Jun
2009
Articles from 2nd Jun 2009
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Advertisers face near-revolt
Jun 02 2009 | National Business News
ADVERTISING and marketing giant WPP today faced a near-revolt from shareholders over its multi-million pound bonus plans for top bosses as it also reported "below budget" revenues. Read
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Sales boost for Laura Ashley
Jun 02 2009 | National Business News
HOME furnishings and fashion retailer Laura Ashley today said price promotions had helped lift sales in a "challenging and unpredictable" market. Read
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Contraction slowing in building sector
Jun 02 2009 | National Business News
ECONOMIC recovery hopes were fuelled further today after survey figures revealed the slowest pace of decline in construction activity for more than a year. Read
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Tuesday lunchtime market update
Jun 02 2009 | National Business News
BARCLAYS was the leading top-flight faller today after one of its biggest investors sold a major stake in the banking giant. Read
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Kingfisher profits up as DIY returns to fashion
Jun 02 2009 | National Business News
Consumer demand for outdoor products in the warm spring weather helped DIY chain B&Q double its first quarter profits, the firm revealed today. Read
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Ryanair in the red
Jun 02 2009 | National Business News
Low-cost airline Ryanair revealed today that it dived into the red by £169.2m euros (£145.9m) in the year to March after being hit with a 59% hike in its fuel bill. Read
