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Googles China problem (20 March 03:54) |
| Mar 19 - Google's fight with China over censorship and hacking concerns highlights one of the realities of doing business in the populous nation. Jill Bennett reports.
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BA talks off - strike on (19 March 11:39) |
| Mar 19 - Last-ditich negotiations between British Airways and union leaders aimed at averting a weekend strike have ended unsuccessfully.
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Business update Lloyds sees profit (19 March 09:59) |
| Mar 19 - Lloyds bank which is partially state-owned following massive losses in the 2008 banking crisis predicts being back in profit later this year.
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Business Update Google exit-report (19 March 09:29) |
| Mar 19 - Google could announce plans to stop doing business in China as early as Monday, according to a Chinese news report. Conway Gittens reports from New York.
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US-China tensions over Yuan (19 March 08:34) |
| Mar 19 - China describes US suggestions that it needs to revalue its currency as unfair and harmful. Beijing's finance ministry says the matter must not become politicised.
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Japan cheers tuna vote outcome (19 March 02:19) |
| Mar 19 - Japan is relieved that the blue fin tuna ban has been averted at the CITES meeting but says has to find ways to manage the falling fish stocks.
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Business Update Asia 6-week rally (19 March 01:34) |
| Mar 19 - Asian share markets gain, as investor expectations of a steady economic recovery helped regional markets close in on a sixth straight week of gains.
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Trading on hollywoods future (19 March 04:44) |
| Mar 18 - A new futures exchange for film buffs is gearing up to launch, but some fear it could be more like gambling than investing. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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Recession-beating McLaren supercar (19 March 03:12) |
| Mar 18 - Formula One team McLaren has unveiled plans for a range of sports cars, and is hoping to capitalise on resurgent spending after the recession. Andrew Potter reports.
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Business Update IMF in Greece (18 March 10:37) |
| Mar 18 - A spokesperson for the International Monetary Fund says Greece has not asked for financial assistance. Conway Gittens reports.
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European fishermen fear tuna ban (18 March 10:32) |
| Mar. 18 - Traditional tuna fishermen in Spain and Italy fear for their livelihoods as CITES debates a proposal to ban the catching of bluefin in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
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Business UpdateEuro falls on Greece (18 March 09:32) |
| Mar. 18 - The euro sank against the dollar as Greece's Prime Minister urged the EU to help it out of its debt crisis, London taxi cab's to be made in China and talks planned to try and avert... |
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Greece wants EU help (18 March 07:12) |
| Mar. 18 - Greece's prime minister warns of the effects of high borrowing as strikes over proposed austerity measures continue to cripple the capital.
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Kids learn engineering from nature (18 March 04:57) |
| Mar. 18 - British defence firm BAE Systems is visiting schools in an attempt to encourage the next generation of engineers by highlighting similarities between engineering and the natural wo... |
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Business Update Yuan in focus (18 March 04:37) |
| Mar. 18 - The U.S. tells China it faces key yuan discussions in coming weeks, while Asian shares flirt with a two-month high.
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Australia wants Rio trial access (18 March 04:37) |
| Mar 18 - Australia urges China to allow access to Rio Tinto staff during their trial for commercial spying beginning next week.
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Fancy a fish with 6-pack abs (18 March 04:11) |
| Mar 17 - Scientists have created a transgenic trout with muscles your average body builder would die for. But this guy is more than just pretty - his creator says the buff fish could be big ... |
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Gasoline demand creeping higher (18 March 04:02) |
| Mar 17 - U.S. Gasoline supplies drop more than expected as demand rises; OPEC says it won't raise production quotas. Carmen Roberts reports.
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Folding plug wins UK design award (18 March 12:17) |
| Mar. 17 - Royal College of Art graduate Min-Kyu Choi has won the Brit Insurance 2010 Design of the Year award for his radical take on the standard three-pin UK plug. top honour at the UK Des... |
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China a currency Manipulator (17 March 11:51) |
| Mar. 17 - Reuters Breakingviews editor Edward Hadas says the "currency manipulator" label may be China's best option for now.
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Business Update PPI falls (17 March 11:17) |
| Mar 17 - Stocks got a boost from new evidence inflation at the wholesale level remains under control. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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Business Update Porsche profit down (17 March 11:17) |
| Mar. 17 - Opec ministers decide not to change oil output targets they are already exceeding - anticipating demand will pick up later in the year to mop up extra barrels.
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German export row - Merkel hits back (17 March 08:12) |
| Mar. 17 - German Chancellor rules out weakening Germany's export strength to aid other euro nations
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Macau casino moves boost shares (17 March 02:57) |
| Mar. 17 - Shares of Macau casinos gained after Macau's chief executive said he would seek to regulate the building of new casinos.
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Business Update BOJ eases Asia up (17 March 02:07) |
| Mar. 17 - The Bank of Japan eases monetary policy in a split vote, with the yen easing and the Nikkei rising to an 8-week high.
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UK stalls hedge fund deal (17 March 06:27) |
| Mar. 17 - New EU regulations for hedge funds are stalled after the UK digs in its heels
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Interest rates stay close to zero (17 March 04:57) |
| Mar 16 - The Fed decision to keep interest rates at close to zero could have broad implications for the economy and the markets. Bobbi Rebell reports.
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Small biz VCs and the new Dodd bill (17 March 01:45) |
| Mar. 16 - Dan Primack of peHUB discusses how Sen. Chris Dodd's new financial regulation bill will be received by venture capitalists.
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Kraft grilled over Cadbury (16 March 11:07) |
| Mar 16 - A top executive of U.S. food giant Kraft has faced angry British members of parliament about uncertainty over Cadbury's future in the UK.
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Business Update Fed meets (16 March 09:32) |
| Mar 16 - The Federal Reserve deliberates interest rates amid signs a recovery in the housing market is fragile and energy costs are rising. Conway Gittens reports.
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DIY home sellers save money (16 March 08:12) |
| Mar 16. - A trend for selling homes online have brought companies like Google and food retailer Tesco into the market, increasing competition and offering more choice for homeowners.
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Business Update Helping Greece (16 March 08:02) |
| EU ministers continue to discuss possible financial help for Greece, Europe tells Britain to get back on track, Opec eyes stable output, British MPs grill Kraft executive.Andrew Potter repor... |
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Eurozone nears Greece deal (16 March 05:22) |
| Mar 16 - Eurogroup agrees rescue mechanism for Greece but rules out loan guarantees
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China warns Google again (16 March 02:02) |
| Mar 16 - China warned Google to obey the nation's law with its web search engine results, amid mounting signs the world No.1 could soon shut its mainland website.
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Business Update Asia cenbanks eyed (16 March 12:37) |
| Mar 16 - Tighter Chinese financial policy jitters weigh over Asian markets, while Rio Tinto rises on reports of project talks with Chinalco.
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Rare jewels set to shine at auction (16 March 06:12) |
| Mar 16 - The upcoming Magnificent Jewels Auction uncovers a few rare gems.
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Proposals aim to protect consumers (16 March 04:12) |
| Mar - Senator Chris Dodd's plan aims to create a new consumer financial protection agency but its passage remains uncertain. Bobbi Rebell reports
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Silicon Valley hopes for Skype IPO (15 March 11:46) |
| Mar. 15 - Reuters Breakingviews columnist Robert Cyran tells us why he thinks Silicon Valley's best hope for a blockbuster initial stock offering this year could be Skype.
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Polish plant ramps up for Black Hawk (15 March 11:37) |
| Mar 15 - The first U.S. Black Hawk S-70i military helicopter to be made outside of the United States is unveiled in Poland at a plant that once serviced Nazi aircraft and built planes for th... |
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Business Update Fashion deal (15 March 11:07) |
| Mar 15 - Fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger is being sold to Phillips-Van Heusen in a cash and stock deal. Conway Gittens reports.
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Business Update Greece the word (15 March 10:32) |
| Mar 15 - Euro zone finance ministers meet to discuss financial aid to Greece, UBS executive bonuses under fire, Poland builds first Black Hawk, EADS unsure on tanker speculation.
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Greece on EU finance agenda (15 March 09:52) |
| Mar 15 - Euro zone ministers meeting in Brussels will look for a solution to Greece's economic woes and agree on new regulations against credit default swaps.
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New travel agency for teddy bears (15 March 09:37) |
| Mar 15 - A Czech entrepreneur has opened a travel agency offering city breaks for cuddly toys.
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High tax threatens UK bankers (15 March 05:17) |
| Mar 15 - The impact of a new 50 percent tax rate for high earners in the UK being introduced next month is already being felt - major companies are paying bonuses early and there are fears b... |
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China carmaker BYD boosts capex (15 March 02:32) |
| Mar 15 - Chinese car and battery maker BYD plans to boost its capital expenditure sharply.
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Business Update China policy eyed (15 March 11:27) |
| Mar 15 - A weaker yen ahead of a Bank of Japan meeting this week lifts exporters like camera-maker Canon., while eyes are on Chinese policy.
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Online luxury for less (13 March 05:57) |
| Mar 12 - A new twist in luxury, online sales that last only a few hours, are gaining popularity and could help drive growth in Internet sales, according to industry watchers. Jill Bennett re... |
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Changing the world in 140 characters (13 March 03:42) |
| Mar 12 - Tennis pro Andy Murray, Booker Prize winning author Margaret Atwood and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver are among the famous names backing an effort to raise money for education through... |
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The Volcker rule Politics vs policy (13 March 12:03) |
| Mar. 12 - Reuters Breakingviews columnist James Pethokoukis says that a new iteration of the Volcker rule will make it even more difficult to pass meaningful financial reform legislation.
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Business Update Retail bounce (12 March 11:17) |
| Mar 12 - U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in February leading to hopes the consumer will contribute more to the economic recovery. Conway Gittens reports.
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