UK property prices fall for third month
Property asking prices fell for the third month in a row during September as estate agents continued to have record levels of unsold stock on their books. telegraph.co.uk |
FirstGroup chief Sir Moir Lockhead to retire, ex-Tube boss Tim O'Toole to take over
Sir Moir Lockhead is to retire chief executive of FirstGroup after 21 years and put former London Underground boss Tim O'Toole in the driving seat at the bus and train operator. telegraph.co.uk |
China raises key rate for 1st time since crisis
By JOE McDONALD 2010-10-19T17:20:39ZBEIJING (AP) -- China raised its key interest rate Tuesday for the first time since the global crisis. The move is intended to control inflation and rapid growth even as other Asian economies move to keep their recoveries on track.... hosted.ap.org |
Small firms hoarding cash says Bank
A Bank of England survey shows that most companies have built up their cash reserves this year about normal levels and that small companies and manufacturers plan to maintain them at this level next year telegraph.co.uk |
Financial Stocks: Financials on track for 2% weekly advance
The financial sector trades mixed to close out the week as T. Rowe Price leads gainers with a 4% advance after the asset manager announces strong quarterly earnings. feeds.marketwatch.com |