England to pile on misery for Indians at Edgbaston August 9, 2011 SPORT TRADER OLLIE DREW AND DAVID WILD BRING YOU THE BEST BETS FROM ENGLAND VS INDIA AS WELL AS THE USPGA CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY – 11.00 AM SKY SPORTS 1 With India 2-0 down with just two Tests to play, they may be the ones drinking in the last chance saloon, but there’s one man in [...]
More glory in store for Rory at USPGA August 9, 2011 TOMORROW – 6PM SKY SPORTS 2 Can the 93rd USPGA Championship provide us with a story worthy of a gripping season of golf so far? It is less than a month since Open winner Darren Clarke’s emotional walk up the 18th at Royal St. George’s and two months since Rory McIlroy tore up the record [...]
Markets bounce back ahead of Fed statement August 9, 2011 Britain’s top share index bounced back above the 5,000 level and US markets opened higher as investors hoped for some soothing words from the US Federal Reserve on the global debt and growth problems. Wall Street has gained ground since opening, with major indices climbing more than two per cent ahead of the Fed’s policy [...]
Factory output in unexpected fall August 9, 2011 Factory output fell unexpectedly in June, an unwelcome reminder of the poor state of the country’s economy as it faces new challenges from global financial turmoil and widespread riots in London and other cities. The weak official data followed reports overnight from trade associations of low consumer confidence in the retail and property markets last [...]
FTSE sinks below 5,000 August 9, 2011 The FTSE 100 plunged below 5,000 for the first time since 7 July 2010 as the crisis of confidence in world markets deepened. The latest plunge came after indices across Europe had opened on the front foot before returning to a downward spiral. Rallying calls form President Obama failed to limit the damage caused by [...]
HSBC in talks to sell US card business August 9, 2011 HSBC said that it is in talks on the possible sale of its card and retail services business in the United States. “These discussions are ongoing and no decision has yet been made to proceed with any transaction. HSBC will make a further statement if or when appropriate,” the company said in a statement to [...]
InterContinental upbeat after beating forecasts August 9, 2011 InterContinental Hotels reported favorable current trading with record demand and low supply growth of new hotels on Tuesday which helped the world’s biggest hotelier to beat half-year earnings forecasts with a 23 percent rise. The British group, home to the Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and InterContinental brands, saw stronger bookings and room rates in the [...]
Reliance given go-ahead for $7.2bn BP deal August 9, 2011 Indian energy major Reliance Industries said it has received approval from the government for selling stakes in some of its oil and gas blocks to BP Plc for $7.2bn (£4.4bn). Last month, India’s cabinet had approved Reliance’s plan to sell 30 percent stake in 21 oil and gas blocks, instead of the 23 originally planned, [...]
Riots spark concerns for England game at Wembley August 8, 2011 International under threat as Carling Cup games at West Ham and Charlton postponed on police advice FEARS were growing last night that England’s friendly against Holland tomorrow at Wembley may have to be called off after violent rioting spread throughout London and beyond. Carling Cup fixtures at West Ham and Charlton due to take place [...]
Wenger splashes the cash on Oxlade-Chamberlain August 8, 2011 Arsenal sign Saints winger for fee that could rise to £15m ARSENAL have made their second significant close season purchase in the shape of Southampton’s precocious teenage midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The England Under-21 international, who turns 18 next Monday, joins for a fee that could eventually rise to around £15m including add-ons. Oxlade-Chamberlain hit 10 [...]
