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Comparing loan products for big-ticket items

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Bankrate explores the pros and cons of popular loan products to help take the guesswork out of borrowing money.

Comparing loan products for big-ticket items

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Bankrate explores the pros and cons of popular loan products to help take the guesswork out of borrowing money.

United Rentals, Inc. to Pay $14 Million to Settle Financial Fraud Charges

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged one of the world’s largest equipment rental companies, United Rentals, Inc. (URI), with engaging in fraudulent transactions to meet company earnings forecasts and analyst expectations. The SEC also charged the company with a broad range of other improper accounting practices.

Boeing supplier cuts production

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Aerospace firms brace themselves for potential disruption as one of Boeing’s largest suppliers cuts production.

Nano car plant protest suspended

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Opposition groups blocking work at a Tata Motors plant suspend their protests after the government agrees to return land.

Gazprom sees record EU gas prices

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Russian gas producer Gazprom has said it expects record export revenues exceeding $65bn (£36.8bn) as European prices edge towards an all-time high.

UK house prices to fall 25%

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

In an exclusive BBC News interview, the chief executive of Nationwide predicts house prices could fall by 25% from their peak.

Lehman reshuffles top management

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

US investment bank Lehman Brothers announces a shake-up of senior management as speculation about overseas interest intensifies.

Australian banks’ historic deal

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Australian bank St George agrees a takeover by Westpac Banking, the biggest banking acquisition in the country’s history.

Brazil oil boom ‘to end poverty’

September 9th, 2008 piotr zukowski

Profits from major new offshore oil fields will be used to eradicate poverty and boost education, Brazil’s President Lula vows.