Finance, Banking & Insurance

Energy: Oil and gas prices rise as operators prepare for a battering from Gustav

guardian.co.uk     6 hrs ago   1,572 related          

Oil and gas companies are preparing for a complete shutdown of offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico as tropical storm Gustav gathers strength and churns ominously towards the US coast. Energy prices rose on concerns...                    

Millions more face big energy price increases

guardian.co.uk     6 hrs ago   19 related          

This summer's misery for energy consumers reached a climax yesterday when the last two of the big six suppliers raised prices for millions of household customers. ScottishPower, which has just over 5 million customers,...                    

CME Group Names Senior Leadership Team For New York Operations

exchange-handbook.co.uk     10 hrs ago   9 related          

Following its combination with NYMEX Holdings, Inc. earlier this month, CME Group (Nasdaq: CME), the world's largest and most diverse derivatives exchange, today named the senior leadership team for its New York-based...                    

WWE Appeals Jakks/THQ Decision

euroinvestor.co.uk     8 hrs ago   5 related          

World Wrestling Entertainment issued a statement that its litigation efforts against Jakks/THQ would continue despite a ruling in Connecticut State Court: “The decision today from Connecticut State Court says that the...                    

Vitesse Reports Fiscal 2007 and 2006 Year End Results

euroinvestor.co.uk     7 hrs ago   4 related          

Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (Pink Sheets:VTSS), a leading provider of advanced IC solutions for Carrier and Enterprise networks, today reported results for its fiscal years ended September 30, 2007 and 2006. The Form...                    

Campine: Half year results 2008

euroinvestor.co.uk     7 hrs ago   4 related          

of EUR 63.53 million compared with EUR 62.58 million in 2007 (+1 %). The operating result amounted to EUR 1.65 million (EUR 5.79 million in 2007) (-72 %). The fall is partly due to lower margins in all BU's as a result...                    

Lehmans puts another 1,500 jobs on the block, including in London

independent.co.uk     6 hrs ago   3 related          

Lehman Brothers is planning to axe up to 1,500 more jobs, as part of its desperate struggle to reduce costs, raise money and rebuild its battered balance sheet. Rumours of the cuts began circulating internally at Lehman...                    

Clear Choice Health Plans Settles Litigation

euroinvestor.co.uk     6 hrs ago   2 related          

Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. (OTCBB: CCHN) today announced it has concluded a settlement agreement that completely absolves the company against liabilities related to a lawsuit filed in 2007 by Priscilla Evans and Dale...                    

Savers hit by soaring inflation and instability in banking sector

independent.co.uk     6 hrs ago   19 related          

Millions of British savers have seen the value of their money eroded over the past few months, as the rate of inflation has soared to its highest rate in 17 years. With the retail prices index now at 5 per cent for the...                    

Fly Zoom collapse: Watchdogs demand mandatory compensation for air passengers

scotsman.com     6 hrs ago   98 related          

Published Date: 30 August 2008 AIR travel watchdogs have called on the government to introduce a compulsory compensation scheme for all airline passengers following the collapse of the low-fare carrier Zoom. The Civil...                    

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