| Burger King in talks with private equity, says WSJ Burger King, the second-largest US hamburger chain, is in talks with private-equity firms for a potential sale, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. telegraph.co.uk |
Jorge Paulo Lemann: the Brazilian billionaire taking a bite out of Burger King Warren Buffett has described the new owner of Burger King as a good friend. That, if nothing else, should help Jorge Paulo Lemann get a credit card in the US if he ever wanted one. telegraph.co.uk |
Europe Markets: Europe ends lower as Wall Street fades European stocks finish a choppy Thursday session in negative territory, revisiting earlier losses tied to a Moody’s downgrade of Spain and to details about bank woes in Ireland. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Obama promotes clean energy; GOP hits Dem spending By ERICA WERNER 2010-10-02T15:29:26ZWASHINGTON (AP) -- Wind, solar and other clean energy technologies produce jobs and are essential for the country's environment and economy, President Barack Obama said in promoting his administration's efforts.... hosted.ap.org |
Coalition's infrastructure cuts 'inconsistent' with UK recovery, warns CPA Britain's leading construction companies warn that country's competitiveness could suffer if spending cuts are implemented aggressively. telegraph.co.uk |