FTSE as low as 2005 July 11, 2008 Leading U.K. stocks slumped to the lowest since 2005, led by retailers and travel companies on concern a slowing economy will curb consumer spending. The slump in the FTSE 100 Index came as the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged. The FTSE 100 Index retreated 122.8, or 2.2 percent, to 5,406.8 in London as [...]
Citi private bank in new accounts ban July 11, 2008 Leaked documents show American group to tighten anti-money laundering controls Citigroup’s private banking division, which globally has $28bn assets under management, has ceased taking new UK customers because of concerns over its anti-money laundering procedures, City A.M. can reveal. Leaked internal documents show that Citibank International Personal Bank (IPB) this week barred its staff from [...]
Pietersen ton rocks Boks in a ‘special day’ July 11, 2008 Kevin Pietersen has hailed his century against South Africa yesterday as one of the most special days of his career. Facing the country of his birth in a Test match for the first time, Pietersen smashed 13 fours and a six in a magical unbeaten 104, which put England in control of the first Test [...]
Cole dig at Mourinho and Grant over negative style July 11, 2008 Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has aimed a dig at former Blues managers Jose Mourinho and Avram Grant, accusing the pair of not wanting to play “the right way”. Cole says he is delighted at the arrival of former Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari, who welcomed the players back for pre-season training this week. And in [...]
Ronaldo: No deal is in place July 11, 2008 Cristiano Ronaldo has denied reports suggesting he has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid. Rumours in Spain say the Portuguese international has agreed to join the La Liga champions in a record-breaking £75m transfer from Manchester United. But the winger, who is likely to be out of action for up to three months after undergoing [...]
Classy final proves a hit with punters July 11, 2008 Betdaq’s PR Director Russ Wiseman looks back at a busy week on the exchange… Most people would agree that last Sunday we witnessed he greatest tennis match ever played in the Wimbledon final between new champion Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. The amazing spectacle also produced arguably the most tremendous betting event we have yet [...]
Dance the night away on course July 11, 2008 Last weekend saw a thrilling finish to the 2008 Coral-Eclipse with 14,000 people flocking to Sandown Park to attend their biggest Flat race day of the season. Racegoers were rewarded with stunning weather and a fantastic finish to the £500,000 CoralEclipse with the brilliantly ridden Mount Nelson just getting up on the line to deny [...]
Putt your money on Garcia missing out on glory again July 11, 2008 Royal Birkdale hosts the Open for the ninth time next week, without Tiger Woods, but with plenty of others from the 1998 Championship (the last time the tournament was held at the course). All those returning to Birkdale will find it 150 yards longer than a decade ago at 7,173 yards. However, the extra yardage [...]
Go West and get on 18/1 ace Lee July 11, 2008 Despite Europe’s continuing domination in the Ryder Cup, Americans have won seven out of the last 10 Open Championships. In fact, since Nick Faldo last won in 1992, only two Europeans have taken the title, and both at Carnoustie – Paul Lawrie in 1999 and Padraig Harrington last year. Can a European win the old [...]
Have a Luke at 50/1 Donald for The Open July 11, 2008 One of the greatest sporting events in the British calendar tees off on Thursday, with Royal Birkdale playing host to the 137th Open Championship. And without world No.1 Tiger Woods in the field, we at the Punter are confidently predicting a European winner, nay, a British winner in fact, with Luke Donald, Justin Rose and [...]
