21 August 2008 Archive
FTSE 100 claws back morning lossesThe FTSE closed down 0.03 per cent today after making up morning losses. |
Shares in US mortgage giants slumpShares in American mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have continued to slump, following rumours of a further government bailout. |
July retail sales upData out today show July sales were up 0.8 per cent, while they rose 3.9 per cent on a year ago. |
FTSE 100 drops 0.62%The FTSE 100 was down 0.62 per cent this morning at 9:52 BST. |
1,700 jobs safeguarded by £2bn MOD/BAE dealBAE Systems has signed a £2 billion deal with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) which will safeguard some 1,700 jobs. |
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