Nokia forecasts growth in 2010 December 2, 2009 Nokia, the world’s largest mobile phonemaker, forecast handset market volumes would grow around 10 per cent next year, more than analysts’ 8.6 per cent consensus. Nokia also said its market share would be unchanged in 2010.“Going into 2010, the overall mobile devices market is stabilising and it is growing more in the areas where Nokia [...]
Business must help investors to join the dots December 2, 2009 THROUGHOUT the last decade, companies have expanded considerably the depth, breadth and reach of their financial communications to the market, in response to heightened investor and analyst demands and as a result of enhanced financial-reporting requirements. But the financial crisis has magnified market sensitivity to these communications – often described by analysts and investors as [...]
Keep your eyes on the pies December 2, 2009 CHRISTMAS without mince pies would be like a British summer without rain – simply not possible. We love our mince pies – at least before a month of over-eating them makes us a stone heavier and permanently nausceous. But they can vary in quality. At their best, they are a combination of sweet, sour, gooey [...]
…AND WINES TO MATCH December 2, 2009 CROFT’S PARTICULAR A rich Amontillado-style cream sherry like this one works well for your more traditional pie – and traditional pie eater. It’s an unusually pale sherry, which uses fino instead of oloroso as the base wine, lightening up the style overall, and adding the interesting nuances. £10.06 at Waitrose. H&H VERDELHO MADEIRASometimes, nothing beats [...]
‘You’re next United’ says boss Hughes December 2, 2009 MANCHESTER CITY (3) vs ARSENAL (0) MARK HUGHES welcomed a crunch Manchester derby in the semi-final of the Carling Cup by roaring: “Bring them on”! The Manchester City boss saw his side dispose of a young Arsenal side at Eastlands last night to earn an eagerly-awaited two-legged clash with rivals United in the last four. [...]
Rovers are spot on as Chelsea crash out December 2, 2009 BLACKBURN (3) vs CHELSEA (3) CHELSEA’S bid for a clean sweep of trophies came to a halt last night as Blackburn clinched a place in the semi-final of Carling Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot-out. Veteran full-back Paulo Ferreira equalised for the Blues with the last kick of the game to take the tie all [...]
Relief at last for Moyes as Everton squeeze through December 2, 2009 AEK ATHENS (0) vs EVERTON (1) A SIXTH minute goal from Diniyar Bilyaletdinov was enough to hand struggling Everton a passage into the last 32 of the Europa League at a rain-soaked Olympic Stadium. The Russian winger raced onto Jo’s brilliant through ball to seal a precious away victory and keep the pressure off under-fire [...]
Free agent Campbell set to spark Christmas rush December 2, 2009 SOL CAMPBELL is set to spark a Christmas transfer scramble after finally settling his contract dispute with Notts County last night. The 35-year-old had been prevented from joining another club after leaving County less than a month into a five-year deal back in September. But players’ union chief Gordon Taylor has confirmed the League Two [...]
France lie in wait for England December 2, 2009 ENGLAND could face heavyweights France in the group stages of next summer’s World Cup after governing body Fifa whipped up controversy with their seedings for tomorrow’s draw. Fabio Capello’s men were confirmed yesterday as one of the top eight teams at the tournament, meaning they will avoid favourites Spain and Brazil at the first hurdle. [...]
Fifa to mull replays and five-referee proposals December 2, 2009 GOVERNING body Fifa has rejected proposals to use five referees in each game at the 2010 World Cup but dropped the strongest hint yet that major rule changes could be on the horizon. The handball by France striker Thierry Henry that helped eliminate the Republic of Ireland in last month’s play-off prompted fresh calls for [...]
