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Bitcoins reach a record currency value

The value of a single Bitcoin has broken the $1,000 mark for the first time

Persimmon reports sales reservations rise

UK housebuilder Persimmon has reported a rise in sales reservations taken in the year to date of 12 per cent.

New Ôé¼35 million distillery for Ireland

Drinks maker William Grant & Sons is investing €35 million into a new distillery in Ireland for the production of Tullamore Dew whiskey.

Smart grid report estimates $2.75 billion annual product sales

The global research and advisory firm Cleantech Group has released its 2010 US Smart Grid Vendor Ecosystem Report, which explores the key market dynamics shaping the emerging sm

New factory announced by KapStone

KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation is to open a new corrugated manufacturing facility in Aurora, Illinois, 40 miles west of Chicago. 

Tarpon Energy Services, Ltd.

BP signs deal in Azerbaijan

Bob Dudley, the new chief executive of UK oil giant BP, has signed a deal to develop a major natural gas field in Azerbaijan.

The Calgary Stampede

An iconic Wild West extravaganza celebrates its centenary this year, thanks to the dedication of the city and its population.

Lenovo bucks global PC sales trend

The world’s largest maker of PCs, Lenovo, has reported a 23 percent rise in profits

Bitou Municipality

Solving the world’s water problems is not going to be an easy task, but drought-hit Bitou Municipality in South Africa’s Western Cape is making an effort to relieve local water

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Fortescue debt deal results in share price rise

Fortescue Metals Group has seen its share price rise by up to 17 percent after the Australian miner confirmed it had secured a $4.5 billion credit facility.

Covidien announces major investment in Ireland

Healthcare products provider Covidien has announced it is to undertake six research and development projects in Ireland, representing an investment of €25 million.