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FTSE preview: Shares up; Diageo, Kazakhmys

Thursday, August 26, 2010

The FTSE 100 expected to rise today thanks to US gains overnight and with UK corporate earnings coming from companies including Kazakhmys and Diageo

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Lloyds swamped by 2,000 complaints a day

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Britain's biggest bank is receiving more than 2,000 complaints from angry customers every day, it admitted last night

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Nigerian e-mail scams get sophisticated

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Bogus emails from supposed Nigerian 'bankers' or 'government officials' are being given dangerous new twists. Be very wary, warns our investigator

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Big player in Australian mining on the rise

Thursday, August 26, 2010

The Australian government's potential coalition will have a major impact on the mining industry. Our expert picks one miner that could profit

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Conductor company on the right frequency

Thursday, August 26, 2010

A company whose products are used in radio frequency devices and other electronic components could zoom ahead of the market's expectations

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Retail company falling through the floor

Thursday, August 26, 2010

When a derivatives company is a significant shareholder, it's not always a good sign - one retailer falls into this category and is this week's dumper

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Labour's 3,000 'crimes' to trap businesses

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Labour established more than 3,000 new crimes to trap business people who should never have been treated as criminals, a scathing report has claimed

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Halfords deliveries grind to a halt

Halfords store. Expanding: Halfords boosted by Bikehut stores

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Halfords' new multi-million pound distribution centre is in turmoil as they are forced to suspend their 24-hour delivery service and admit that they...

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UK 'now third tier economic player'

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

The UK may play host the world's richest football league, but in economic terms it is closer to Leyton Orient or Huddersfield, according to the boss...

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