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An executive at US insurance firm Marsh & McLennan has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in connection with an ongoing fraud and bid-rigging probe.
New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer said senior vice president Robert Stearns had pleaded guilty to scheming to defraud. The offence carries a sentence of 16 months... | According to a statement from Mr Spitzer's office, the Marsh executive admitted he instructed insurance companies to submit non-competitive bids for insurance business between 2002 and 2004.Through the practice, Marsh was allowed to determine which insurers won business from clients, and so control the insurance market... | business | [' An executive at US insurance firm Marsh & McLennan has pleaded guilty to criminal charges in connection with an ongoing fraud and bid-rigging probe.', ' New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer said senior vice president Robert Stearns had pleaded guilty to scheming to defraud.', 'The offence carries a sentence of ... | [[ 0.0018733 -1.3361814 -0.19048218 ... 0.4660316 1.015475
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US interest rates are expected to rise for the fifth time since June following the US Federal Reserve's latest rate-setting meeting later on Tuesday.
Borrowing costs are tipped to rise by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25%. The move comes as a recovery in the US economy, the world's biggest, shows signs of robu... | With the economic picture now looking more rosy, the Fed has implemented quarter percentage point rises in June, August, September and November.The Fed has said that it will move in a "measured" way to combat price growth and lift interest rates from their 40-year lows that were prompted by sluggish US and global growt... | business | [" US interest rates are expected to rise for the fifth time since June following the US Federal Reserve's latest rate-setting meeting later on Tuesday.", ' Borrowing costs are tipped to rise by a quarter of a percentage point to 2.25%.', "The move comes as a recovery in the US economy, the world's biggest, shows sign... | [[-0.01440888 -0.50422794 1.018892 ... 0.27102563 0.23363677
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Ten former directors at WorldCom have agreed to pay $54m (£28.85m), including $18m from their own pockets, to settle a class action lawsuit, reports say.
James Wareham, a lawyer representing one of the directors, told Reuters the 10 had agreed to pay those who lost billions when the firm collapsed. The remaining $36m... | "None of the 10 former directors was a direct participant in the accounting machinations of the WorldCom fraud," said the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).Ten former directors at WorldCom have agreed to pay $54m (£28.85m), including $18m from their own pockets, to settle a class action lawsuit, reports say.Corporate governanc... | business | [' Ten former directors at WorldCom have agreed to pay $54m (£28.85m), including $18m from their own pockets, to settle a class action lawsuit, reports say.', ' James Wareham, a lawyer representing one of the directors, told Reuters the 10 had agreed to pay those who lost billions when the firm collapsed.', "The remai... | [[ 0.0957083 -0.8135567 0.624365 ... 0.18514389 0.18368724
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Shares in Continental Airlines have tumbled after the firm warned it could run out of cash.
In a filing to US regulators the airline warned of "inadequate liquidity" if it fails to reduce wage costs by $500m by the end of February. Continental also said that, if it did not make any cuts, it expects to lose "hundreds ... | "Without the reduction in wage and benefit costs and a reasonable prospect of future profitability, we believe that our ability to raise additional money through financings would be uncertain," Continental said in its filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).In a filing to US regulators the airline war... | business | [' Shares in Continental Airlines have tumbled after the firm warned it could run out of cash.', ' In a filing to US regulators the airline warned of "inadequate liquidity" if it fails to reduce wage costs by $500m by the end of February.', 'Continental also said that, if it did not make any cuts, it expects to lose "... | [[-0.36279532 -0.5697765 -0.03415637 ... -0.17111917 0.45811844
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UK house prices increased by 1.1% in December, the first monthly rise since September, the Halifax has said.
The UK's biggest mortgage lender said prices rose 15.1% over the whole of 2004, but by only 2.8% in the second half of the year. The average price of a house in the UK now stands at £162,086, Halifax said. The... | UK house prices increased by 1.1% in December, the first monthly rise since September, the Halifax has said.The average price of a house in the UK now stands at £162,086, Halifax said.The bank said that the recent pattern of house prices rising the fastest in the north of England continued in December."The month by mon... | business | [' UK house prices increased by 1.1% in December, the first monthly rise since September, the Halifax has said.', " The UK's biggest mortgage lender said prices rose 15.1% over the whole of 2004, but by only 2.8% in the second half of the year.", 'The average price of a house in the UK now stands at £162,086, Halifax ... | [[-0.18108416 -0.69947886 0.5669967 ... 0.09251498 0.07056101
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US retailers posted mixed results for December - with luxury retailers faring well while many others were forced to slash prices to lift sales.
Upscale department store Nordstrom said same store sales were 9.3% higher than during the same period last year. Trendy youth labels also sold well, with sales jumping 28% at... | Upscale department store Nordstrom said same store sales were 9.3% higher than during the same period last year.Accessory vendor Claire's Stores also suffered as an expected last minute shopping rush never materialised, leaving its same store sales 5% higher, compared to a 6% rise last year.Overall, December sales are ... | business | [' US retailers posted mixed results for December - with luxury retailers faring well while many others were forced to slash prices to lift sales.', ' Upscale department store Nordstrom said same store sales were 9.3% higher than during the same period last year.', "Trendy youth labels also sold well, with sales jumpi... | [[ 0.02778156 -0.5221427 0.15883376 ... 0.02803273 0.47876772
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Air Deccan has signed a deal to acquire 36 planes from Avions de Transport Regional (ATR).
The value of the deal has not been revealed, because of a confidentiality clause in the agreement. But Air Deccan's managing director Gorur Gopinath has said the price agreed was less than the catalogue price of $17.6m (£9.49m)... | Air Deccan has signed a deal to acquire 36 planes from Avions de Transport Regional (ATR).Air Deccan has said it will base its business model on European firms such as Ireland's Ryanair.In a statement, ATR has said deliveries of the aircraft will begin in 2005 and will continue over a five-year period.Filippo Bagnato, ... | business | [' Air Deccan has signed a deal to acquire 36 planes from Avions de Transport Regional (ATR).', ' The value of the deal has not been revealed, because of a confidentiality clause in the agreement.', "But Air Deccan's managing director Gorur Gopinath has said the price agreed was less than the catalogue price of $17.6m... | [[-0.15543635 -0.9584245 -0.14032896 ... -0.28004357 0.39252678
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Car manufacturers with plants in South Africa, including BMW, General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen, have seen a surge in demand during 2004.
New vehicle sales jumped 22% to 449,603 from a year earlier, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said. Strong economic growth and low ... | New vehicle sales jumped 22% to 449,603 from a year earlier, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said.During 2004 "South Africa was one of the best performing markets internationally" for car sales, NAAMSA said.While domestic demand is set to continue to enjoy rapid growth, for... | business | [' Car manufacturers with plants in South Africa, including BMW, General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen, have seen a surge in demand during 2004.', ' New vehicle sales jumped 22% to 449,603 from a year earlier, the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA) said.', 'Strong economic growth... | [[-0.14953855 -0.3926441 0.36809394 ... 0.29476598 -0.01481829
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UK-based bank Standard Chartered said it would spend $3.3bn (£1.8bn) to buy one of South Korea's main retail banks.
Standard Chartered said acquiring Korea First Bank (KFB) fulfilled a strategic objective of building a bigger presence in Asia's third largest economy. Its shares fell nearly 3% in London as the bank ra... | UK-based bank Standard Chartered said it would spend $3.3bn (£1.8bn) to buy one of South Korea's main retail banks.The move, a year after Citigroup beat Standard Chartered to buy Koram bank, would be the South Korean financial sector's biggest foreign takeover.Standard Chartered said KFB was a "well-managed, conservati... | business | [" UK-based bank Standard Chartered said it would spend $3.3bn (£1.8bn) to buy one of South Korea's main retail banks.", " Standard Chartered said acquiring Korea First Bank (KFB) fulfilled a strategic objective of building a bigger presence in Asia's third largest economy.", 'Its shares fell nearly 3% in London as th... | [[-0.5998358 -0.40195116 0.5858707 ... 0.49926344 0.60541844
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US-German carmaker DaimlerChrysler has sold 2.1% more cars in 2004 than in the previous year, as solid Chrysler sales offset a weak showing for Mercedes.
Sales totalled 3.9 million units worldwide during 2004, the company said at the Detroit Motor Show. A switch to new models hit luxury marque Mercedes-Benz, with sal... | In Europe, the Smart will now go on sale through regular Mercedes dealerships as well as its own dealer network, Mr Cordes said.Its sales rose 3.5% to 2.7 million units.A switch to new models hit luxury marque Mercedes-Benz, with sales down 3.1% at 1.06 million.Smart has consistently lost money since it started trading... | business | [' US-German carmaker DaimlerChrysler has sold 2.1% more cars in 2004 than in the previous year, as solid Chrysler sales offset a weak showing for Mercedes.', ' Sales totalled 3.9 million units worldwide during 2004, the company said at the Detroit Motor Show.', 'A switch to new models hit luxury marque Mercedes-Benz,... | [[-3.4554473e-01 -7.8311414e-01 8.3553487e-06 ... -4.3085191e-02
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The stock market in Jakarta has seen its biggest slide in a month, after the country doubled the likely cost of rebuilding from the Asian tsunami.
The fall came as Indonesia said it expected debt repayments of up to 30 trillion rupiah ($3.2bn; £1.7bn) to be frozen to help pay for the recovery. By Monday's close, the ... | On Friday, the government said its five-year estimate of rebuilding costs for Banda Aceh province - much of which was flattened by the quake and the tsunami - was 20 trillion rupiah ($2.2bn; £1.1bn), twice what it had previously estimated.On Monday, Indonesian economy minister Aburizal Bakrie told reporters that the Pa... | business | [' The stock market in Jakarta has seen its biggest slide in a month, after the country doubled the likely cost of rebuilding from the Asian tsunami.', ' The fall came as Indonesia said it expected debt repayments of up to 30 trillion rupiah ($3.2bn; £1.7bn) to be frozen to help pay for the recovery.', "By Monday's cl... | [[-0.5306589 -0.88271123 0.42070812 ... 0.5242611 0.5464197
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Iran's president, Mohammad Khatami, has unveiled a budget designed to expand public spending by 30% but loosen the Islamic republic's dependence on oil.
The budget for the fiscal year starting on 21 March calls for the sell-off of 20% of the state's corporate holdings. Mr Khatami's second term as president ends on 1 ... | Continued obstruction of foreign investment could get in the way not only of privatisation plans, but also of Mr Khatami's hope of modestly reducing the government's reliance on oil revenues.In contrast, oil revenues were expected to fall to $14.1bn from $16bn in the year to March 2005.In an address to the Majlis, Mr K... | business | [" Iran's president, Mohammad Khatami, has unveiled a budget designed to expand public spending by 30% but loosen the Islamic republic's dependence on oil.", " The budget for the fiscal year starting on 21 March calls for the sell-off of 20% of the state's corporate holdings.", "Mr Khatami's second term as president e... | [[-0.4847889 -0.7855518 0.03181622 ... 0.32268548 0.48179626
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The European Commission (EC) has called a truce in its battle with France and Germany over breaching deficit limits.
The move came after France and Germany vowed to run their budget deficits below the EU cap in 2005 - for the first time in four years. But, the EC did warn the two were under close scrutiny and it woul... | The European Commission (EC) has called a truce in its battle with France and Germany over breaching deficit limits.After announcing its decision to erase France and Germany from its list of deficit rule breakers, the EU said that the time lag created by the ruling meant that 2005 should be the target year for the pair... | business | [' The European Commission (EC) has called a truce in its battle with France and Germany over breaching deficit limits.', ' The move came after France and Germany vowed to run their budget deficits below the EU cap in 2005 - for the first time in four years.', 'But, the EC did warn the two were under close scrutiny an... | [[-0.7191048 -0.51178926 0.12998511 ... -0.52076805 0.1267535
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Eighteen former Enron directors have agreed a $168m (£89m) settlement deal in a shareholder lawsuit over the collapse of the energy firm.
Leading plaintiff, the University of California, announced the news, adding that 10 of the former directors will pay $13m from their own pockets. The settlement will be put to the ... | Eighteen former Enron directors have agreed a $168m (£89m) settlement deal in a shareholder lawsuit over the collapse of the energy firm."The settlement is very significant in holding these outside directors at least partially personally responsible," William Lerach, the lawyer leading the class action suit against Enr... | business | [' Eighteen former Enron directors have agreed a $168m (£89m) settlement deal in a shareholder lawsuit over the collapse of the energy firm.', ' Leading plaintiff, the University of California, announced the news, adding that 10 of the former directors will pay $13m from their own pockets.', 'The settlement will be pu... | [[ 0.3977582 -0.91908693 0.48878318 ... 0.31984717 0.07085174
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UK house prices dipped slightly in November, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has said.
The average house price fell marginally to £180,226, from £180,444 in October. Recent evidence has suggested that the UK housing market is slowing after interest rate increases, and economists forecast a drop in pric... | All areas saw a rise in annual house price inflation in November except for Northern Ireland and the West Midlands, where the rate was unchanged, the ODPM said.It said annual inflation rose between October and November because prices had fallen by 1.1% in the same period in 2003.In London, the area with the highest ave... | business | [' UK house prices dipped slightly in November, the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has said.', ' The average house price fell marginally to £180,226, from £180,444 in October.', 'Recent evidence has suggested that the UK housing market is slowing after interest rate increases, and economists forecast a dro... | [[-0.71665674 -0.5213738 0.053212 ... 0.06021554 0.79423785
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The US created fewer jobs than expected in December, but analysts said that the dip in hiring was not enough to derail the world's biggest economy.
According to Labor Department figures, 157,000 new jobs were added last month. That took 2004's total to 2.2 million, the best showing in five years. Job creation was one... | Job creation was one of last year's main concerns for the US economy.Job creation was one of last year's main concerns for the US economy, and proved to be a main topic of debate in the US presidential election.The US created fewer jobs than expected in December, but analysts said that the dip in hiring was not enough ... | business | [" The US created fewer jobs than expected in December, but analysts said that the dip in hiring was not enough to derail the world's biggest economy.", ' According to Labor Department figures, 157,000 new jobs were added last month.', "That took 2004's total to 2.2 million, the best showing in five years.", "Job crea... | [[-0.5427746 -0.6574411 -0.0668479 ... 0.76065594 0.67310953
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Shares in UK banking group Barclays have risen on Monday following a weekend press report that it had held merger talks with US bank Wells Fargo.
A tie-up between Barclays and California-based Wells Fargo would create the world's fourth biggest bank, valued at $180bn (£96bn). Barclays has declined to comment on the r... | Shares in UK banking group Barclays have risen on Monday following a weekend press report that it had held merger talks with US bank Wells Fargo.A tie-up between Barclays and California-based Wells Fargo would create the world's fourth biggest bank, valued at $180bn (£96bn).UK banking icon Barclays was founded more tha... | business | [' Shares in UK banking group Barclays have risen on Monday following a weekend press report that it had held merger talks with US bank Wells Fargo.', " A tie-up between Barclays and California-based Wells Fargo would create the world's fourth biggest bank, valued at $180bn (£96bn).", 'Barclays has declined to comment... | [[ 0.27464855 -0.73036194 0.33109868 ... 0.8446977 0.22965936
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A US firm has said it is in final negotiations with luxury goods group LVMH to buy the loss-making Christian Lacroix haute-couture house.
Paris-based LVMH has been selling non-core businesses and focusing on its most profitable labels including Moet & Chandon champagne and Louis Vuitton. Privately-held Falic Group bo... | A US firm has said it is in final negotiations with luxury goods group LVMH to buy the loss-making Christian Lacroix haute-couture house.But one of the three brothers behind the Falic Group said the firm had also held talks with the designer Christian Lacroix, and wished to retain him.Privately-held Falic Group bought ... | business | [' A US firm has said it is in final negotiations with luxury goods group LVMH to buy the loss-making Christian Lacroix haute-couture house.', ' Paris-based LVMH has been selling non-core businesses and focusing on its most profitable labels including Moet & Chandon champagne and Louis Vuitton.', 'Privately-held Falic... | [[-0.3878737 -0.5470318 0.28853178 ... -0.876774 0.29638934
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Shell is to pay $1m (£522,000) to the ex-finance chief who stepped down from her post in April 2004 after the firm over-stated its reserves.
Judy Boynton finally left the firm on 31 December, having spent the intervening time as a special advisor to chief executive Jeroen van der Veer. In January 2004, Shell told sho... | Shell is to pay $1m (£522,000) to the ex-finance chief who stepped down from her post in April 2004 after the firm over-stated its reserves.Despite receiving an email from Mr Van de Vijver which said the firm had "fooled" the market about its reserves, the investigation said, she did nothing to inquire further.Shell sa... | business | [' Shell is to pay $1m (£522,000) to the ex-finance chief who stepped down from her post in April 2004 after the firm over-stated its reserves.', ' Judy Boynton finally left the firm on 31 December, having spent the intervening time as a special advisor to chief executive Jeroen van der Veer.', 'In January 2004, Shell... | [[-0.18149193 -0.6721433 0.15139084 ... -0.03748562 0.39289048
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India has signed a $40bn (£21bn) deal to import millions of tonnes of liquefied natural gas from Iran.
Firms led by the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will also assist in the development of Iranian oil fields. Ministers, eager to gain access to energy supplies to meet the demands of a booming economy, secured a... | Iran - Opec's second-biggest oil producer and one of the world's top gas producers - has been pursuing a series of deals, rewarding LNG buyers with participation in development of its oil fields.India imports about 70% of its total oil consumption.India has signed a $40bn (£21bn) deal to import millions of tonnes of li... | business | [' India has signed a $40bn (£21bn) deal to import millions of tonnes of liquefied natural gas from Iran.', ' Firms led by the Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will also assist in the development of Iranian oil fields.', 'Ministers, eager to gain access to energy supplies to meet the demands of a booming economy, ... | [[-0.45783383 -0.91409117 0.11870838 ... 0.22957209 0.5924233
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The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is planning to announce a preferred takeover by the end of the month, newspaper reports claim.
The Sunday Telegraph said the LSE's plan was further evidence it wants to retain tight control over its destiny. Both Deutsche Boerse and rival Euronext held talks with the London market last... | A £1.3bn offer from Deutsche Boerse has already been rejected, while Euronext has said it will make an all cash bid.Both Deutsche Boerse and rival Euronext held talks with the London market last week over a possible offer.However, the Sunday Telegraph report added that there are signs that Deutsche Boerse chief executi... | business | [' The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is planning to announce a preferred takeover by the end of the month, newspaper reports claim.', " The Sunday Telegraph said the LSE's plan was further evidence it wants to retain tight control over its destiny.", 'Both Deutsche Boerse and rival Euronext held talks with the London ma... | [[-0.38611692 -0.2902868 0.7452649 ... 0.08002383 -0.02899271
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News Corporation is seeking to buy out minority investors in Fox Entertainment Group, its broadcasting subsidiary, for about $5.4bn (£3.7bn).
The media giant, run by Rupert Murdoch, owns 82% of the shares in the company, home to the Fox television network and the 20th Century Fox film studio. The move follows News Co... | Under the terms of the offer, minority Fox shareholders will receive 1.90 News Corp shares in return for each Fox share they hold.News Corp shares fell 25 cents to $17.65 after the share offer was announced while Fox shares were up 19 cents at $31.22.Analysts said the decision to list News Corp in the US - which will r... | business | [' News Corporation is seeking to buy out minority investors in Fox Entertainment Group, its broadcasting subsidiary, for about $5.4bn (£3.7bn).', ' The media giant, run by Rupert Murdoch, owns 82% of the shares in the company, home to the Fox television network and the 20th Century Fox film studio.', "The move follow... | [[-0.12738939 -0.3889692 -0.18691611 ... 0.06192198 0.75283074
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Israel has asked a US banker and former International Monetary Fund director to run its central bank.
Stanley Fischer, vice chairman of banking giant Citigroup, has agreed to take the Bank of Israel job subject to approval from parliament and cabinet. His nomination by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon came as a surprise, ... | Mr Fischer will face a delicate balancing act - both in political and economic terms - between Mr Sharon and finance minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who also backed his nomination.But his appointment has also raised hopes that it could bring in fresh investment - and perhaps even an improvement in the country's credit rat... | business | [' Israel has asked a US banker and former International Monetary Fund director to run its central bank.', ' Stanley Fischer, vice chairman of banking giant Citigroup, has agreed to take the Bank of Israel job subject to approval from parliament and cabinet.', 'His nomination by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon came as a s... | [[-0.5315194 -0.38094044 -0.60695523 ... -0.13586035 0.6207935
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The EU and US have agreed to begin talks on ending subsidies given to aircraft makers, EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has announced.
Both sides hope to reach a negotiated deal over state aid received by European aircraft maker Airbus and its US rival Boeing, Mr Mandelson said. Airbus and Boeing accuse each oth... | Both sides hope to reach a negotiated deal over state aid received by European aircraft maker Airbus and its US rival Boeing, Mr Mandelson said."With this agreement the EU and US have confirmed their willingness to resolve the dispute which has arisen between them," Mr Mandelson said.The US filed a complaint against Br... | business | [' The EU and US have agreed to begin talks on ending subsidies given to aircraft makers, EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson has announced.', ' Both sides hope to reach a negotiated deal over state aid received by European aircraft maker Airbus and its US rival Boeing, Mr Mandelson said.', 'Airbus and Boeing accuse... | [[-0.55720985 0.14747058 0.13461138 ... 0.48927024 0.219394
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Telecoms equipment maker Nortel Networks has sharply revised downwards its profits for the 2003 fiscal year.
In a long-awaited filing, Nortel said it had made $434m (£231m), compared to the previously reported $732m. But the figures - revised after an audit which led to the sacking of the Canadian firm's chief - show... | "With the completion of our restatements we have a solid foundation on which to move forward with our business," said Nortel president and chief executive Bill Owens.Nortel added: "these members of the core executive team share the board's deep disappointment over the circumstances that led to the restatement."Telecoms... | business | [' Telecoms equipment maker Nortel Networks has sharply revised downwards its profits for the 2003 fiscal year.', " In a long-awaited filing, Nortel said it had made $434m (£231m), compared to the previously reported $732m. But the figures - revised after an audit which led to the sacking of the Canadian firm's chief ... | [[-1.0565673 -0.4215626 0.01783679 ... -0.02212218 1.0074192
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Russia's renationalisation of its energy industry needs to be reversed, a senior government figure has warned.
Economy minister German Gref told the Kommersant newspaper that direct state involvement in oil was "unjustified". His comments follow the sale of much of oil giant Yukos to cover back taxes - a deal which e... | "The task is not simply to double GDP; instead it is to use GDP to qualitatively improve people's lives," Mr Gref told Kommersant.Economy minister German Gref told the Kommersant newspaper that direct state involvement in oil was "unjustified".And he warned that using back taxes to deal with firms like Yukos - a techni... | business | [" Russia's renationalisation of its energy industry needs to be reversed, a senior government figure has warned.", ' Economy minister German Gref told the Kommersant newspaper that direct state involvement in oil was "unjustified".', "His comments follow the sale of much of oil giant Yukos to cover back taxes - a dea... | [[-0.94794416 -0.31192395 0.2018099 ... 0.01558819 0.5141703
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Exports from China leapt during 2004 over the previous year as the country continued to show breakneck growth.
The spurt put China's trade surplus - a sore point with some of its trading partners - at a six-year high. It may also increase pressure on China to relax the peg joining its currency, the yuan, with the wea... | The US's overall trade deficit with China was $124bn in 2003, and is expected to rise to about $150bn for 2004.State Administration of Taxation head Xie Xuren said a tightening of controls on tax evasion had combined with the rapid expansion to produce a 25.7% rise in tax revenues to 2.572 trillion yuan ($311bn; £165bn... | business | [' Exports from China leapt during 2004 over the previous year as the country continued to show breakneck growth.', " The spurt put China's trade surplus - a sore point with some of its trading partners - at a six-year high.", 'It may also increase pressure on China to relax the peg joining its currency, the yuan, wit... | [[-0.21153584 -0.8242865 0.16474701 ... 0.17017235 0.22450322
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The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has recorded its largest single day gain, surging 3.5% to a new high.
The index rose 225.79 points in four hours of furious trading, with many investors optimistic that political stability could bring an economic boom. The KSE index closed at 6709.93 - an overall gain of nearly 400 po... | Mr Lakhani feels that the market has risen on the basis of solid economic growth and its current level rests on sound foundations.The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has recorded its largest single day gain, surging 3.5% to a new high.In 2002, the KSE was the world's best performing stock market, with the index rising 112... | business | [' The Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE) has recorded its largest single day gain, surging 3.5% to a new high.', ' The index rose 225.79 points in four hours of furious trading, with many investors optimistic that political stability could bring an economic boom.', 'The KSE index closed at 6709.93 - an overall gain of near... | [[-0.104652 -1.0198073 0.21788071 ... 0.00704098 0.34292516
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The US trade deficit widened by more than expected in October, hitting record levels after higher oil prices raised import costs, figures have shown
The trade shortfall was $55.5bn (£29bn), up 9% from September, the Commerce Department said. That pushed the 10 month deficit to $500.5bn. Imports rose by 3.4%, while ex... | The US trade deficit widened by more than expected in October, hitting record levels after higher oil prices raised import costs, figures have shown The trade shortfall was $55.5bn (£29bn), up 9% from September, the Commerce Department said.A weaker dollar also increased the cost of imports, though this should help dr... | business | [' The US trade deficit widened by more than expected in October, hitting record levels after higher oil prices raised import costs, figures have shown The trade shortfall was $55.5bn (£29bn), up 9% from September, the Commerce Department said.', 'That pushed the 10 month deficit to $500.5bn.', 'Imports rose by 3.4%, ... | [[-0.0707646 -0.62475544 0.19476835 ... 0.5743863 0.45205468
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Sales of hybrid cars in the US are set to double in 2005, research suggests.
Research group JD Power estimates sales will hit 200,000 in 2005, despite higher prices and customer scepticism. Carmakers are starting to build hybrid sports utility vehicles (SUVs), the four-wheel-drive vehicles which now dominate the US c... | Ford, which has sold 4,000 of its first hybrid since its launch in August, is bringing a hybrid SUV - the Mariner - to market a year ahead of schedule, with plans for three more models by 2008.Honda has three hybrids on the market, and between them the two Japanese carmakers sold more than 80,000 units last year.GM has... | business | [' Sales of hybrid cars in the US are set to double in 2005, research suggests.', ' Research group JD Power estimates sales will hit 200,000 in 2005, despite higher prices and customer scepticism.', 'Carmakers are starting to build hybrid sports utility vehicles (SUVs), the four-wheel-drive vehicles which now dominate... | [[ 0.05269205 -0.9675605 0.10799503 ... 0.4003053 -0.03215184
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Trouble-hit Mitsubishi Motors is in talks with French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen about a possible alliance.
On Tuesday Mitsubishi, the only major Japanese car firm in the red, confirmed earlier reports of negotiations. But a spokesman refused to comment on speculation that Mitsubishi could end up building cars for ... | Trouble-hit Mitsubishi Motors is in talks with French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen about a possible alliance.On Tuesday Mitsubishi, the only major Japanese car firm in the red, confirmed earlier reports of negotiations.But a spokesman refused to comment on speculation that Mitsubishi could end up building cars for PSA ... | business | [' Trouble-hit Mitsubishi Motors is in talks with French carmaker PSA Peugeot Citroen about a possible alliance.', ' On Tuesday Mitsubishi, the only major Japanese car firm in the red, confirmed earlier reports of negotiations.', 'But a spokesman refused to comment on speculation that Mitsubishi could end up building ... | [[-0.29557067 -0.4066147 0.15799674 ... 0.16829342 0.57550526
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British Airways is to halt its flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia from 27 March.
The airline said the decision was a commercial one due to reduced passenger demand for the services. BA currently operates four flights per week from Heathrow to Jeddah, and three weekly journeys to Riyadh.... | "The decision to suspend flights between the UK and Saudi Arabia is a difficult one to make as we have enjoyed a long history of flying between the two countries," said BA director of commercial planning, Robert Boyle.British Airways is to halt its flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia from ... | business | [' British Airways is to halt its flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia from 27 March.', ' The airline said the decision was a commercial one due to reduced passenger demand for the services.', 'BA currently operates four flights per week from Heathrow to Jeddah, and three weekly journeys t... | [[-0.32709154 0.48872375 0.96213645 ... 0.28299272 0.73947453
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Shares in Cairn Energy rose 3.8% to 1,088 pence on Tuesday after the UK firm announced a fresh gas discovery in northern India.
The firm, which last year made a number of other new finds in the Rajasthan area, said the latest discovery could lead to large gas volumes. However, chief executive Bill Gammell cautioned t... | The firm, which last year made a number of other new finds in the Rajasthan area, said the latest discovery could lead to large gas volumes.Cairn has also been granted approval to extend its Rajasthan exploration area.A spokesman said the company's decision to carry out further investigations at the new find showed tha... | business | [' Shares in Cairn Energy rose 3.8% to 1,088 pence on Tuesday after the UK firm announced a fresh gas discovery in northern India.', ' The firm, which last year made a number of other new finds in the Rajasthan area, said the latest discovery could lead to large gas volumes.', 'However, chief executive Bill Gammell ca... | [[-0.18139492 -0.7122479 0.63415045 ... 0.5792713 0.44614604
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Nearly two million people across Asia could be thrown into poverty because of the Indian Ocean tsunami, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said.
In its first overview of the disaster, the ADB said the impact on economic growth would be slight because major cities and factories escaped damage. But the blow to many l... | Nearly two million people across Asia could be thrown into poverty because of the Indian Ocean tsunami, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said.The ADB fears that 1 million Indonesians could join them, while in India just over half a million people - 645,000 - are at risk of falling into poverty.Sri Lanka and the Mal... | business | [' Nearly two million people across Asia could be thrown into poverty because of the Indian Ocean tsunami, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has said.', ' In its first overview of the disaster, the ADB said the impact on economic growth would be slight because major cities and factories escaped damage.', 'But the blow ... | [[ 0.00577074 -1.3257673 0.44578147 ... -0.03426272 0.76446533
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Australian brewer Fosters has bought a large stake in Australian winemaker Southcorp, sparking rumours of a possible takeover.
Fosters bought 18.8% of Southcorp, the global winemaker behind the Penfolds, Lindemans and Rosemount brands, for 4.17 Australian dollars per share. A bid at that price would value the company... | Australian brewer Fosters has bought a large stake in Australian winemaker Southcorp, sparking rumours of a possible takeover.Fosters bought 18.8% of Southcorp, the global winemaker behind the Penfolds, Lindemans and Rosemount brands, for 4.17 Australian dollars per share.Fosters bought the 18.8% stake from Reline Inve... | business | [' Australian brewer Fosters has bought a large stake in Australian winemaker Southcorp, sparking rumours of a possible takeover.', ' Fosters bought 18.8% of Southcorp, the global winemaker behind the Penfolds, Lindemans and Rosemount brands, for 4.17 Australian dollars per share.', 'A bid at that price would value th... | [[-0.11606879 -0.56316894 0.05345279 ... -0.6127296 0.7074311
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The European Central Bank has left its key interest rate unchanged at 2% for the 19th month in succession.
Borrowing costs have remained on hold amid concerns about the strength of economic growth in the 12 nations sharing the euro, analysts said. Despite signs of pick-up, labour markets and consumer demand remain sl... | The ECB has forecast economic growth in the eurozone of 1.9% in 2005.Borrowing costs have remained on hold amid concerns about the strength of economic growth in the 12 nations sharing the euro, analysts said.ECB President Jean-Claude Trichet has remained upbeat about prospects for the region, and inflation is expected... | business | [' The European Central Bank has left its key interest rate unchanged at 2% for the 19th month in succession.', ' Borrowing costs have remained on hold amid concerns about the strength of economic growth in the 12 nations sharing the euro, analysts said.', 'Despite signs of pick-up, labour markets and consumer demand ... | [[-0.5392875 -1.2476543 0.21509647 ... 0.49049154 0.41932666
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The world's biggest tobacco consumer, China, has said it will not allow any new tobacco factories to be built.
China already has more than enough cigarette-making capacity, according to a spokesman for the tobacco industry regulator quoted in China Daily. The ban threatens to reignite tensions between the regulator a... | "China won't allow any new tobacco factories to be built, including joint ventures", said Xing Wangli, a spokesman for the State Tobacco Administration Monopoly quoted in China Daily.The world's biggest tobacco consumer, China, has said it will not allow any new tobacco factories to be built.In July 2004, Bat announced... | business | [" The world's biggest tobacco consumer, China, has said it will not allow any new tobacco factories to be built.", ' China already has more than enough cigarette-making capacity, according to a spokesman for the tobacco industry regulator quoted in China Daily.', "The ban threatens to reignite tensions between the re... | [[-0.07272948 -0.35795978 0.11367651 ... 0.07706698 0.4990102
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The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold again at 4.75%, in a widely-predicted move.
Rates went up five times from November 2003 - as the bank sought to cool the housing market and consumer debt - but have remained unchanged since August. Recent data has indicated a slowdown in manufacturing and consumer s... | CBI chief economist Ian McCafferty said the economy had "slowed in recent months in response to rate rises" but that it was difficult to gauge from the Christmas period the likely pace of activity through the summer.Manufacturers' organisation, the EEF, said it expected the hold in interest rates to continue in the nea... | business | [' The Bank of England has left interest rates on hold again at 4.75%, in a widely-predicted move.', ' Rates went up five times from November 2003 - as the bank sought to cool the housing market and consumer debt - but have remained unchanged since August.', 'Recent data has indicated a slowdown in manufacturing and c... | [[-0.28674915 -1.0814683 0.9594011 ... 0.04604428 0.71935135
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Germany's economy, the biggest among the 12 countries sharing the euro, grew at its fastest rate in four years during 2004, driven by strong exports.
Gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.7% last year, the statistical office said. The economy contracted in 2003. Foreign sales increased by 8.2% last year, compared wi... | Germany's economy, the biggest among the 12 countries sharing the euro, grew at its fastest rate in four years during 2004, driven by strong exports.Gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.7% last year, the statistical office said."If exports weaken and domestic growth remains poor, we cannot expect much from 2005.""Dur... | business | [" Germany's economy, the biggest among the 12 countries sharing the euro, grew at its fastest rate in four years during 2004, driven by strong exports.", ' Gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 1.7% last year, the statistical office said.', 'The economy contracted in 2003.', 'Foreign sales increased by 8.2% last year,... | [[ 0.11994109 -0.78989196 0.27757612 ... -0.27422613 -0.0901248
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The gap between US exports and imports has widened to more than $60bn (£31.7bn), an all-time record.
Figures from the Commerce Department for November showed exports down 2.3% to $95.6bn, while imports grew 1.3% to $155.8bn on rising consumer demand. Part of the expanding deficit came from high prices for oil imports... | Although China's overall trade surplus is expanding, according to Chinese government figures, the Commerce Department revealed the US's deficit with China was $19.6bn in November, down from $19.7bn the month before.Against the pound, the dollar was down about 0.7% at $1,8923.But the deficit with Japan was at its worst ... | business | [' The gap between US exports and imports has widened to more than $60bn (£31.7bn), an all-time record.', ' Figures from the Commerce Department for November showed exports down 2.3% to $95.6bn, while imports grew 1.3% to $155.8bn on rising consumer demand.', 'Part of the expanding deficit came from high prices for oi... | [[ 1.2846556e-01 -1.0091404e+00 5.8218324e-01 ... 6.5229997e-02
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The UK's trade gap narrowed in November, helped by a 7.5% rise in exports outside the European Union.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the difference between what the UK exported and imported was £3.1bn ($5.8bn), down from October's £3.6bn. Overall UK exports - including both goods and services - rose... | Overall UK exports - including both goods and services - rose by more than 3.2% to £24.8bn, although total imports rose again to a new record of £27.9bn.According to the Office for National Statistics, the difference between what the UK exported and imported was £3.1bn ($5.8bn), down from October's £3.6bn.The UK's defi... | business | [" The UK's trade gap narrowed in November, helped by a 7.5% rise in exports outside the European Union.", " According to the Office for National Statistics, the difference between what the UK exported and imported was £3.1bn ($5.8bn), down from October's £3.6bn.", 'Overall UK exports - including both goods and servic... | [[-0.83324784 -0.73796743 0.605599 ... 0.44280395 0.3726114
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Six foreign-owned textile factories have closed in Lesotho, leaving 6,650 garment workers jobless, union officers told the AP news agency.
Factory Workers Union secretary general Billy Macaefa blamed the closures on the end of worldwide textile quotas. The quotas for developing nations, ended on 1 January, gave them ... | "We understand that some (owners)... were complaining that the South African rand was strong against the US dollar, and they were losing when exporting textiles and clothing to the United States," Mr Macaefa said at a news briefing in the capital, Maseru.In the mountainous country surrounded by South Africa, it is fear... | business | [' Six foreign-owned textile factories have closed in Lesotho, leaving 6,650 garment workers jobless, union officers told the AP news agency.', ' Factory Workers Union secretary general Billy Macaefa blamed the closures on the end of worldwide textile quotas.', "The quotas for developing nations, ended on 1 January, g... | [[ 0.50765675 -0.75639737 0.35614002 ... -0.23536293 0.6331397
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Kraft plans to cut back on advertising of products like Oreo cookies and sugary Kool-Aid drinks as part of an effort to promote healthy eating.
The largest US food maker will also add a label to its more nutritional and low-fat brands to promote the benefits. Kraft rival PepsiCo began a similar labelling initiative l... | Kraft plans to cut back on advertising of products like Oreo cookies and sugary Kool-Aid drinks as part of an effort to promote healthy eating.It means commercials for some of its most famous snacks and cereals shown during early morning cartoon shows on TV will now be replaced by food and drink qualifying for Kraft's ... | business | [' Kraft plans to cut back on advertising of products like Oreo cookies and sugary Kool-Aid drinks as part of an effort to promote healthy eating.', ' The largest US food maker will also add a label to its more nutritional and low-fat brands to promote the benefits.', 'Kraft rival PepsiCo began a similar labelling ini... | [[-0.1489945 0.42103672 0.37003648 ... 0.5874688 -0.1407657
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Jailed tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has transferred his controlling stake in oil giant Yukos to a business partner.
Mr Khodorkovsky handed over his entire 59.5% stake in holding company Group Menatep - which controls Yukos - to Leonid Nevzlin. A close ally of the ex-Yukos boss, Mr Nevzlin is currently based in Israel.... | Mr Khodorkovsky handed over his stake after the forced sale of Yukos' core oil production unit, Yuganskneftegaz to pay a giant tax bill.Mr Khodorkovsky handed over his entire 59.5% stake in holding company Group Menatep - which controls Yukos - to Leonid Nevzlin.It is also believed that Mr Khodorkovsky was particularly... | business | [' Jailed tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky has transferred his controlling stake in oil giant Yukos to a business partner.', ' Mr Khodorkovsky handed over his entire 59.5% stake in holding company Group Menatep - which controls Yukos - to Leonid Nevzlin.', 'A close ally of the ex-Yukos boss, Mr Nevzlin is currently based i... | [[-0.24675247 -0.5862637 0.07200993 ... 0.0042915 0.75585186
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Three senior executives of Ireland's state-owned airline, Aer Lingus, are set to leave early on 28 January after accusations of a conflict of interest.
The trio are chief executive Willie Walsh, chief financial officer Brian Dunne and chief operations officer Seamus Kearney. The three have refused to confirm reports ... | Three senior executives of Ireland's state-owned airline, Aer Lingus, are set to leave early on 28 January after accusations of a conflict of interest.Last Friday the minister had announced he was to advertise for three senior executives for Aer Lingus."What I do after I leave Aer Lingus is still too early to say," Mr ... | business | [" Three senior executives of Ireland's state-owned airline, Aer Lingus, are set to leave early on 28 January after accusations of a conflict of interest.", ' The trio are chief executive Willie Walsh, chief financial officer Brian Dunne and chief operations officer Seamus Kearney.', 'The three have refused to confirm... | [[-0.40047386 -0.16601618 0.47152987 ... -0.30710235 0.04385838
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The US has asked the World Trade Organisation to investigate European Union customs tariffs, which it says are inconsistent and hamper trade.
The EU's own institutions have noted the uneven way EU customs rules are applied but failed to act, the US Trade Representative's Office said. Small and mid-sized US firms were... | "Although the EU is a customs union, there is no single EU customs administration," a statement issued on behalf of Robert Zoellick, US Trade Representative, said.The EU's own institutions have noted the uneven way EU customs rules are applied but failed to act, the US Trade Representative's Office said.The US said its... | business | [' The US has asked the World Trade Organisation to investigate European Union customs tariffs, which it says are inconsistent and hamper trade.', " The EU's own institutions have noted the uneven way EU customs rules are applied but failed to act, the US Trade Representative's Office said.", 'Small and mid-sized US f... | [[-0.3620821 -0.43256545 -0.67857885 ... 0.21731676 0.6285197
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News Corp, the media company controlled by Australian billionaire Rupert Murdoch, is eyeing a move into the video games market.
According to the Financial Times, chief operating officer Peter Chernin said that News Corp is "kicking the tires of pretty much all video games companies". Santa Monica-based Activison is s... | According to the Financial Times, chief operating officer Peter Chernin said that News Corp is "kicking the tires of pretty much all video games companies".Video games are "big business", the paper quoted Mr Chernin as saying.News Corp, the media company controlled by Australian billionaire Rupert Murdoch, is eyeing a ... | business | [' News Corp, the media company controlled by Australian billionaire Rupert Murdoch, is eyeing a move into the video games market.', ' According to the Financial Times, chief operating officer Peter Chernin said that News Corp is "kicking the tires of pretty much all video games companies".', 'Santa Monica-based Activ... | [[ 0.07012282 -0.08707932 0.0042754 ... 0.14879327 0.74552226
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US prosecutors have charged nine food suppliers with helping Dutch retailer Ahold inflate earnings by more than $800m (£428m).
The charges have been brought against individuals as well as companies, alleging they created false accounts. Ahold hit the headlines in February 2003 after it emerged that there were account... | US prosecutors have charged nine food suppliers with helping Dutch retailer Ahold inflate earnings by more than $800m (£428m).The nine now charged, who worked as suppliers to Ahold, are accused of signing false documents relating to the amount of money they paid the retailer for promoting their products in its stores.T... | business | [' US prosecutors have charged nine food suppliers with helping Dutch retailer Ahold inflate earnings by more than $800m (£428m).', ' The charges have been brought against individuals as well as companies, alleging they created false accounts.', 'Ahold hit the headlines in February 2003 after it emerged that there wer... | [[-0.1750853 -0.4562502 -0.1406489 ... 0.25694132 0.87826574
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Two big US names have launched advertising campaigns to "set the record straight" about their products and corporate behaviour.
The world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart took out more than 100 full page adverts in national newspapers. The group is trying to see off criticism over it pay deals, benefits package and promot... | Meanwhile, drugs group Eli Lilly is planning a campaign against "false" claims about its product Prozac.Meanwhile Eli Lilly is launching a series of adverts in a dozen major newspapers, to present what is says are the true facts about its anti-depressant drug Prozac.Wal-Mart kicked off the battle with adverts in newspa... | business | [' Two big US names have launched advertising campaigns to "set the record straight" about their products and corporate behaviour.', " The world's biggest retailer Wal-Mart took out more than 100 full page adverts in national newspapers.", 'The group is trying to see off criticism over it pay deals, benefits package a... | [[ 1.0704395 -0.12756677 -0.03973881 ... -0.28606045 0.06528746
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US retail sales ended the year on a high note with solid gains in December, boosted by strong car sales.
Seasonally adjusted sales rose 1.2% in the month, compared to 0.1% a month earlier, boosted by a surge in shopping just before and after Christmas. Sales climbed 8% for the year, the best performance since an 8.5%... | US retail sales ended the year on a high note with solid gains in December, boosted by strong car sales.Sales for the year also broke through the $4 trillion mark for the first time - with annual sales coming in at $4.06 trillion However, if automotives are excluded from December's data, retail sales rose just 0.3% on ... | business | [' US retail sales ended the year on a high note with solid gains in December, boosted by strong car sales.', ' Seasonally adjusted sales rose 1.2% in the month, compared to 0.1% a month earlier, boosted by a surge in shopping just before and after Christmas.', 'Sales climbed 8% for the year, the best performance sinc... | [[-0.35997334 -0.6514082 0.1018277 ... 0.24274778 0.29773888
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Australian winemaker Southcorp has rejected a takeover offer worth 3.1bn Australian dollars ($2.3bn; £1.8bn) from brewing giant Foster's Group.
Southcorp, whose brands include Penfolds, Rosemount and Lindemans, dismissed the offer as inadequate. The two companies held four days of talks after Foster's bought an 18.8%... | Southcorp said Foster's takeover offer was "opportunistic".The two companies held four days of talks after Foster's bought an 18.8% stake in Southcorp on 13 January.Foster's said a combination of the two companies would create a global player with an "unrivalled" collection of premium wine brands.Southcorp said Foster'... | business | [" Australian winemaker Southcorp has rejected a takeover offer worth 3.1bn Australian dollars ($2.3bn; £1.8bn) from brewing giant Foster's Group.", ' Southcorp, whose brands include Penfolds, Rosemount and Lindemans, dismissed the offer as inadequate.', "The two companies held four days of talks after Foster's bought... | [[-0.19565512 -0.5026972 -0.25541937 ... -0.13145913 0.9744028
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Charlie Bell, the straight-talking former head of fast-food giant McDonald's, has died of cancer aged 44.
Mr Bell was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in May last year, a month after taking over the top job. He resigned in November to fight the illness. Joining the company as a 15-year-old part-time worker, Mr Bell q... | Mr Bell took over as chief executive after his predecessor as CEO, Jim Cantalupo, died suddenly of a heart attack in April.Mr Bell leaves a wife and daughter.Having worked closely with Mr Cantalupo, who came out of retirement to turn McDonald's around, Mr Bell focused on boosting demand at existing restaurants rather t... | business | [" Charlie Bell, the straight-talking former head of fast-food giant McDonald's, has died of cancer aged 44.", ' Mr Bell was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in May last year, a month after taking over the top job.', 'He resigned in November to fight the illness.', "Joining the company as a 15-year-old part-time worke... | [[ 0.08950176 -0.8603013 0.20576546 ... -0.07089421 0.91775167
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US industrial production continued to rise in November, albeit at a slower pace than the previous month.
The US Federal Reserve said output from factories, mines and utilities rose 0.3% - in line with forecasts - from a revised 0.6% increase in October. Analysts added that if the carmaking sector - which saw producti... | A breakdown of the latest production figures shows mining output drove the increase, surging 2.1%, while factory output rose 0.3%.The US Federal Reserve said output from factories, mines and utilities rose 0.3% - in line with forecasts - from a revised 0.6% increase in October.The US economy grew at a respectable annua... | business | [' US industrial production continued to rise in November, albeit at a slower pace than the previous month.', ' The US Federal Reserve said output from factories, mines and utilities rose 0.3% - in line with forecasts - from a revised 0.6% increase in October.', 'Analysts added that if the carmaking sector - which saw... | [[-0.88947296 -0.72397166 0.3833274 ... 0.26574415 0.5801857
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Shares in Deutsche Boerse have risen more than 3% after a shareholder fund voiced opposition to the firm's planned takeover of the London Stock Exchange.
TCI, which claims to represent owners of 5% of Deutsche Boerse's (DB) shares, has complained that the £1.35bn ($2.5bn) offer for the LSE is too high. Opposition fro... | In voicing its opposition to the planned takeover, TCI said it would prefer to see Deutsche Boerse return $500m (£350m) to shareholders.Deutsche Boerse said TCI's opposition would not change its bid approach.Another investor in Deutsche Boerse has supported the view that a payout to shareholders would be preferable to ... | business | [" Shares in Deutsche Boerse have risen more than 3% after a shareholder fund voiced opposition to the firm's planned takeover of the London Stock Exchange.", " TCI, which claims to represent owners of 5% of Deutsche Boerse's (DB) shares, has complained that the £1.35bn ($2.5bn) offer for the LSE is too high.", 'Oppos... | [[ 0.22941947 -0.9085635 0.36966485 ... 0.04851944 0.2727179
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Australian airline Qantas could transfer as many as 7,000 jobs out of its home country as it seeks to save costs, according to newspaper reports.
Chief executive Geoff Dixon was quoted by The Australian newspaper as saying the carrier could no longer afford to remain "all-Australian". Unions criticised the possible m... | If Qantas were to follow the lead of other airlines moving staff 'offshore' 7,000 jobs could shift overseas, the newspaper reported.In a statement, Qantas said it was looking to build its operations overseas.Unions criticised the possible move - which may affect cabin and maintenance staff - saying Qantas was profitabl... | business | [' Australian airline Qantas could transfer as many as 7,000 jobs out of its home country as it seeks to save costs, according to newspaper reports.', ' Chief executive Geoff Dixon was quoted by The Australian newspaper as saying the carrier could no longer afford to remain "all-Australian".', 'Unions criticised the p... | [[-0.11724038 -0.7999612 0.36910668 ... -0.00895836 1.0459944
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The nuclear unit of Russian energy giant Gazprom is reportedly facing a 1bn rouble ($35.7m; £19.1m) back-tax claim for the 2001-2003 period.
Vedomosti newspaper reported that Russian authorities made the demand at the end of last year. The paper added that most of the taxes claimed are linked to the company's export ... | Gazprom is set to merge with state oil firm Rosneft, the company that eventually acquired Yuganskneftegas, the main unit of embattled oil giant Yukos.Gazprom is one of the key players in the complex Russian energy market, where the government of Vladimir Putin has made moves to regain state influence over the sector.Th... | business | [' The nuclear unit of Russian energy giant Gazprom is reportedly facing a 1bn rouble ($35.7m; £19.1m) back-tax claim for the 2001-2003 period.', ' Vedomosti newspaper reported that Russian authorities made the demand at the end of last year.', "The paper added that most of the taxes claimed are linked to the company'... | [[-0.8277897 -0.74398124 -0.43399462 ... 0.01346114 1.2153147
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German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has called for radical reform of the EU's stability pact to grant countries more flexibility over their budget deficits.
Mr Schroeder said existing fiscal rules should be loosened to allow countries to run deficits above the current 3% limit if they met certain criteria. Writing in... | Mr Schroeder also called for heads of government to play a larger role in shaping reforms to the pact.Mr Schroeder said existing fiscal rules should be loosened to allow countries to run deficits above the current 3% limit if they met certain criteria.Mr Schroeder - a staunch supporter of the pact when it was set up in... | business | [" German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder has called for radical reform of the EU's stability pact to grant countries more flexibility over their budget deficits.", ' Mr Schroeder said existing fiscal rules should be loosened to allow countries to run deficits above the current 3% limit if they met certain criteria.', 'W... | [[-1.0427506 -0.00518945 0.17597283 ... 0.03509028 0.14371136
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The founder and former boss of Parmalat has apologised to investors who lost money as a result of the Italian dairy firm's collapse.
Calisto Tanzi said he would co-operate fully with prosecutors investigating the background to one of Europe's largest financial scandals. Parmalat was placed into bankruptcy protection ... | The founder and former boss of Parmalat has apologised to investors who lost money as a result of the Italian dairy firm's collapse.Mr Tanzi spent several months in jail in the wake of Parmalat's collapse and was kept under house arrest until last September.He has alleged that these companies were aware of the true sta... | business | [" The founder and former boss of Parmalat has apologised to investors who lost money as a result of the Italian dairy firm's collapse.", " Calisto Tanzi said he would co-operate fully with prosecutors investigating the background to one of Europe's largest financial scandals.", 'Parmalat was placed into bankruptcy pr... | [[ 0.12648304 -0.44657385 0.12840782 ... 0.13952939 0.81768024
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Ten years of "golden" economic performance may come to an end in 2005 with growth slowing markedly, City consultancy Deloitte has warned.
The UK economy could suffer a backlash from the slowdown in the housing market, triggering a fall in consumer spending and a rise in unemployment. Deloitte is forecasting economic ... | "Whereas the main driver of the economy in recent years has been robust household spending growth, this is likely to suffer as the housing market slowdown gathers pace."This will result in a marked slowdown in growth in 2005 and 2006 compared to last year, when the economy expanded by 3.25%.Ten years of "golden" econom... | business | [' Ten years of "golden" economic performance may come to an end in 2005 with growth slowing markedly, City consultancy Deloitte has warned.', ' The UK economy could suffer a backlash from the slowdown in the housing market, triggering a fall in consumer spending and a rise in unemployment.', "Deloitte is forecasting ... | [[-0.19685107 -0.3362375 1.1725851 ... 0.01264264 0.05909688
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Oracle has announced it is cutting about 5,000 jobs following the completion of its $10.3bn takeover of its smaller rival Peoplesoft last week.
The company said it would retain more than 90% of Peoplesoft product development and product support staff. The cuts will affect about 9% of the 55,000 staff of the combined ... | "By retaining the vast majority of Peoplesoft technical staff, Oracle will have the resources to deliver on the development and support commitments we have made to Peoplesoft customers over the last 18 months," Oracle's chief executive Larry Ellison said in a statement.The company said it would retain more than 90% of ... | business | [' Oracle has announced it is cutting about 5,000 jobs following the completion of its $10.3bn takeover of its smaller rival Peoplesoft last week.', ' The company said it would retain more than 90% of Peoplesoft product development and product support staff.', 'The cuts will affect about 9% of the 55,000 staff of the ... | [[-0.43963024 -0.6135797 0.31592014 ... 0.20609756 0.7024321
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Choking traffic jams in Beijing are prompting officials to look at reorganising car parking charges.
Car ownership has risen fast in recent years, and there are now two and a half million cars on the city's roads. The trouble is that the high status of car ownership is matched by expensive fees at indoor car parks, m... | Mr Wang, who is in charge of collecting car parking fees, said his team would be looking at adjusting parking prices to close the gap.Choking traffic jams in Beijing are prompting officials to look at reorganising car parking charges.The trouble is that the high status of car ownership is matched by expensive fees at i... | business | [' Choking traffic jams in Beijing are prompting officials to look at reorganising car parking charges.', " Car ownership has risen fast in recent years, and there are now two and a half million cars on the city's roads.", 'The trouble is that the high status of car ownership is matched by expensive fees at indoor car... | [[-2.74723291e-01 -4.38661613e-02 4.29611176e-01 ... 1.61059991e-01
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General Motors has warned that it expects earnings this year be lower than in 2004.
The world's biggest car maker is grappling with losses in its European business, and weak US sales. GM said higher healthcare costs in North America, and lower profits at its financial services subsidiary would hurt its performance in... | GMAC has been a strong contributor to profits in 2004 but GM said it will do less well this year, delivering net income of $2.5bn.GM said it expects to meet its 2004 earnings targets "despite a tough competitive environment".GM said higher healthcare costs in North America, and lower profits at its financial services s... | business | [' General Motors has warned that it expects earnings this year be lower than in 2004.', " The world's biggest car maker is grappling with losses in its European business, and weak US sales.", 'GM said higher healthcare costs in North America, and lower profits at its financial services subsidiary would hurt its perfo... | [[-1.0735738 -0.4264104 -0.0676218 ... 0.50670475 0.868284
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Most areas of the US saw their economy continue to expand in December and early January, the US Federal Reserve said in its latest Beige Book report.
Of the 12 US regions it identifies for the study, 11 showed stronger economic growth, with only the Cleveland area falling behind with a "mixed" rating. Consumer spendi... | Most areas of the US saw their economy continue to expand in December and early January, the US Federal Reserve said in its latest Beige Book report.The employment picture also improved, the Fed said."Labour markets firmed in a number of districts, but wage pressures generally remained modest," the Beige Book said.Cons... | business | [' Most areas of the US saw their economy continue to expand in December and early January, the US Federal Reserve said in its latest Beige Book report.', ' Of the 12 US regions it identifies for the study, 11 showed stronger economic growth, with only the Cleveland area falling behind with a "mixed" rating.', 'Consum... | [[-0.42733043 -0.51010084 0.3498534 ... 0.29748586 0.01318259
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Shares in online auction house eBay fell 9.8% in after-hours trade on Wednesday, after its quarterly profits failed to meet market expectations.
Despite seeing net profits rise by 44% to $205.4m (£110m) during October to December, from $142m a year earlier, Wall Street had expected more. EBay stock fell to $92.9 in a... | EBay now forecasts 2005 revenue of $4.2bn to $4.35bn and earnings excluding items of $1.48 to $1.52 per share.Analysts had previously estimated that eBay would achieve 2005 revenues of $4.37bn and earnings of $1.62 per share, excluding items.For 2004 as a whole, eBay earned $778.2m on sales of $3.27bn.Excluding special... | business | [' Shares in online auction house eBay fell 9.8% in after-hours trade on Wednesday, after its quarterly profits failed to meet market expectations.', ' Despite seeing net profits rise by 44% to $205.4m (£110m) during October to December, from $142m a year earlier, Wall Street had expected more.', 'EBay stock fell to $... | [[-0.27270782 -0.7222074 0.22300066 ... 0.39739445 0.42101753
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The trial of Bernie Ebbers, former chief executive of bankrupt US phone company WorldCom, has started in New York with the selection of the jury.
Mr Ebbers, 63, is accused of being the mastermind behind an $11bn (£6bn) accounting fraud that eventually saw the firm collapse in July 2002. His indictment includes charge... | The trial of Bernie Ebbers, former chief executive of bankrupt US phone company WorldCom, has started in New York with the selection of the jury.Mr Ebbers, 63, is accused of being the mastermind behind an $11bn (£6bn) accounting fraud that eventually saw the firm collapse in July 2002.Under Mr Ebbers' leadership, World... | business | [' The trial of Bernie Ebbers, former chief executive of bankrupt US phone company WorldCom, has started in New York with the selection of the jury.', ' Mr Ebbers, 63, is accused of being the mastermind behind an $11bn (£6bn) accounting fraud that eventually saw the firm collapse in July 2002.', 'His indictment includ... | [[-0.19326772 -0.87082547 -0.50990367 ... -0.2856082 0.6825658
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Two of the largest airlines in the US - American and Southwest - have blamed record fuel prices for their disappointing quarterly results.
American Airlines' parent AMR reported a loss of $387m (£206m) for the fourth quarter of 2004, against a $111m loss for the same period a year earlier. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlin... | "AMR's results for the fourth quarter of 2004 reflect the economic woes that plagued the airline industry throughout 2004 - in particular, high fuel prices and a tough revenue environment," he said.American, the world's biggest airline by some measures, said it expected to report a loss for the first quarter of 2005.Am... | business | [' Two of the largest airlines in the US - American and Southwest - have blamed record fuel prices for their disappointing quarterly results.', " American Airlines' parent AMR reported a loss of $387m (£206m) for the fourth quarter of 2004, against a $111m loss for the same period a year earlier.", 'Meanwhile, Southwe... | [[-0.28106946 -0.77396166 -0.2028853 ... -0.15161417 0.7686669
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General Motors (GM) saw its net profits fall 37% in the last quarter of 2004, as it continued to be hit by losses at its European operations.
The US giant earned $630m (£481.5m) in the October-to-December period, down from $1bn in the fourth quarter of 2003. GM's revenues rose 4.7% to $51.2bn from $48.8bn a year earl... | For the whole of 2004, GM earned $3.7bn, down from $3.8bn in 2003, while its annual revenue rose 4.5% to $193bn.GM's revenues rose 4.7% to $51.2bn from $48.8bn a year earlier.General Motors (GM) saw its net profits fall 37% in the last quarter of 2004, as it continued to be hit by losses at its European operations.The ... | business | [' General Motors (GM) saw its net profits fall 37% in the last quarter of 2004, as it continued to be hit by losses at its European operations.', ' The US giant earned $630m (£481.5m) in the October-to-December period, down from $1bn in the fourth quarter of 2003.', "GM's revenues rose 4.7% to $51.2bn from $48.8bn a ... | [[-0.64802635 -0.7100547 -0.22410578 ... 0.0227289 0.8730785
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The European Commission has officially launched an in-depth investigation into whether Italian airline Alitalia is receiving illegal state aid.
Commission officials are to look at Rome's provision of a 400m euro ($495m; £275m) loan to the carrier. Both the Italian government and Alitalia have repeatedly denied that t... | The European Commission has officially launched an in-depth investigation into whether Italian airline Alitalia is receiving illegal state aid.Both the Italian government and Alitalia have repeatedly denied that the money - part of a vital restructuring plan - is state aid.Alitalia already enjoyed state aid in 1997.Whi... | business | [' The European Commission has officially launched an in-depth investigation into whether Italian airline Alitalia is receiving illegal state aid.', " Commission officials are to look at Rome's provision of a 400m euro ($495m; £275m) loan to the carrier.", 'Both the Italian government and Alitalia have repeatedly deni... | [[-0.3674805 -0.67282873 -0.38385627 ... -0.32687777 0.882014
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Turkey has agreed a draft proposal with the International Monetary Fund to borrow $10bn (£5.19bn), extending its ongoing financial support until 2007.
Turkey's current $18.6bn loan agreement with the IMF expires in February and the new deal would see it receive added support between 2005 and 2007. In return for the f... | However, Turkey has a huge debt burden - already owing $23bn to the IMF - while its current account deficit has swelled to $10.7bn this year.Turkey's current $18.6bn loan agreement with the IMF expires in February and the new deal would see it receive added support between 2005 and 2007.The agreement would also enable ... | business | [' Turkey has agreed a draft proposal with the International Monetary Fund to borrow $10bn (£5.19bn), extending its ongoing financial support until 2007.', " Turkey's current $18.6bn loan agreement with the IMF expires in February and the new deal would see it receive added support between 2005 and 2007.", 'In return ... | [[-0.36126718 -0.2553344 0.34997043 ... 0.23472305 0.337864
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London's famous Savoy hotel has been sold to a group combining Saudi billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and a unit of HBOS bank.
Financial details of the deal, which includes the nearby Simpson's in the Strand restaurant, were not disclosed. The seller - Irish-based property firm Quinlan Private - bought ... | He also has substantial stakes in Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, which will manage the Savoy and Simpson's in the Strand, and Four Seasons.Fairmont said it planned to invest $48m (£26m) in renovating parts of the Savoy including the River Room and suites with views over the River Thames.London's famous Savoy hotel has been... | business | [" London's famous Savoy hotel has been sold to a group combining Saudi billionaire investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal and a unit of HBOS bank.", " Financial details of the deal, which includes the nearby Simpson's in the Strand restaurant, were not disclosed.", "The seller - Irish-based property firm Quinlan Private ... | [[ 0.3211127 -0.27861306 0.7171893 ... -0.48147866 0.2946422
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Sri Lanka's president has launched a reconstruction drive worth $3.5bn (£1.8bn) by appealing for peace and national unity.
President Kumaratunga said it was now important to find a peaceful solution to years of internal conflict. Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said damage from the tsunami would cut ... | Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said damage from the tsunami would cut one percentage point from Sri Lanka's economic growth this year.The IMF said that the Sri Lankan authorities' initial estimates have put the physical damage at $1.3 to $1.5bn, but added that the implications for the economy were muc... | business | [" Sri Lanka's president has launched a reconstruction drive worth $3.5bn (£1.8bn) by appealing for peace and national unity.", ' President Kumaratunga said it was now important to find a peaceful solution to years of internal conflict.', "Meanwhile, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said damage from the tsunami w... | [[-0.1704499 -0.3372277 0.68571705 ... 0.2716649 0.64425457
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China has ordered a halt to construction work on 26 big power stations, including two at the Three Gorges Dam, on environmental grounds.
The move is a surprising one because China is struggling to increase energy supplies for its booming economy. Last year 24 provinces suffered black outs. The State Environmental Pro... | The biggest single project to be halted was the Xiluodi Dam project, designed to produce 12,600 MW of electricity.China has ordered a halt to construction work on 26 big power stations, including two at the Three Gorges Dam, on environmental grounds.Second and third on the agency's list were two power stations being bu... | business | [' China has ordered a halt to construction work on 26 big power stations, including two at the Three Gorges Dam, on environmental grounds.', ' The move is a surprising one because China is struggling to increase energy supplies for its booming economy.', 'Last year 24 provinces suffered black outs.', 'The State Envir... | [[ 0.12274632 -0.1858602 0.5798948 ... 0.16347112 0.1464264
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Nigerian banks United Bank of Africa and Standard Trust Bank have agreed plans to merge and create the biggest bank in West Africa.
The deal is also in line with a 2004 directive from the Nigerian central bank that called for more consolidation in the nation's crowded banking sector. The merger was announced in a sta... | Nigerian banks United Bank of Africa and Standard Trust Bank have agreed plans to merge and create the biggest bank in West Africa."The boards of United Bank and Standard Trust, at separate meetings yesterday, approved arrangements to merge both institutions," Standard Trust said.Standard Trust is smaller but more prof... | business | [' Nigerian banks United Bank of Africa and Standard Trust Bank have agreed plans to merge and create the biggest bank in West Africa.', " The deal is also in line with a 2004 directive from the Nigerian central bank that called for more consolidation in the nation's crowded banking sector.", "The merger was announced... | [[ 8.4816301e-01 -4.8117617e-01 7.2150326e-01 ... 4.3736022e-02
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Shares in Australian budget airline Virgin Blue plunged 20% after it warned of a steep fall in full year profits.
Virgin Blue said profits after tax for the year to March would be between 10% to 15% lower than the previous year. "Sluggish demand reported previously for November and now December 2004 continues," said ... | Shares in Australian budget airline Virgin Blue plunged 20% after it warned of a steep fall in full year profits.Virgin Blue said profits after tax for the year to March would be between 10% to 15% lower than the previous year.Virgin Blue reported a 22% fall in first quarter profits in August 2004 due to tough competit... | business | [' Shares in Australian budget airline Virgin Blue plunged 20% after it warned of a steep fall in full year profits.', ' Virgin Blue said profits after tax for the year to March would be between 10% to 15% lower than the previous year.', '"Sluggish demand reported previously for November and now December 2004 continue... | [[-0.33857155 -0.94965214 0.03657488 ... 0.194131 0.4827467
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French stock market regulator AMF has filed complaints against media giant Vivendi Universal, its boss and another top executive.
It believes the prospectus for a bond issue was unclear and that executives may have had privileged information. AMF has begun proceedings against Vivendi, its chief executive Jean-Rene Fo... | Vivendi has rejected the charge, saying the decision to buy the Cegetel shares was "no more than a possibility, of which the public was perfectly aware" at the time of the bond issue.Vivendi, however, has said that the information was public knowledge as Mr Davis' offer for the US assets had already been rejected by Vi... | business | [' French stock market regulator AMF has filed complaints against media giant Vivendi Universal, its boss and another top executive.', ' It believes the prospectus for a bond issue was unclear and that executives may have had privileged information.', 'AMF has begun proceedings against Vivendi, its chief executive Jea... | [[ 0.19377446 -0.6210129 -0.31689885 ... -0.5913262 0.70376015
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Shares in Saudi Arabia's National Company for Cooperative Insurance (NCCI) soared on their first day of trading in Riyadh.
They were trading 84% above the offer price on Monday, changing hands at 372 riyals ($99; £53) after topping 400 early in the day. Demand for the insurer's debut shares was strong - 12 times what... | Shares in Saudi Arabia's National Company for Cooperative Insurance (NCCI) soared on their first day of trading in Riyadh.Previously, only NCCI has been legally allowed to offer insurance products within Saudi Arabia.The listing was part of the country's plans to open up its insurance market and boost demand in the sec... | business | [" Shares in Saudi Arabia's National Company for Cooperative Insurance (NCCI) soared on their first day of trading in Riyadh.", ' They were trading 84% above the offer price on Monday, changing hands at 372 riyals ($99; £53) after topping 400 early in the day.', "Demand for the insurer's debut shares was strong - 12 t... | [[ 0.5020099 -0.87035894 0.12116712 ... 0.2159143 0.8527026
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Thousands of slaves were accepted as collateral for loans by two banks that later became part of JP Morgan Chase.
The admission is part of an apology sent to JP Morgan staff after the bank researched its links to slavery in order to meet legislation in Chicago. Citizens Bank and Canal Bank are the two lenders that we... | Thousands of slaves were accepted as collateral for loans by two banks that later became part of JP Morgan Chase.Citizens Bank and Canal Bank are the two lenders that were identified.The bank said that it is a "very different company than the Citizens and Canal Banks of the 1800s"."We apologise to the African-American ... | business | [' Thousands of slaves were accepted as collateral for loans by two banks that later became part of JP Morgan Chase.', ' The admission is part of an apology sent to JP Morgan staff after the bank researched its links to slavery in order to meet legislation in Chicago.', 'Citizens Bank and Canal Bank are the two lender... | [[ 0.01145516 -0.96648306 -0.00741302 ... -0.0395273 -0.00411121
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In a sign of a thaw in relations between Egypt and Israel, the two countries have signed a trade protocol with the US, allowing Egyptian goods made in partnership with Israeli firms free access to American markets.
The protocol, signed in Cairo, will establish what are called "qualified industrial zones" in Egypt. Pr... | In a sign of a thaw in relations between Egypt and Israel, the two countries have signed a trade protocol with the US, allowing Egyptian goods made in partnership with Israeli firms free access to American markets.The US describes this as the most important economic agreement between Egypt and Israel in two decades.The... | business | [' In a sign of a thaw in relations between Egypt and Israel, the two countries have signed a trade protocol with the US, allowing Egyptian goods made in partnership with Israeli firms free access to American markets.', ' The protocol, signed in Cairo, will establish what are called "qualified industrial zones" in Egy... | [[-0.04656711 -0.3475008 -0.34163645 ... 0.76617813 0.57650137
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Ford, the US car company, reported higher fourth quarter and full-year profits on Thursday boosted by a buoyant period for its car loans unit.
Net income for 2004 was $3.5bn (£1.87bn) - up nearly $3bn from 2003 - while turnover rose $7.2bn to $170.8bn. In the fourth quarter alone Ford reported net income of $104m, co... | In the fourth quarter alone Ford reported net income of $104m, compared with a loss of $793m a year ago.Ford, the US car company, reported higher fourth quarter and full-year profits on Thursday boosted by a buoyant period for its car loans unit.Though car and truck loan profits saved the day, Ford's auto unit made a p... | business | [' Ford, the US car company, reported higher fourth quarter and full-year profits on Thursday boosted by a buoyant period for its car loans unit.', ' Net income for 2004 was $3.5bn (£1.87bn) - up nearly $3bn from 2003 - while turnover rose $7.2bn to $170.8bn.', 'In the fourth quarter alone Ford reported net income of ... | [[-0.31029958 -0.50178856 0.16289428 ... 0.12244806 0.42589968
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Wipro, India's third-biggest software firm, has reported a 60% rise in profit, topping market expectations.
Net income in the last quarter was 4.3bn rupees ($98m; £52m), against 2.7bn a year earlier. Profit had been forecast to be 4.1bn rupees. Wipro offers services such as call centres to foreign clients and has wor... | Wipro said demand was strong, allowing it to increase the prices it charged.Profit had been forecast to be 4.1bn rupees.Wipro, India's third-biggest software firm, has reported a 60% rise in profit, topping market expectations.Net income in the last quarter was 4.3bn rupees ($98m; £52m), against 2.7bn a year earlier.On... | business | [" Wipro, India's third-biggest software firm, has reported a 60% rise in profit, topping market expectations.", ' Net income in the last quarter was 4.3bn rupees ($98m; £52m), against 2.7bn a year earlier.', 'Profit had been forecast to be 4.1bn rupees.', 'Wipro offers services such as call centres to foreign clients... | [[ 0.20014475 -1.0150145 0.4252597 ... 0.12442467 0.552798
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UK retail sales fell in December, failing to meet expectations and making it by some counts the worst Christmas since 1981.
Retail sales dropped by 1% on the month in December, after a 0.6% rise in November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. The ONS revised the annual 2004 rate of growth down from the 5.... | "The retail sales figures are very weak, but as Bank of England governor Mervyn King indicated last night, you don't really get an accurate impression of Christmas trading until about Easter," said Mr Shaw.The last time retailers endured a tougher Christmas was 23 years previously, when sales plunged 1.7%.A number of r... | business | [' UK retail sales fell in December, failing to meet expectations and making it by some counts the worst Christmas since 1981.', ' Retail sales dropped by 1% on the month in December, after a 0.6% rise in November, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.', 'The ONS revised the annual 2004 rate of growth down fr... | [[-0.48716018 -0.50826454 0.31520924 ... 0.17348267 1.0307825
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Companies fail to draw up plans to cope with HIV/Aids until it affects 20% of people in a country, new research says.
The finding comes in a report published on Thursday by the World Economic Forum, Harvard and the UN aids agency. "Too few companies are responding proactively to the social and business threats," said... | Nearly 9,000 business leaders in 104 countries were surveyed for Business and HIV/AIDS: Commitment and Action?Across sub-Saharan Africa, even in countries with an HIV prevalence of 10-19%, only around 7% of companies have formal HIV/Aids policies in place, according to the report.The WEF report concludes that businesse... | business | [' Companies fail to draw up plans to cope with HIV/Aids until it affects 20% of people in a country, new research says.', ' The finding comes in a report published on Thursday by the World Economic Forum, Harvard and the UN aids agency.', '"Too few companies are responding proactively to the social and business threa... | [[ 0.27512226 -0.99162936 0.7727617 ... 0.1577884 0.22582027
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EuroDisney, the European home of Mickey Mouse and friends, has said it will sell 253m euros (£175m; $328m) of new shares as it looks to avoid insolvency.
The sale is the last part of a plan to restructure 2.4bn euros-worth of debts. Despite struggling since it was opened in 1992, EuroDisney has recently made progress... | EuroDisney will sell the new shares priced at 9 euros cents each.EuroDisney, the European home of Mickey Mouse and friends, has said it will sell 253m euros (£175m; $328m) of new shares as it looks to avoid insolvency.A new attraction - Walt Disney Studios - has recently opened its site near Paris.Despite struggling si... | business | [' EuroDisney, the European home of Mickey Mouse and friends, has said it will sell 253m euros (£175m; $328m) of new shares as it looks to avoid insolvency.', ' The sale is the last part of a plan to restructure 2.4bn euros-worth of debts.', 'Despite struggling since it was opened in 1992, EuroDisney has recently made... | [[-0.44518363 -0.4908039 0.66824466 ... 0.12506531 0.02219198
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British children enjoy the highest average annual income in Europe - more than double that of Spanish or Italian youngsters, a report suggests.
Children in the UK between the ages of 10 and 17 had an annual income of £775, said market analyst Datamonitor. They use "pester power" to get their parents to stump up nearl... | Children in the UK between the ages of 10 and 17 had an annual income of £775, said market analyst Datamonitor.They use "pester power" to get their parents to stump up nearly a third of this income, the report said.According to the Datamonitor report the trend marked British teenagers out as "particularly important to ... | business | [' British children enjoy the highest average annual income in Europe - more than double that of Spanish or Italian youngsters, a report suggests.', ' Children in the UK between the ages of 10 and 17 had an annual income of £775, said market analyst Datamonitor.', 'They use "pester power" to get their parents to stump... | [[ 0.01332618 -0.9346319 0.5696422 ... -0.2739676 0.08640625
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Swiss cement firm Holcim has bid $800m (£429m) to buy two Indian cement firms and a holding company in the country.
It plans to buy Associated Cement Companies (ACC), Ambuja Cement Eastern and the holding firm, Ambuja Cement India Ltd, a Holcim statement said. Shares in ACC fell 5.5% as investors, who thought the off... | The deal with Aggregates will give Holcim, the world's second-biggest cement maker, an entry into the UK market and boost its presence in the US.Swiss cement firm Holcim has bid $800m (£429m) to buy two Indian cement firms and a holding company in the country.It plans to buy Associated Cement Companies (ACC), Ambuja Ce... | business | [' Swiss cement firm Holcim has bid $800m (£429m) to buy two Indian cement firms and a holding company in the country.', ' It plans to buy Associated Cement Companies (ACC), Ambuja Cement Eastern and the holding firm, Ambuja Cement India Ltd, a Holcim statement said.', 'Shares in ACC fell 5.5% as investors, who though... | [[ 0.09090674 -0.41985717 0.31059396 ... 0.15216044 0.43193403
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The ongoing public spat between the two heirs of India's biggest conglomerate, Reliance Group, has spilled over to the board meeting of a leading company within the group.
Anil Ambani, vice-chairman of India Petrochemicals Limited (IPCL), stayed away from a gathering of senior managers on Thursday. The move follows a... | However, Anil's demand that Anand Jain - another IPCL board member accused by Anil of creating a rift in the Ambani family - be thrown out, was not met.On Wednesday, the board of Reliance Energy, another Reliance Group company, reaffirmed its faith in Anil, who is the company's chief.The move follows a decision earlier... | business | [" The ongoing public spat between the two heirs of India's biggest conglomerate, Reliance Group, has spilled over to the board meeting of a leading company within the group.", ' Anil Ambani, vice-chairman of India Petrochemicals Limited (IPCL), stayed away from a gathering of senior managers on Thursday.', 'The move ... | [[ 0.20342368 -0.85126257 0.3377436 ... 0.23064929 0.77362156
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More than 2,000 business and political leaders from around the globe are arriving in the Swiss mountain resort Davos for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). For five days, they will discuss issues ranging from China's economic power to Iraq's future after this Sunday's elections. UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and So... | More than 2,000 business and political leaders from around the globe are arriving in the Swiss mountain resort Davos for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF).But much of the media focus will be on the political leaders coming to Davos, not least because the agenda of this year's forum seems to lack an overarching them... | business | [' More than 2,000 business and political leaders from around the globe are arriving in the Swiss mountain resort Davos for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF).', "For five days, they will discuss issues ranging from China's economic power to Iraq's future after this Sunday's elections.", 'UK Prime Minister Tony Blai... | [[ 0.42613134 -0.39262244 1.3009057 ... 0.14416564 -0.15085256
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The US budget deficit is set to hit a worse-than-expected $368bn (£197bn) this year, officials said on Tuesday.
The cost of military operations still needs to be factored in, with analysts saying the deficit could end up a further $100bn in the red. Past Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts said there would be... | The budget deficit hit a record $412bn in the 12 months to 30 September 2004, after reaching $377bn in the previous fiscal year.The US budget deficit is set to hit a worse-than-expected $368bn (£197bn) this year, officials said on Tuesday.Past Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts said there would be a $348bn sho... | business | [' The US budget deficit is set to hit a worse-than-expected $368bn (£197bn) this year, officials said on Tuesday.', ' The cost of military operations still needs to be factored in, with analysts saying the deficit could end up a further $100bn in the red.', 'Past Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts said there... | [[-0.579581 -0.7973194 0.4405252 ... 0.3608716 0.5878253
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Traders at US banking giant Citigroup are facing a criminal investigation in Germany over a controversial bond deal.
The deal saw the sale of 11bn euros ($14.4bn; £7.6bn) of government bonds in a few minutes on 2 August, with 4bn euros-worth then bought back later. The move was widely criticised at the time, and now ... | "I can confirm that BaFin has passed through the case to the public prosecutor," a BaFin spokeswoman said."We are disappointed that the BaFin has referred to the prosecutor the question of whether action should be brought against individuals involved," Citigroup said.Traders at US banking giant Citigroup are facing a c... | business | [' Traders at US banking giant Citigroup are facing a criminal investigation in Germany over a controversial bond deal.', ' The deal saw the sale of 11bn euros ($14.4bn; £7.6bn) of government bonds in a few minutes on 2 August, with 4bn euros-worth then bought back later.', 'The move was widely criticised at the time,... | [[-0.38639474 -0.6550366 -0.23519433 ... -0.05458534 0.5265887
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Brazil's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in three years in December, according to the government.
The Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said it fell to 9.6% in December from 10.6% in November and 10.9% in December 2003. IBGE also said that average monthly salaries grew 1.9% in Decembe... | Brazil's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in three years in December, according to the government.IBGE also said that average monthly salaries grew 1.9% in December 2004 from December 2003.The Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said it fell to 9.6% in December from 10.6% in November and 1... | business | [" Brazil's unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in three years in December, according to the government.", ' The Brazilian Institute for Geography and Statistics (IBGE) said it fell to 9.6% in December from 10.6% in November and 10.9% in December 2003.', 'IBGE also said that average monthly salaries grew 1.9% i... | [[-0.7016773 -0.91560364 0.33322874 ... 0.53965306 0.51363397
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Indonesia no longer needs the debt freeze offered by the Paris Club group of creditors, Economics Minister Aburizal Bakrie has reportedly said.
Indonesia, which originally accepted the debt moratorium offer, owes the Paris Club about $48bn (£25.5bn). Mr Bakrie told the Bisnis Indonesia newspaper that a $1.7bn donors'... | Indonesia, which originally accepted the debt moratorium offer, owes the Paris Club about $48bn (£25.5bn).Mr Bakrie told the Bisnis Indonesia newspaper that a $1.7bn donors' aid package meant that the debt moratorium was unnecessary.Indonesia no longer needs the debt freeze offered by the Paris Club group of creditors,... | business | [' Indonesia no longer needs the debt freeze offered by the Paris Club group of creditors, Economics Minister Aburizal Bakrie has reportedly said.', ' Indonesia, which originally accepted the debt moratorium offer, owes the Paris Club about $48bn (£25.5bn).', "Mr Bakrie told the Bisnis Indonesia newspaper that a $1.7b... | [[-0.60098606 -0.44878155 -0.28222647 ... 0.23132212 0.45579275
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Bank of America has been banned from suing Parmalat, the food group which went bust in 2003 after an accounting scandal.
The bank - along with investors, auditors and the group's managers - wants damages for being a victim of fraud at the hands of the Italian firm. But a judge has barred Bank of America and two audit... | But a judge has barred Bank of America and two auditors from the case.The bank, and Italaudit - formerly the Italian arm of auditor Grant Thornton - face lawsuits and possible prosecution.A second auditor, Deloitte & Touche, has also been banned from the case. | business | [' Bank of America has been banned from suing Parmalat, the food group which went bust in 2003 after an accounting scandal.', " The bank - along with investors, auditors and the group's managers - wants damages for being a victim of fraud at the hands of the Italian firm.", 'But a judge has barred Bank of America and ... | [[ 0.1901213 -0.20409258 -0.46107945 ... -0.14174421 0.92674935
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China's economy has expanded by a breakneck 9.5% during 2004, faster than predicted and well above 2003's 9.1%.
The news may mean more limits on investment and lending as Beijing tries to take the economy off the boil. China has sucked in raw materials and energy to feed its expansion, which could have knock-on effec... | And overall investment in fixed assets was still high, up 21.3% from the previous year - although some way off the peak of 43% seen in the first quarter of 2004.Despite the apparent rebalancing of the economy the overall growth picture remains strong, economists said.Growth in industrial output - the main target of gov... | business | [" China's economy has expanded by a breakneck 9.5% during 2004, faster than predicted and well above 2003's 9.1%.", ' The news may mean more limits on investment and lending as Beijing tries to take the economy off the boil.', 'China has sucked in raw materials and energy to feed its expansion, which could have knock... | [[-0.54531235 -0.9731989 0.4101727 ... 0.30182242 0.36787933
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The US stock market watchdog's chairman has said he is willing to soften tough new US corporate governance rules to ease the burden on foreign firms.
In a speech at the London School of Economics, William Donaldson promised "several initiatives". European firms have protested that US laws introduced after the Enron s... | The Act also applies to firms with more than 300 US shareholders, a situation many firms without US listings could find themselves in.It obliges all firms with US stock market listings to make declarations, which, critics say, will add substantially to the cost of preparing their annual accounts.The US stock market wat... | business | [" The US stock market watchdog's chairman has said he is willing to soften tough new US corporate governance rules to ease the burden on foreign firms.", ' In a speech at the London School of Economics, William Donaldson promised "several initiatives".', 'European firms have protested that US laws introduced after th... | [[-0.82835484 -0.34367263 -0.06470527 ... 0.6328566 0.10463239
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Citizens in a majority of nations surveyed in a BBC World Service poll believe the world economy is worsening.
Most respondents also said their national economy was getting worse. But when asked about their own family's financial outlook, a majority in 14 countries said they were positive about the future. Almost 23,... | In percentage terms, an average of 44% of respondents in each country said the world economy was getting worse, compared to 34% who said it was improving.The poll found that a majority or plurality of people in 13 countries believed the economy was going downhill, compared with respondents in nine countries who believe... | business | [' Citizens in a majority of nations surveyed in a BBC World Service poll believe the world economy is worsening.', ' Most respondents also said their national economy was getting worse.', "But when asked about their own family's financial outlook, a majority in 14 countries said they were positive about the future.",... | [[-0.3925026 -0.8262564 0.4434485 ... -0.2608694 0.84452605
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European leaders say Asian states must let their currencies rise against the US dollar to ease pressure on the euro.
The European single currency has shot up to successive all-time highs against the dollar over the past few months. Tacit approval from the White House for the weaker greenback, which could help counter... | European leaders say Asian states must let their currencies rise against the US dollar to ease pressure on the euro.The European single currency has shot up to successive all-time highs against the dollar over the past few months.China is seen as the main culprit, with exports soaring up 35% in 2004 partly on the back ... | business | [' European leaders say Asian states must let their currencies rise against the US dollar to ease pressure on the euro.', ' The European single currency has shot up to successive all-time highs against the dollar over the past few months.', 'Tacit approval from the White House for the weaker greenback, which could hel... | [[-0.7562106 -0.23113412 0.070219 ... 0.19150513 0.20126247
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A former FBI agent and an internet stock picker have been found guilty of using confidential US government information to manipulate stock prices.
A New York court ruled that former FBI man Jeffrey Royer, 41, fed damaging information to Anthony Elgindy, 36. Mr Elgindy then drove share prices lower by spreading negati... | Mr Elgindy was convicted of racketeering, securities fraud and extortion.Defense lawyers contended that Mr Royer had been feeding information to Mr Elgindy and another trader in an attempt to expose corporate fraud.Mr Royer was convicted of racketeering, securities fraud, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.Mr... | business | [' A former FBI agent and an internet stock picker have been found guilty of using confidential US government information to manipulate stock prices.', ' A New York court ruled that former FBI man Jeffrey Royer, 41, fed damaging information to Anthony Elgindy, 36.', 'Mr Elgindy then drove share prices lower by spreadi... | [[-0.48185977 -0.83699584 -0.70318335 ... 0.18806733 0.8204098
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Two senior officials at one of China's top commercial banks have reportedly disappeared after funds worth up to $120m (£64m) went missing.
The pair both worked at Bank of China in the northern city of Harbin, the South China Morning Post reported. The latest scandal at Bank of China will do nothing to reassure foreig... | The other is China Construction Bank.The latest scandal at Bank of China will do nothing to reassure foreign investors that China's big four banks are ready for international listings.Bank of China is the country's biggest foreign exchange dealer, while China Construction Bank is the largest deposit holder.Bank of Chin... | business | [" Two senior officials at one of China's top commercial banks have reportedly disappeared after funds worth up to $120m (£64m) went missing.", ' The pair both worked at Bank of China in the northern city of Harbin, the South China Morning Post reported.', "The latest scandal at Bank of China will do nothing to reassu... | [[ 0.09311731 -0.79848164 0.5362523 ... -0.03647555 0.40997648
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Scandal-hit jet fuel supplier China Aviation Oil has offered to repay its creditors $220m (£117m) of the $550m it lost on trading in oil futures.
The firm said it hoped to pay $100m now and another $120m over eight years. With assets of $200m and liabilities totalling $648m, it needs creditors' backing for the offer ... | The rest would come from its parent company, China Aviation Oil Holding Company in Beijing.Scandal-hit jet fuel supplier China Aviation Oil has offered to repay its creditors $220m (£117m) of the $550m it lost on trading in oil futures.Chen Jiulin, chief executive of China Aviation Oil (CAO), was arrested by at Changi ... | business | [' Scandal-hit jet fuel supplier China Aviation Oil has offered to repay its creditors $220m (£117m) of the $550m it lost on trading in oil futures.', ' The firm said it hoped to pay $100m now and another $120m over eight years.', "With assets of $200m and liabilities totalling $648m, it needs creditors' backing for t... | [[-0.3570631 -0.38573867 -0.23205604 ... 0.5281746 0.42968595
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Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel has seen sales fall in the face of the upsurge in European low-cost airlines.
The firm said sales were down 4% in 2004 to 789m euros ($1.03bn; £548m). "The impact of the development of no-frills airlines is being felt ever more strongly," said chief executive Jean-Louis Raymond. Inc... | The firm said sales were down 4% in 2004 to 789m euros ($1.03bn; £548m)."At the moment it can't even service the interest on its debt," he said.Eurotunnel is still struggling with debts of more than 6bn euros.But the BBC's business editor, Jeff Randall, said the banks could yet step in and take over altogether.The cros... | business | [' Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel has seen sales fall in the face of the upsurge in European low-cost airlines.', ' The firm said sales were down 4% in 2004 to 789m euros ($1.03bn; £548m).', '"The impact of the development of no-frills airlines is being felt ever more strongly," said chief executive Jean-Louis Ray... | [[-1.0774401 -0.6113105 -0.36739752 ... 0.27805007 0.71695817
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