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Margareta Pagano: Is our shareholder democracy all it's cracked up to be?
Sunday, 22 November 2009
The Kraft-Cadbury takeover battle raises questions
Stephen Foley: Shareholders should get a bonus, too
Saturday, 21 November 2009
US Outlook: Never mind philanthropy, what about us?
Stephen Foley: Would you care if AOL were to disappear?
Saturday, 21 November 2009
US Outlook: If you wanted to read last night about Oprah Winfrey quitting her chat show, or Michelle Obama's wardrobe, you could have gone to AOL's website. But of course you didn't have to. There's lots of coverage of Oprah out there on the web. And if you were after something more entertaining by half, you might watch a Barack and Michelle elf dance on YouTube.
James Moore: So, happily ever after for JP and Caz?
Friday, 20 November 2009
Outlook It's been the longest of corporate courtships. The terribly traditional Cazenove has been cohabiting with JP Morgan in a joint venture for years, but only yesterday tied the knot.
Hamish McRae: Tax rises are inevitable – but will need a lot of explaining to voters
Friday, 20 November 2009
Economic Life: Putting the public finances on to a credible basis will be the principle task of the next government.
James Moore: Pennycook's price right
Friday, 20 November 2009
Outlook A crowded field for the Morrison's job, then, and no wonder. Marc Bolland will be a hard act to follow, but much of the really tough work turning the business around has already been done. A new CEO will therefore take control of a business in rude health in a sector where there is still plenty of room for a nimble number four operator to grow and grab market share from rivals.
James Moore: These tariffs need kicking into touch
Friday, 20 November 2009
Outlook Some common sense from the EU – well, its member states, anyway – which have put the boot into tariffs on shoes made in Vietnam and China. The 10 per cent and 16.5 per cent charge on each country (respectively) is damaging to trade with one of the world's most important regions, and sets a bad precedent.
Ben Chu: The ideology that supports Big Finance
Friday, 20 November 2009
I've post many blogs describing the bizarre scene of elected politicians dancing to the tunes of a discredited banking sector.
James Moore: Tough task for Bolland to spark Marks
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Outlook A changing of the guard at the top of the corporate tree, with two tarnished companies that once arguably had claims to represent the best of Britain appointing two proven turnaround men in the hope that their spit and polish will restore their shine.
James Moore: Hershey is not going to ride to the rescue
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Outlook It's hard to see Hershey as a credible white knight to save Cadbury from the dragon that is Kraft. Even squired by Ferrero, and with a good feel for its target given past flirtations, Hershey appears to lack the financial firepower to really spoil Cadbury's shareholders.
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