| First Group - the Lockhead years An era in British transport is drawing to a close with the retirement of Sir Moir Lockhead as chief executive of FirstGroup - the bus and rail company he built over 21 years. telegraph.co.uk |
German business confidence rises to three-year high in September German business confidence rose unexpectedly to a three-year high in September, strengthening hopes that Europe's largest economy will not suffer a double-dip recession. telegraph.co.uk |
Spending Review 2010: Bankers shrug off higher tax threat The Government's threat to "extract the maximum sustainable tax" from banks was shrugged off by the financial services industry. telegraph.co.uk |
Investors undeterred as FTSE reaches six-month high The markets took the Chancellor's cuts in their stride. telegraph.co.uk |
Market Snapshot: U.S. stock gains cool as banks lose ground Stocks advance as a weekend pledge by global finance officials provide some relief for investors eager to avoid a currency war. feeds.marketwatch.com |