| Greek protesters confront government on economy By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS 2010-09-11T18:14:52ZTHESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) -- Greece's prime minister promised Saturday to lower corporate taxes to help revive the debt-plagued country's shrinking economy, while thousands of protesters marched against the government's harsh austerity measures.... hosted.ap.org |
Fear over food prices despite inflation dip Inflation eased slightly in August but the threat of higher food prices persists, figures are set to show this week. telegraph.co.uk |
London Markets: Barclays drags U.K. shares lower Barclays shares drag London to a lower close after a major investor hedges its position, while travel company Thomas Cook rises after inking a joint venture. feeds.marketwatch.com |
Gymboree agrees to $1.8 billion buyout by Bain By MAE ANDERSON 2010-10-11T17:05:53ZNEW YORK (AP) -- Children's clothing retailer Gymboree Corp. has agreed to be bought by asset management firm Bain Capital for $1.8 billion in what would be the sixth-largest private equity deal of the year.... hosted.ap.org |
British Nobel Prize winner Christopher Pissarides calls for slower spending cuts Economist Christopher Pissarides has called on the Government to make more 'gradual' spending cuts. telegraph.co.uk |