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 Financial Times - UK Homepage
Bulls take the market by the horns
Apr 30 2009 20:52
The powerful rebound in equities does not sit easily with the still woeful news flow of poor economic data, deteriorating company results and the threat of another pandemic Read more »
Buffett faces a grilling from investors
Apr 30 2009 19:21
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will be under pressure from shareholders unhappy with his strategy, succession plans and views on the crisis Read more »
Chrysler files for Chapter 11
Apr 30 2009 19:49
Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after President Barack Obama criticised hedge funds for blocking an out-of-court restructuring of the US carmaker's $6.9bn debt. Read more »
Financial Times - US homepage
Chrysler files for Chapter 11
Apr 30 2009 19:49
Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after President Barack Obama criticised hedge funds for blocking an out-of-court restructuring of the US carmaker's $6.9bn debt. Read more »
Buffett faces a grilling from investors
Apr 30 2009 19:21
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will be under pressure from shareholders unhappy with his strategy, succession plans and views on the crisis Read more »
Nikko sale to ease Citi stress test demands
May 01 2009 00:26
Citigroup's strained balance sheet is set to receive a $2.5bn boost from the imminent sale of its Japanese brokerage Nikko Cordial, in a move that could strengthen Citi's hand in talks with the US government over its capital needs Read more »
Financial Times - Europe homepage
Chrysler files for Chapter 11
Apr 30 2009 19:49
Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after President Barack Obama criticised hedge funds for blocking an out-of-court restructuring of the US carmaker's $6.9bn debt. Read more »
D Bank defends chairman over Ackermann
Apr 30 2009 19:59
People at the bank said Deutsche's intervention on behalf of Clemens Börsig came after he lost a board power struggle over his attempt to have himself appointed chief executive Read more »
Bulls take the market by the horns
Apr 30 2009 20:52
The powerful rebound in equities does not sit easily with the still woeful news flow of poor economic data, deteriorating company results and the threat of another pandemic Read more »
Financial Times - Asia homepage
Chrysler files for Chapter 11
Apr 30 2009 19:49
Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after President Barack Obama criticised hedge funds for blocking an out-of-court restructuring of the US carmaker's $6.9bn debt. Read more »
Japan edges back into deflation
May 01 2009 03:44
Japan has edged back into deflation for the first time in more than a year, March figures showed, as joblessness rises, showing the world's No.2 economy faces many problems even as its major manufacturers show signs of stabilising Read more »
ADB plans $13bn boost to fight crisis
Apr 30 2009 23:32
Regional bank's shareholders approve a trebling of its capital from $55bn (€42bn, £37bn) to $165bn, though planned capital increase still needs endorsement from national legislators Read more »
FT.com - World
Mexico shuts down to fight swine flu
May 01 2009 02:11
Mexico ordered the shutdown of all but essential public services to help combat the spread of swine flu, as a major US food producer denied speculation one of its pig farms in the country was the origin of the disease Read more »
Eurozone sees bleak employment outlook
Apr 30 2009 18:02
Eurozone unemployment has hit its highest level for almost four years, led by steep rises in Spain, while inflation has again proved weaker than expected Read more »
UK block on Afghan surge riles army chiefs
May 01 2009 00:03
Gordon Brown has rejected a recommendation from service chiefs for 2,000 more UK troops to be sent on a mission to the troubled Helmand province, following a protracted cross-departmental battle Read more »
ADB plans $13bn boost to fight crisis
Apr 30 2009 23:32
Regional bank's shareholders approve a trebling of its capital from $55bn (€42bn, £37bn) to $165bn, though planned capital increase still needs endorsement from national legislators Read more »
Blow to World Bank
Apr 30 2009 19:03
A third of the World Bank's support for health, nutrition and population programmes over the past decade has been unsatisfactory, says the multilateral agency's own evaluation unit Read more »
FT.com - Companies
Chrysler files for Chapter 11
Apr 30 2009 19:49
Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after President Barack Obama criticised hedge funds for blocking an out-of-court restructuring of the US carmaker's $6.9bn debt. Read more »
Buffett faces a grilling from investors
Apr 30 2009 19:21
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett will be under pressure from shareholders unhappy with his strategy, succession plans and views on the crisis Read more »
Nikko sale to ease Citi stress test demands
May 01 2009 00:26
Citigroup's strained balance sheet is set to receive a $2.5bn boost from the imminent sale of its Japanese brokerage Nikko Cordial, in a move that could strengthen Citi's hand in talks with the US government over its capital needs Read more »
$1bn bill after Syncora halts payouts
Apr 30 2009 22:53
Large US bond insurer becomes the first since the credit crisis struck to cease paying out claims Read more »
Consumer slide hits Colgate and P&G
Apr 30 2009 19:14
The consumer goods companies both managed to beat expectations amid pressure on foreign earnings from the strong dollar Read more »
FT.com - Financial Markets News
Overview: Optimism continues to lift equities
Apr 30 2009 22:45
Investor sentiment remained finely balanced amid tightening credit spreads, falling government bond prices and weakening gold Read more »
Chrysler failure sparks rally for Ford and GM
Apr 30 2009 22:25
US stocks gave up early gains afternoon after President Barack Obama announced car maker Chrysler was to file for bankruptcy protection Read more »
Banking recovery drives London gains
Apr 30 2009 20:07
Equities record biggest monthly rise for six years, led by a resurgent banking sector Read more »
Traders remain wary despite strong rally
Apr 30 2009 23:54
Though the FTSE Eurofirst 300 index climbed 1.5 per cent, investors fear an there could be an imminent setback, such as the effects of the swine flu outbreak Read more »
Won climbs on capital injection boost
Apr 30 2009 23:04
The South Korean currency rose sharply, experiencing its largest daily gain in nearly six months Read more »
FT.com - Comment and analysis
A catechism for a system that endures
Apr 30 2009 19:44
The Future of Capitalism: The assumption that the pursuit of self-interest within the rules and conventions of society will also promote the public interest may be succeeded by a mushy collectivist pseudo-altruism, in which jealousy and envy are given a free ride, writes Samuel Brittan Read more »
An ever-fearful Europe risks forfeiting the future
Apr 30 2009 19:23
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For a happier life, shake off your misplaced optimism
Apr 30 2009 19:11
When an exception is misrepresented as a rule, our misfortunes weigh down on us like particular curses, writes Alain de Botton Read more »
FT.com - Business Life
Primed for the upturn
Apr 30 2009 22:45
Thrift industries are judiciously investing windfall profits from the recession Read more »
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