HSBC chief threatens to quit
HSBC chief executive Michael Geoghegan has threatened to quit his job if he is not promoted to the chairman's role, the Financial Times said on Wednesday. telegraph.co.uk |
Robert Powell: 10 IRA tasks to do before the year ends
The average IRA balance is a paltry amount, but your own IRA, whether large or small, requires some tender loving care, especially during the last few months of the year. feeds.marketwatch.com |
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 |
Currencies: Dollar edges down as G-20 ministers meet
The dollar heads slightly lower as currency traders focus on the meeting of finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations in South Korea. feeds.marketwatch.com |
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 |