Take a punt and make the Tote a gift
Horse racing, like football, has a lot of money in it but it's not a business. A few people make most of the returns, representing a small elite of solvent punters, owners and trainers. telegraph.co.uk |
Market report: Rockhopper jumps on news from Falklands
Rockhopper shares hit an all-time high after the explorer said it expected its oil discovery off the Falkland Islands to make money. telegraph.co.uk |
Diageo warns on Europe but Africa performs
Diageo, the world's biggest spirits maker, said sales in Europe have been weaker than last year, as Spain and Greece labour under continuing economic difficulties. telegraph.co.uk |
Countrywide CEO Mozilo settles with SEC for $67.5M
By JACOB ADELMAN 2010-10-16T04:43:03ZLOS ANGELES (AP) -- Countrywide Financial Corp. co-founder Angelo Mozilo has agreed to a $67.5 million settlement to avoid trial on civil fraud and insider trading charges that alleged he profited from doling out risky mortgages while misleading investors about the risks.... hosted.ap.org |
Family offices show a clan-do attitude to boosting finances
One of the increasingly important - but less reported - developments in the City in recent years has been the rise of the family office. telegraph.co.uk |