29 July 2008 Archive
Insurance giants urged to stop business with Burma
Sixteen of the world's biggest insurance companies have been called on to stop trading in Burma. |
FTSE 100 holds firm despite banking drop
The FTSE 100 closed up just 0.18 per cent today - holding onto its position from yesterday, despite an overnight slump in New York. |
British Airways in merger talks with Iberia
British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia are in merger talks. |
BP profits up on oil
The soaring cost of oil has boosted BP second quarter profits by six per cent to $6.8 billion. |
FTSE 100 holds firm despite Wall Street drops
The FTSE 100 stood down just 0.15 per cent at 9:18 BST, after an initial fall led by Wall Street was recouped. |
Merrill Lynch writes off $5.7bn and raises $8.5bn
US investment bank Merrill Lynch is to write down $5.7 billion (£2.86 billion). |
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