Aug
2009
Articles from 10th Aug 2009
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Monday evening market close
Aug 10 2009 | National Business News
RENEWED hopes of a takeover for Friends Provident sent the insurer’s shares soaring today, but part-nationalised banks suffered amid uncertainty over future prospects. Read
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BAE signs torpedoes deal
Aug 10 2009 | National Business News
A 10-year £370m contract to maintain and develop torpedoes for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force has been signed with BAE Systems, it emerged today. Read
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Monday lunchtime market update
Aug 10 2009 | National Business News
UNCERTAINTY over the prospects for Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland put pressure on shares in the part-nationalised banks today. Read
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Monday morning market opening
Aug 10 2009 | National Business News
LLOYDS Banking Group shed more than 4% today amid speculation it could issue new shares in order to reduce its dependency on the Government. Read
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Signs of optimism at construction group
Aug 10 2009 | National Business News
Construction group Morgan Sindall offered more hints of optimism from the sector today after it predicted growing orders in the second half of this year. Read
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Heathrow hits third busiest month on record
Aug 10 2009 | National Business News
BAA boosted the battered airline industry today by revealing that Heathrow enjoyed its third-busiest month on record during July. Read
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Resolution continues Friends attempt
Aug 10 2009 | National Business News
Investment firm Resolution could land Friends Provident at the fourth attempt after the insurer’s board today said it would begin talks over a £1.86bn approach. Read
