By: Harriet Green

I am City A.M.'s deputy business features editor. I look after the Entrepreneurs page, Alternative Finance and our Office Politics section. I also help out with the Forum, running our daily debate. I have a special interest in distributed ledger technology. Prior to working at City A.M., I ran a social enterprise.

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What you need to know before the open

April 30, 2014

A slightly lower open is expected in Europe this morning, as earnings results continue to come in and investors look to economic data from both sides of the Atlantic. Growth data from the US could well show a weaker number after the freezing winter, and after that we’ve for the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. A [...]
Any Other Business – 30/04

April 30, 2014

ANYONE who had any doubt as to whether nominative determinism was still alive and well at Barclays, in the wake of the departed Bob Diamond and Rich Ricci, can rest assured – it’s alive and kicking. Arise Mr Gold, the shining new chief executive of US Barclays. Joe Gold takes over from Skip McGee, who [...]
The academic who thinks businessmen could learn a thing or two from this Disney princess film

April 29, 2014

You probably haven’t seen Disney’s 2013 film Frozen, the story of a princess who makes an incredible journey, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen. Its award-winning song "Let It Go" is an anthem for releasing and displaying emotion. But according to Peter Carnevale, a professor of management and organisation at USC’s Marshall School of [...]
The West’s latest sanctions might deal a heavier blow than we think

April 29, 2014

Despite being criticised for their mildness, the newest sanctions imposed on Russian companies and indviduals by the US and EU send out a clear message on elements of Russia's way of doing business. Russian officials have warned the country’s hi-tech sector could be affected and Gazprom, Russia’s massive gas company, has said the sanctions have the [...]
What you need to know before the US open

April 29, 2014

US stocks futures pointed to a higher opening today, following some better-than-expected corporate results. European markets have continued to received a lift from positive earnings reports and news of mergers. A two-day Fed policy meeting begins later today, with expectations that a decision will be taken to taper for a fourth time. The increase in [...]
Lottery operator Camelot announces CEO retirement and major restructuring

April 29, 2014

Camelot, the group that operates the National Lottery, has announced this morning that chief executive (CEO) Dianne Thompson is retiring after 14 years in the job. The company has also unveiled restructuring plans which’ll see it split into two separate entities over the next six months – a move designed, it says, to maximise growth [...]
What you need to know before the open

April 29, 2014

European markets are expected to creep higher today, despite a fairly turbulent day for US markets yesterday and ongoing concerns regarding the situation in Ukraine. Sentiment remains largely positive, with economic data expected to show signs of improvement this week, but recent highs still haven’t been surpassed by markets, suggesting some underlying worries when it [...]
BP ups dividend despite profit drop

April 29, 2014

As it continues to press on with its turnaround programme, BP has reported that profit fell 24 per cent to $3.2bn (£1.9bn) in the first quarter – that's slightly ahead of the $3.1bn consensus forecast, though, and on the back of weaker production. It’s upping its quarterly dividend by 8.3 per cent to 9.75 cents per ordinary [...]
Any Other Business – 29/04

April 29, 2014

THERE was cause for celebration (and positive headlines, at last) for Barclays on Friday when its retail and business banking chief executive Curt Hess picked up the Corporate Straight Ally of the Year award at the Out in the City and G3 Magazine awards. Hess rubbed shoulders with the likes of Tom Daly and Paul [...]
What you need to know before the US open

April 28, 2014

US stocks futures have been buoyed by the slew of M&A activity we’ve seen today, suggesting markets will following European counterparts at the open. European stocks are still being lifted by announced deals, with AstraZeneca still the biggest mover on the FTSE, keeping the index near seven-week highs. Meanwhile, President Obama’s announced further sanctions against [...]

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I’m a hotel expert. Here’s why I hate in-room technology

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