The Lex Column:
*Curve Brawl - Disagreements between equity bulls and bond bears are nothing new. But is the bond market arguing with itself?
*Energy efficiency - Scientists are currently getting excited (again) about generating energy from atomic fusion: the process that powers the stars. But tackling wastage in energy production offers a more realistic solution to tight supplies and pollution.
*Japanese MBO’s - Management buy-outs are fraught with conflicts of interest anywhere. In Japan, MBO’s take these risks to even higher levels – as shareholders are learning to their cost.
The John Plender on Monday Column:
*The waning dollar and a not-so-brave new world – Looking backwards to the early 1980’s.
*Myners’ non-execs.
*Shareholders rights.
Interview:
*Olli Pekka Kallasvuo, Chief Executive of Nokia (NOK.L).
Further news:
*Population explosion tests limits of virtual world.
*Transfield takes UpRight Control.
The Economic View Column:
*Demise of the dollar is greatly exaggerated.
The Monday Manifesto:
*Barry Stowe, head of Prudential (PRU.L) operations in Asia.
Further news:
*Mr Kipling exceedingly happy with £1-billion talks (RHM.L).
*Speculation that Gazprom may launch a hostile takeover for RWE (RWW.L).
*Servier plans investment of £100-million on Research & Development site in Berkshire.
*Smokers scent the end of an era with ban on the horizon.
The Ruth Lea Personal View Column:
*Ten years on, Brown’s promises are looking hollow.
Interview:
*Richard Cousins (of Compass Group (CPG.L)).
Profile:
*Mitchell Tonks, Chief Executive of FishWorks (FSH.L).
Further news:
*Pressure grows to resolve fraud inquiry into Saudi arms deals.
*Cost of living for many British households is up to four times the government's published rate of inflation.
*Alphameric (ALM.L) to sign a joint venture with Racing Media Services to provide a new betting and data channel for bookmakers.
*Just Retirement (JR.L) success a morale booster.
The Stephen King Column:
*Persistent dollar doldrums could weigh heavily on Europe.
The Small Talk Column:
*Shore Capital (SGR.L) takes a hit from sickly Patientline (PTL.L).
*Coms.plc to list on AIM.
*Nasstar (NASA.L) in the making.
*Consolidated Vending to list on AIM.
Further news:
*Berkeley (BKG.L) can keep housing sector bubbling.
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