Goldman Sachs’ share price flops despite better-than-expected profits and revenue October 16, 2014 Goldman Sachs’ share price flopped in early morning trading, even after the investment bank’s third-quarter earnings and revenue smashed analysts’ expectations. Shares in the New York-based investment bank opened around two per cent down on last night’s closing price of $177.42. Net earnings for the three months ended September 30 came in at [...]
UK beats rest of Europe for foreign investment award at the United Nations World Investment Forum 2014 October 16, 2014 The UK has received an award from the United Nations for its success in attracting foreign investment. UK Trade & Investment, the government department that aims to help UK-based companies succeed in the global economy, won the award on Monday at the opening of the 2014 United Nations World Investment Forum in Geneva. [...]
Where has Ebola spread to? Health authorities search for passengers who flew from Ohio to Texas with infected nurse October 16, 2014 US health authorities are trying to track down passengers who flew alongside a nurse infected with Ebola on 13 October. Amber Vinson, who was one of the staff involved in treating Ebola sufferer Thomas Duncan at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, went aboard a commercial flight from Ohio to Texas after the [...]
Arsenal AGM: Ivan Gazidis denies club is “hoarding cash” as Wenger admits reinforcements needed October 16, 2014 Arsenal's head honchos faced a grilling at the club's annual general meeting today, as inquisitive minority shareholders questioned a £3m payment made to majority owner Stan Kroenke's KSE company. Manager Arsene Wenger, chairman Sir Chips Keswick, chief executive Ivan Gazidis and Kroenke himself attempted to convince minority shareholders (the vast majority of whom are fans) [...]
European stocks drop as fears over global slowdown gather pace October 16, 2014 European markets are taking a beating with fears over the global recovery and impact of the Ebola crisis hitting investor confidence. The FTSE 100 dropped 1.6 per cent, with France's CAC taking an even bigger hit shedding almost two per cent. Germany's DAX has lost 1.3 per cent. Anxiety over the health of the Eurozone [...]
iPad live stream UK: What time and where to watch Apple’s iPad 2 and iPad 3 Mini launch event October 16, 2014 We’ve already been treated to a sneak preview of Apple’s new iPads – even if it was by accident – but for eager beavers wanting to get the details of the debut as it happens, here’s how you can watch. WHEN? The whole thing kicks off at 10am today in California. That’s 6pm here in the [...]
Does “Turbo Charger” feature give Google’s new Nexus 6 the edge over Apple’s iPhone 6? October 16, 2014 Google has revealed its new Nexus 6 smartphone and Nexus 9 tablet, as well as the “Nexus Player” TV streaming and gaming device. The Nexus 6 comes with a 13 megapixel camera (the same specifications as Apple’s iPhone 6), a new Lollipop Android 5 operating system, and dual front-facing speakers which can offer better [...]
Ebola outbreak map: Where have people been infected? And how has the disease spread? October 16, 2014 The number of deaths caused by the Ebola epidemic currently gripping west Africa is steadily rising. According to the latest figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO), there have been more than 4,000 deaths in the region since the outbreak began in December last year. Liberia has been hit hardest, with 2,316 [...]
Labour plans to double number of first-time buyers October 16, 2014 The Labour party will set out plans to give first-time buyers top priority by handing more powers to local communities in England for new house building. The party will pledge to double the number of first-time buyers over the next 10 years should it be returned to office. Furthermore, Labour wants 200,0000 homes a year [...]
New Facebook feature “Safety Check” lets you tell loved ones you’re safe during an emergency October 16, 2014 Facebook knows the first thing you do in a crisis is turn to social media. A psychological quirk of the modern age, it means Faceboook is not necessarily just a narcissistic echo chamber full of selfies, but also the first port of call to check on loved ones during an emergency. That’s why Facebook is [...]