Will Russian sanctions undermine ceasefire hopes?
As the European Union and United States expand their economic sanctions against Russian individuals and companies, will this move undermine the fragile ceasefire and...
Tottenham Hotspur acquisition by Cain Hoy Enterprises considered
Recently formed American private investment firm Cain Hoy Enterprises says it is considering a Tottenham Hotspur acquisition offer. Known as Spurs, the English Premier...
Digital First Media for sale
Digital First Media is seeking a buyer. The second-biggest newspaper firm in the United States as measured by circulation says it is looking at...
China August industrial output growth fell
China August industrial output grew by 6.9% compared to August 2013, and July’s 9% growth on a year earlier. The National Bureau of Statistics...
HSBC pays FHFA 550m dollars in settlement
HSBC pays FHFA 550m dollars to settle claims that it did not adequately reveal the true risks on mortgage bonds it sold to Freddie...
Protect yourself from credit card fraud – advice and precautions
This article provides an in-depth look at how you can protect yourself from credit fraud with information on what credit card fraud is and...
Online banking fraud jumps 71 percent in UK
In the first six months of 2014, online banking fraud jumped 71% in the UK, says Financial Fraud Action UK (FFA UK), an industry...
UK Leading Economic Index up slightly in July
The UK Leading Economic Index (LEI) was up by 0.1% in July, while the Coincident Economic Index (CEI) remained unchanged, says The Conference Board.
The...
US August retail sales increase 0.6%
Lower gasoline prices and a firmer labor market helped push up US August retail sales to $444.4 billion, 0.6% higher than in July, and...
Virgin Money appoints Glen Moreno as new chairman
Virgin Money, which is partly-owned by billionaire investor Richard Branson and is planning an initial public offering (IPO) for next year in the London...