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Hyundai Elantra tops Consumer Reports list
02.06.2008 18:29
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This month's issue of Consumer Reports delivered a pleasant surprise for Hyundai Motor Co. as well as a tough report card for the Detroit 3's lineup of compact sedans and subcompact cars.
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Bradford & Bingley drags down FTSE
02.06.2008 13:23
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The London market endured a turbulent start to the week today as bank shares came under pressure following a profits warning from lender Bradford & Bingley.
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Report: Cerberus sells some equity in Chrysler, GMAC
02.06.2008 11:27
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Cerberus Capital Management, the private equity firm that took a large bite into the U.S. auto industry by acquiring majority control of Chrysler LLC last year and GMAC LLC the year before, has reportedly sold more than half of its equity in those two firms to about 90 investors.
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Airlines braced for £1bn losses from oil price rise
02.06.2008 09:34
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The world’s airlines will collectively lose more than £1bn (€1.3bn) this year because of rocketing fuel prices, experts forecast today.
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Ryanair to sue French Union
02.06.2008 09:34
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Ryanair, today announced that it has filed legal proceedings for damages against French trade union, Confederation General de Travail (CGT).
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Food prices up by twice rate of inflation
02.06.2008 09:34
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Food prices across Europe have risen by twice the rate of inflation in a year, new figures reveal today.
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Ford wraps up sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors
02.06.2008 09:31
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Ford Motor Co. officially unloaded its storied Jaguar and Land Rover businesses today — netting the cash-strapped automaker a $1.7-billion boost that's a mere third of what it paid for the two luxury brands.
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Bradford and Bingley sells 23% share
02.06.2008 08:31
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Bradford & Bingley sold nearly a quarter of its business today as it moved to shore up its finances in the face of a sharp downturn in trading.
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Ryanair carries five million passengers in one month
02.06.2008 06:29
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Ryanair carried more than five million passengers for the first time last month.
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UK mortgage approvals at record low
02.06.2008 05:24
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The number of mortgages approved for people buying a home in the UK fell to a new low for the second successive month in April, the Bank of England said today.
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Ryvita owner to merge with Jordans
02.06.2008 04:47
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The owners of healthy eating brands Jordans and Ryvita today announced plans to merge their operations into one business.
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Bank shares dive amid Bradford & Bingley woes
02.06.2008 04:47
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Halifax Bank of Scotland led a sharp decline for blue-chip shares today as investors reacted to the latest blow to confidence in the banking sector.
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Dow Jones down
02.06.2008 04:46
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NEW YORK: The Dow Jones closed down 7.9 at 12638.3.
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May car sales likely to show shift in taste
02.06.2008 03:27
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When automakers report monthly sales results Tuesday, the numbers are likely to show more evidence of a fundamental purchasing shift among U.S. consumers who are abandoning profit-generating pickups, SUVs and luxury vehicles in favor of fuel-efficient cars, including gas-electric hybrids.
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WOMEN & MONEY: Get financial house all set
02.06.2008 03:27
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Without a structurally sound financial base, your home can be transformed into a house of panic. That's why it's vitally important that every home economic plan includes the following three-pronged approach.
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