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Cantor Fitzgerald chief Lutnick 'glad' bin Laden was killed
The chief executive of Cantor Fitzgerald, the US investment bank that lost 658 staff in the 9/11 attacks, has said he was “really glad” Osama bin Laden was “killed” rather than left to die of natural causes.
Warren Buffett shuns gold as an investment
The billionaire investor Warren Buffett has said he'd always bet on a good business to deliver better returns than gold over time, even as the precious metal sets fresh records.
Shell plans Alaska deep-water drilling
Royal Dutch Shell is pushing ahead with plans for deep-water drilling in Alaska, despite environmental concerns caused by BP's disastrous spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Manufacturing data shows two-speed Europe
European manufacturing grew faster than expected in April, boosted by demand for German exports, however the gap between the region's strongest and weakest economies was highlighted by a decline in Greece.
Hedge funds increase bets dollar will decline
Hedge funds increased their bets against the dollar to a massive $28.6bn (£17.1bn) in advance of Ben Bernanke's historic first press conference as chairman of the Federal Reserve last week.
A truly European solution that could safeguard the future of the euro
Easter has brought an unusual calmness to the previously febrile EMU political and financial milieux. In the two hottest spots, the Finns are only beginning the process of forming a government and the Greeks are still playing ping-pong with the Germans over debt restructuring.
Stock markets jump after bin Laden's death
Stock markets around the world jumped on the news that US forces have killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, however the price of major commodities including gold and silver fell.
Show some leadership to deal with hot-headed colleagues
The management column: Straight-talking, common sense from the front line with John Timpson.
Gulfsands is a hold - but a punt for the brave
Syrian-focused oil exploration group Gulfsands had been a resounding success for Questor, but the shares have been hit hard following the uprisings in the region – with trouble escalating in Syria.
Strand Hanson chief has found a lucrative path through Aim's shark-infested waters
This article may not be for you. If you regard betting shops as the devil's work, keep your cash stashed under your bed or plain don't like risks, stop reading. There's really no point in you wasting your time.
Is now the time to sell shares?
'Sell in May and go away’ is the oldest stock market adage. As the recovery stutters, one leading fund manager continues to heed it.
Royal butcher Donald Russell on the market for £30m
Donald Russell, the butcher with a Royal Warrant to supply gourmet meat to Buckingham Palace, is considering selling the business for up to £30m.
Time for Cameron to come out for entrepreneurs
As a new study highlights a surprise decline in those who want to launch businesses, the Prime Minister must offer incentives to nurture the start-up spirit.
Hotel group withdraws cheap Olympic rooms
London 2012 organisers face new fight as Premier Inn withdraws cheap hotel rooms in row over reselling.
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