May
2009
Articles from 13th May 2009
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Tentatively Tweeting from the Far East
May 13 2009 | Comment
DO you remember the time when mobile telephones were first unleashed on an unsuspecting public? Read
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Franchise system may be faulty
May 13 2009 | Comment
IT was the kind of sales pitch I didn’t expect at 8 o’clock in the morning. As I requested my much-needed caffeine boost from the lady with the trolley on the train from Edinburgh to Newcastle this week, I was enthusiastically informed that I could supplement my cup of coffee with a fresh muffin for just an extra 30p. Read
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Cheer at last from the markets
May 13 2009 | Comment
At the time of writing, the S&P 500 has risen virtually uninterrupted for nine weeks, gaining over 30% since the lows in early March. We now feel that the rally is becoming increasingly defendable, as there has been a notable improvement in some of the ‘leading indicators’ of economic activity. Furthermore, news from the corporate sector has, on balance, been fairly positive in recent weeks, with few disappointing earnings reports coming from the US and Europe. Read
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Time firms researched their bankers
May 13 2009 | Comment
AT a meeting of some of the region’s senior bankers recently I was encouraged by their statement that they are open for business with cheque books at the ready! Read
