London Report: Lower crude prices pull FTSE down but Morrison’s gets lift September 9, 2014 BRITAIN’S top shares yesterday inched lower on Tuesday as energy stocks weakened and investors bet on whether Scotland would vote to leave the United Kingdom in the 18 September referendum. But stocks showed little reaction to comments by Bank of England Governor Mark Carney, who suggested the bank might start to raise interest rates next [...]
New York Report: Apple fails to boost Wall St September 9, 2014 US STOCKS fell yesterday as Apple shares declined and amid concerns that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates sooner than expected. The Dow Jones fell 97.55 points or 0.57 per cent, to 17,013.87, the S&P 500 lost 13.1 points or 0.65 per cent, to 1,988.44. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 40 points or 0.87 per [...]
Moore to deliver sweet result on Clon Brulee September 9, 2014 CLON BRULEE was bought out of David Barron’s yard last September by Godolphin for a winter campaign in Dubai. Things never really worked out for the horse in three runs at Meydan, but he wasn’t beaten far on his last two starts there and an encouraging third at Epsom in June was built upon with [...]
David Williams of Ladbrokes with his best bets for today September 9, 2014 THE OPENING day of the Ladbrokes St Leger Festival at Doncaster throws up an intriguing feature race in the Scarbrough Stakes (3.00pm), a Listed contest where progressive handicappers traditionally meet regressive Group horses head on. Kingsgate Native will have his backers and, despite now being a nine-year-old, he consistently runs to a mark of around [...]
Rogue trader Jerome Kerviel freed after just five months in prison September 8, 2014 Former Societe Generale banker Jerome Kerviel was freed from jail yesterday, after serving just five months of a three-year sentence. The man whose risky bets lost Societe Generale £4.9bn in 2008 told reporters he couldn’t wait to phone his mum. “I am super happy to leave today … I want to rebuild my life. I [...]
Acquisitions and a rise in diversity mark year September 8, 2014 ACCOUNTANCY FIRM of the year IT’S been a tough year for many accountancy firms – making it a very tough decision for our judges to make. However, it has also been a year of opportunity, as the achievements of our nominees prove. These companies have forged ahead, seeking new markets – especially in London’s growing [...]
Glenfiddich owner swallows Drambuie September 8, 2014 William Grant & Sons, the Scottish maker of Glenfiddich whisky and Hendrick’s gin has added Drambuie to its portfolio after snapping up the company yesterday for an undisclosed price. Drambuie, a blend of Scotch whisky, spices and honey whose history goes back to 1745, was put up for sale earlier this year by its owners, [...]
Ikea sleepover offers locals an Essex spa break September 8, 2014 YOU MAY have recently rested your frazzled over-worked minds, dear readers, by heading off to some faraway exotic location for a relaxing summer break. Yet for 20 lucky souls in Essex last weekend, an opportunity for chillaxing came from a less typical source. The pack headed off to Lakeside Ikea where they were treated to [...]
Jobhunters get suited and booted September 8, 2014 SHARP-SUITED City men, take note. If you’re looking to update your wardrobe, make sure you do another would-be man about town a favour by donating your old suit. House of Fraser is currently supporting Suited & Booted, a charity which gives donated interview clothes as well as job interview advice to vulnerable and unemployed men [...]
All change at the top as trio of firms shuffle executives September 8, 2014 BERKELEY GROUP | FINANCE CHIEF EXITS Berkeley Group yesterday said finance director Nick Simpkin had left the board with immediate effect after five years in the role. Ben Marks, financial controller, who has been with group for 10 years will be working closely with Rob Perrins, group managing director, to manage financial function pending recruitment [...]
