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Rolls-Royce profits soar 21%
The manufacturer had a great 2011, driven by orders from airlines. Although defence cuts muted things somewhat.
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'I considered resigning' says RBS chief
08 February 2012Stephen Hester has broken his silence over last week's bonus furore. There were 'some deeply depressing moments', he told the BBC.
Misery at UBS as profits fall by 76%
07 February 2012The fourth quarter of 2011 was clearly tough for the investment bank: profits fell to just 393m Swiss francs.
BP raises divis as Glencore/Xstrata deal takes shape
07 February 2012It's all go in the energy sector today: BP has all but recovered from its troubles, while Glencore and Xstrata are a step closer to their $90bn merger.
Beware Greeks seeking bailouts
06 February 2012Another day, another set of negotiations on austerity for Greek PM Lucas Papademos. Almost makes us think it would be kinder to put it out of its misery.
Network Rail bonuses under fire
06 February 2012First Stephen Hester, now Network Rail boss Sir David Higgins. Government has bonuses squarely in its sights.
Pakistani billionaire swoops to Peacocks' rescue
06 February 2012Feathers fly at the fashion chain as textile billionaire Alshair Fiyaz prepares to submit a second round bid today.
Stomping off for £120m
06 February 2012Stat of the day: Iconic bootmaker Dr Martens has been put up for sale for £120m by its owner, R Griggs Group.
BT phones home with 48% profit rise
03 February 2012Not bad going, for a company that was on the rocks until recently. It's all in the cost-cutting, apparently.
Profits of £2.1m. Every hour.
03 February 2012Stat of the day: Oil giant Shell made a staggering £18.1bn profit last year. That equates to over £2m every hour.
Amazon sales fail to Kindle enthusiasm
01 February 2012Profit at the online retailer fell by 58% in the final three months of 2011. Although it could be part of its plan.
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"I'm often described as outspoken. I don't view this as a criticism."
Terry Smith, CEO of Tullet Prebon, pulls no punches in this month's big interview