Microsoft beats expectations to push shares up April 19, 2012 MICROSOFT beat its profit forecast as PC sales held up better than expected, it revealed last night, lifting its shares 2.5 per cent in after hours trading. The results buoyed optimism around the world’s largest software maker, which is lining up a new tablet-friendly version of Windows for later this year and is looking to [...]
CWW bid deadline put off again April 19, 2012 Vodafone yesterday had its deadline to bid for Cable & Wireless Worldwide extended for the third time and now has until noon on Monday to declare an offer or walk away. Shares in CWW fell by eight per cent to 34p yesterday – after an initial 25 per cent plunge in morning trading – following Tata [...]
Fuel tanker firms extend talks April 19, 2012 Fuel tanker firms have granted Unite the union an extension to its strike mandate in a bid to come to a deal over drivers’ working conditions. Unite, whose mandate to call a strike was due to expire today, will return to mediator Acas on Monday to resume negotiations. The extension comes as Unite said it [...]
Egan-Jones faces SEC probe April 19, 2012 Ratings firm Egan-Jones said yesterday that US securities regulators have chosen to bring an enforcement case against the company relating to a 2008 regulatory application. Alan Futerfas, a lawyer representing Egan-Jones, said that the firm would vigorously defend itself against the Securities and Exchange Commission’s claims. The SEC’s case is linked to issues in the [...]
Clashes escalate as Bahrain race looms April 19, 2012 FEARS were growing last night that Sunday’s Bahrain Grand Prix will be overshadowed by violent clashes after Formula One teams became directly embroiled in the political unrest for the first time. Two members of the Force India team asked to leave the troubled Gulf state yesterday after a car transporting staff from the racetrack was [...]
Tigers win will give Quins semi lift, says Easter April 19, 2012 HARLEQUINS No8 Nick Easter has urged the Aviva Premiership leaders to lay down a marker when in-form Leicester visit the Twickenham Stoop for tomorrow’s summit clash. Leicester, aided by the resurgent Toby Flood, look a sure bet to join already-qualified Quins in the semi-finals, following last week’s 35-21 win at Northampton, in which the fly-half [...]
Chelsea win unjust, says Barca’s Iniesta April 19, 2012 BARCELONA midfielder Andres Iniesta insists Chelsea do not deserve to take a slender lead into next week’s Champions League semi-final second leg. The Blues repelled wave after wave of attack and landed a classic sucker punch, in Didier Drogba’s breakaway goal, to upset the holders 1-0 on Wednesday in west London. Barca virtually monopolised possession, [...]
DAREDEVIL PIETERSEN SMASHES FIRST T20 TON April 19, 2012 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen notched his first ever Twenty20 century to help Delhi Daredevils beat Deccan Chargers by five wickets in the Indian Premier League yesterday. Pietersen’s ninth six sealed victory and took his tally to 103 not out from just 64 balls, as Delhi reached 162-5 with five deliveries to spare.
Howley handed Wales reins April 19, 2012 RUGBY UNION: Wales assistant Rob Howley has been named caretaker head coach for the summer tour to Australia while Warren Gatland recovers from two heel fractures.
Coyle eyes Muamba comeback April 19, 2012 FOOTBALL: Bolton say midfielder Fabrice Muamba may play again, following his recovery from a cardiac arrest. “It wouldn’t surprise me if he comes back,” said boss Owen Coyle.
