App developer Shazam gets $40 million backing from tycoon Carlos Slim
LONDON (Reuters) - Smartphone app developer Shazam has found an unlikely ally in the form of Carlos Slim, one of the world's richest men, who is investing $40 million to...
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Bumi confident on Bakrie split as seeks lost cash
LONDON (Reuters) - Indonesia-focused coal miner Bumi Plc said on Friday it was pressing ahead with a split from its co-founding Bakrie family as it tied up a review of...
Britain bids farewell to ‘Iron Lady’ Thatcher at grand funeral
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain gave Margaret Thatcher its grandest political funeral in half a century on Wednesday as her flag-draped coffin was borne through central London on a horse-drawn gun...
UK promises shale gas tax breaks, public benefits
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Wednesday it will introduce generous tax breaks for shale gas and tackle the nascent industry's public perception problem by making sure local communities benefit...
Anglo American’s $4 billion hit clears decks for new CEO
LONDON (Reuters) - Anglo American took a $4 billion hit to its Minas Rio project on Tuesday, clearing the decks for new boss Mark Cutifani and indicating that the delayed...
Qatar backing puts Glencore’s Xstrata deal on track
LONDON (Reuters) - Commodity trader Glencore's $32 billion takeover of Swiss miner Xstrata looked set to go ahead after winning the backing of Qatar Holdings, the bid target's second-largest shareholder....
Qatar backing puts Glencore’s Xstrata deal on track
LONDON (Reuters) - Commodity trader Glencore's $32 billion takeover of Swiss miner Xstrata looked set to go ahead after winning the backing of Qatar Holdings, the bid target's second-largest shareholder....
Xstrata granted extra week to decide on Glencore bid
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's takeover regulator has given mining group Xstrata Plc an extra week to decide whether to accept the $36 billion revised offer from Glencore, prompting jitters over...
Xstrata granted extra week to decide on Glencore bid
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's takeover regulator has given mining group Xstrata Plc an extra week to decide whether to accept the $36 billion revised offer from Glencore, prompting jitters over...
Paralympics come of commercial age
LONDON (Reuters) - With top athletes competing in front of sold-out stadiums and global television audiences in the millions, the Paralympic Games are starting to look a lot like their...