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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.

Merkel: a new shape to German politics

Angela Merkel's centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU) party has won Germany's election, netting more than 40 percent of votes cast: however Mrs Merkel’s current coalition partn

Boeing announces record $18 billion order

Boeing has announced an order from the Dubai-based Emirates Airline for 50 Boeing 777-300ERs (extended range) plus options for an additional 20 of the popular twin-aisle commerc

Finance: Taxes

Taxes are the logical outcome of a profitable business. Greg Crabtree challenges conventional thought on cash and taxes.

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Oil hopes for Cairn in Greenland

Edinburgh-based Cairn Energy has said it may have found oil in the untapped waters of western Greenland.

100th anniversary of ManhattanÔÇÖs Triangle Shirtwaist fire

On this day, 100 years ago, a fire broke out in Manhattan’s Triangle Shirtwaist Company, in which 146 garment workers died and many more were injured.

Aggreko wins Olympic contract

Aggreko has won a £37 million contract to supply temporary power to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in London in 2012.

Electric vehicles fail to excite car shoppers

Electric vehicles are still in the slow lane according to a new study by Kelley’s Blue Book, which found that only seven percent of people shopping for a new car would consider

Cairn commences drilling in Greenland

UK-based Cairn Energy has commenced drilling operations on two wells offshore West Greenland, it was announced today.

Jaguar celebrates roaring profit figures

Jaguar Land Rover has recorded it highest ever profit figures

New hope for Desire in Falklands

Desire Petroleum has announced that new data on its acreage offshore the Falklands has pointed to potential new prospects for oil.