Unilever to buy Alberto Culver for $3.7 bln
By TOBY STERLING and ROBERT BARR 2010-09-27T11:55:41ZAMSTERDAM (AP) -- Consumer products maker Unilever NV said Monday it has agreed to buy Alberto Culver Co., the U.S. maker of beauty products such as TRESemme, VO5 and Noxzema, for $3.7 billion in a management-backed deal.... hosted.ap.org |
Thomas Cook warns of UK job cuts
Thomas Cook, the tour operator, warned of job cuts as it looks to make 'substantial' cost savings across its UK business. telegraph.co.uk |
France's Sarkozy approval at record low
By JENNY BARCHFIELD 2010-10-24T16:38:50ZPARIS (AP) -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy's approval rating has sunk to its lowest level yet, a poll reported Sunday, as protests over his pension reforms left the country struggling with gas shortages, travel chaos and school shutdowns.... hosted.ap.org |
Shell slashes $18bn from Kashagan costs
Royal Dutch Shell simplifies the design of the Kashagan oil development, slashing $18bn from the costas to make the project economically viable. telegraph.co.uk |
Ford's Earnings Increase 15%
Ford's second-quarter profit rose 15% as it sold more vehicles at higher prices thanks to new models and high-tech features. online.wsj.com |