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Business
Zoom airline suspends all flights
28-08-08 18:55 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Transatlantic budget carrier Zoom Airlines suspends all flights after applying to go into administration.

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Oil price slides on profit taking
28-08-08 17:29 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Oil prices fallen as traders take profits - but prices are expected to rise as Tropical Storm Gustav approaches the Gulf of Mexico.

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EU concern over phone bill trend
28-08-08 14:59 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Some mobile phone operators across Europe have been rounding up call durations to leave customers with higher bills, the European Commission says.

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US GDP rebounds with 3.3% growth
28-08-08 14:50 BBC News | Business | World Edition

The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought.

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Profits tumble at retailer Sears
28-08-08 13:28 BBC News | Business | World Edition

US retail group Sears reports a 62% drop in second-quarter profits after struggling to attract customers.

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Henderson to leave UK tax regime
28-08-08 11:24 BBC News | Business | World Edition

UK investment fund Henderson Group says it is setting up a new Irish parent firm to cut its tax bill.

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Hovis maker sees debt level rise
28-08-08 11:13 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Hovis-maker Premier Foods has seen its profits fall and debt level rise in the first half of the year, on higher raw material prices.

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US backs international standards
28-08-08 08:51 BBC News | Business | World Edition

US firms could have to use international accounting standards by 2014, under a proposal put forward by the SEC.

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Hurricane fears raise oil prices
28-08-08 08:36 BBC News | Business | World Edition

The cost of crude rises for a fourth straight day on fears that Tropical Storm Gustav may disrupt oil production.

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Toyota cuts car sales forecasts
28-08-08 07:12 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Japanese carmaker Toyota cuts its vehicle sales forecast for next year by nearly 7% as Western demand softens.

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Profits plunge at Credit Agricole
28-08-08 06:32 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Credit Agricole reports a 94% fall in second-quarter profits after the bank is hit by a loss at its investment banking division.

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Management shake-up at Fannie Mae
28-08-08 06:18 BBC News | Business | World Edition

The US mortgage giant announces a shake-up of top executives in an attempt to restore confidence.

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Banking revival
28-08-08 05:18 BBC News | Business | World Edition

Is there scope for Spanish firms to beat the trend?

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US household incomes fail to grow
28-08-08 05:14 BBC News | Business | World Edition

The average household in the US is no richer now that six years ago despite strong economic growth.

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