston Martin has been forced to take action to respond to the unprecedented downturn in the global economy. These are regrettable but necessary measures in the extraordinary market conditions we all now face." Aston Martin sold ... |
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EU wants banks to boost lending
BBC (UK) - 3 ore fa
The EU competition commissioner Neelie Kroes has said she expects banks that receive state aid to give commitments to lend to the real economy. . New rules regarding state aid are expected to be approved by Christmas. The European Union competition commissioner made it clear that she wanted banks ... |
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