Exxon profit dips; upstream, cost cuts help
Exxon Mobil reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday that beat Wall Street’s expectations.
Rents pledge focus for Labour launch
Labour would limit annual rent increases in the private sector to give a “fairer deal” to tenants, leader Ed Miliband says.
Viacom to buy Channel 5 for £450m
US media group Viacom has agreed to buy the UK’s Channel 5 for £450m, it has been announced.
Pound rises on UK factory surge
The pound hits its highest level against the dollar for nearly five years after a survey suggests that UK manufacturing grew much faster than expected in April.
AUDIO: Lloyds’ progress ‘built on cost-cutting’
Banking expert Peter Hahn discusses Lloyds Banking Group’s report of a 22% rise in underlying first quarter pre-tax profit.
AUDIO: Pfizer ‘trying to charm politicians’
Sue Noffke, UK Equities Fund Manager at Schroders, discusses the possible takeover of UK pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca by US drugs giant Pfizer.
Indian mango ban comes into force
A ban on mangoes, aubergines and types of squashes coming into the UK from India is imposed as part of Europe-wide action.
Why rivals are jealous of Pfizer’s AstraZeneca deal
As rivals assessed what Pfizer’s play for AstraZeneca could mean for the industry, one aspect touched nearly everyone: What it could mean for a U.S. tax loophole.
Is this the most boring ad ever made?
Forget the Guinness horses or Budweiser’s frogs; Leica offers us – in their own words – “the most boring ad ever made.”
Fat Face to float on stock exchange
Fashion chain Fat Face is to become the latest retailer to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange.