| Productivity falls while labor costs increase By MARTIN CRUTSINGER 2010-09-02T16:21:09ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- American companies experienced the largest drop in workplace productivity this spring in nearly four years and a rise in labor costs, suggesting businesses may no longer be able to squeeze more work out leaner staffs.... hosted.ap.org |
Land Securities finds partner for 'Walkie Talkie' skyscraper The long-awaited naming of the identity of Land Securities' partner for the building of the "Walkie Talkie" skyscraper in the City of London is expected later this month. telegraph.co.uk |
Anglo Irish Bank bailout: timeline The bailout of Anglo-Irish Bank will cost Ireland's taxpayers EU34bn and leave the country with a record budget deficit. The background to the crisis stretches back over a number of years. telegraph.co.uk |
A natural resource that’s not worth preserving Fidelity Select Natural Resources fund manages to underperform the three sectors it invests in. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Weetabix cereals bars expand profits Cereal maker Weetabix, which has been the subject of persistent sales rumours in recent months, defied the recession by posting a 26pc rise in pre-tax profit for 2009. telegraph.co.uk |