| UK house prices fall for second month Nationwide says British property prices fell 0.9pc in August as the housing market continued to show signs of weakening. telegraph.co.uk |
BP raises suspect safety valve The safety device that should have helped prevent the Gulf of Mexico oil spill was being raised to the surface late last night. telegraph.co.uk |
The Ratings Game: Amazon shares get clipped after run-up A pair of brokers expressed concern Friday about Amazon.com’s high valuation following a run-up that has boosted the stock by 25% over the last month. feeds.marketwatch.com |
China calls for more Asian clout in global economy By RAF CASERT 2010-10-04T17:09:15ZBRUSSELS (AP) -- The surging economies of Asia should be granted more power in the traditionally Western-dominated global financial institutions, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said Monday at the opening of the Euro-Asian summit.... hosted.ap.org |
FTSE 100 edges up as travel, utility shares rise The FTSE 100 index ticked up 0.5pc tio 5584.10 in lunchtime trading after Increases in utilities and travel shares during morning trading. telegraph.co.uk |