Arsenal 2 – 0 West Brom: Arsene Wenger suggests fans of all clubs could be disappointed in their season following Leicester’s rise April 21, 2016 NULL
Microsoft shares drop as quarterly results miss expectations April 21, 2016 Microsoft shares fell as much as five per cent in after-hours trading after its third quarter results missed expectations. The software giant's net income fell to $3.76bn, or 47 cents per share, in the third quarter ended 31 March, from $4.99bn, or 61 cents per share a year earlier. Quarterly revenue came in at $22.1bn in line [...]
When Brent meets Chelsea: How buying property in all 32 London boroughs over the last 20 years would have made a savvy investment April 21, 2016 Judging which areas will generate the best returns over the next 20 years can be tricky even for the wisest property sage. Data from estate agent Knight Frank show that Hackney was the best performing borough during that time, with an annual price growth of 11.9 per cent, followed by Lambeth at 11.2 per cent. However [...]
Business vote to leave the EU stronger than thought, YouGov poll finds April 21, 2016 The business vote for the UK to remain in the European Union is far more divided that many had previously thought, according to research from pollsters YouGov. It showed that 40 per cent of executives surveyed think the UK would be better off out of the trading bloc, with 49 per cent in favour of staying in and 11 [...]
As the National Crime Agency is handed the reins on the Panama Papers taskforce, is the Serious Fraud Office on the brink? April 21, 2016 NULL
Car emissions testing scandal: Peugeot owner has become the most recent car manufacturer to have its offices raided April 21, 2016 The offices of the French car manufacturer which owns Peugeot have been raided as a global crackdown on emissions testing in the car industry rumbles on. PSA Group has issued a statement on its website to say it had been "the subject of a visit and a seizure by France's General Directorate for Competition Policy, Consumer Affairs and [...]
Who will be the fastest financial worker in the London Marathon? Last year’s City winner Andy Greenleaf is feeling lucky April 21, 2016 The Virgin London Marathon is nearly upon us, and all over the Square Mile folks are dusting off their trainers, saying "no" to post-work pints, and waking up in cold sweats ahead of the big race. The Capitalist caught up with Andy Greenleaf. By day, he's a business developer at global investment bank Julius Baer, [...]
City boys flock to lunch with former England rugby star Lawrence Dallaglio, while First Milk chair Clive Sharp bags tickets to Twickers April 21, 2016 To Canary Wharf, where former rugby legend Lawrence Dallaglio joined other relics from the world of rugger came to be wined and dined in aid of the youth charity in Dallaglio's name. Folks from Standard Chartered, Balfour Betty and WPP joined ex rugger stars Dallaglio, Will Greenwood and Austin Healey for what the hosts billed as "The [...]
Britain’s favourite diesel cars breached emissions tests April 21, 2016 All of Britain's most sought-after diesel cars exceeded the legal limit for safe levels of pollution, with emissions up to 12 times higher than those advertised by the car makers. The "real world" tests on 37 of the UK's most popular cars came after Volkswagen admitted using defeat devices to cheat emissions tests worldwide in September. "It [...]
Who’s next for a shareholder revolt? Weir’s pay packet policy looks like it could be next on the chopping block April 21, 2016 Weir could be the next big name to face the wrath of its investors, as a substantial group of shareholders look set to vote against boardroom pay plans. Weir is right to be worried – last week, BP chief executive Bob Dudley saw his $19.6m (£13.8m) pay shot down by shareholders, while early reports peg the number [...]