| Dell cedes data-storage maker 3Par to HP By JESSICA MINTZ 2010-09-02T15:30:50ZSEATTLE (AP) -- Dell Inc. is walking away from a bidding contest with rival Hewlett-Packard Co. for data-storage maker 3Par Inc.... hosted.ap.org |
Can Burger King rediscover its sizzle? The fast-food chain's new owner hopes to reignite the sizzle in the fight against bigger rival McDonald's. telegraph.co.uk |
Taxman told VAT is not due on music review CDs Tax experts say European Court of Justice decision on a £3m VAT case brought by HM Revenue & Customs against EMI will mean that companies can claim for overpaid VAT and that UK laws on product samples and small value business gifts will be overhauled telegraph.co.uk |
Americans tread water in gulf between rich, poor By JIM FITZGERALD and VICKI SMITH 2010-10-01T20:29:52ZMOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (AP) -- A Wall Street adviser leaves early for work to avoid panhandlers at his suburban train station. In coal country, a suddenly homeless man watches from a bench as wealthy women shop for dresses. A down-and-out waitress sits glumly on her stoop across the street from a gleaming suburb. A freshly elected politician loses his day job.... hosted.ap.org |
Beware the high cost of low mortgage rates Many low interest rate mortgages are rendered useless by high fees. telegraph.co.uk |