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Shares in Facebook close 11% below Friday's initial flotation price, sparking debate that one of the world's biggest stock market listings may have been over-valued.
Bank of England's role examined
The Bank of England's supervisory court commissions three independent reviews into its performance during the financial crisis.
The US Senate approves a bill to tighten sanctions against Iran in a bid to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear programme.
Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
00:00 UK time, Friday, 18 May 2012
The government is set to lose £2bn on the privatisation of part of Northern Rock and the winding down of the rest, even though taxpayers are expected get back all the £37bn of cash we put into the bank and a lot more. Confused? Here is why the National Audit Office is forecasting a loss.
Article written by Stephanie Flanders
Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
02:08 UK time, Thursday, 17 May 2012
Talk of a run on Greek deposits, and some banks being cut off from European Central Bank support, add a fresh twist to scary talk about Greece and the euro.
UK childcare 'needs an overhaul'
Childcare in the UK needs to be overhauled to make it more affordable, a report by MP Elizabeth Truss, for the CentreForum think tank, suggests.
Farming profits 'up 25% in 2011'
The UK's farming sector saw its overall profit rise by 25% last year, according to the National Farmers Union.
Greens' concern for energy bill
Environmentalists fear the UK government's draft energy bill to be published on Tuesday will end in a new "dash for gas".
Ticketus deal 'being terminated'
Charles Green says administrators at Rangers have told Ticketus they are terminating its contract over future ticket sales.
Motor industry matters
The latest news, features and analysis from the car world
PM: Greek elections a vote on euro02:20
Should it be easier to fire staff?02:27
'Why aren't there clothes like this?'01:56
Drop in people saving for pensions03:42
Red tape 'frightens' small firm bosses02:45
CAB to work with loan provider Wonga03:01
Will Greece return to the drachma?02:21
Would a smaller state boost growth?05:49
Branding Barca
Spanish football giant Barcelona looks to use new media and social media to reach its fanbase
China's app-hungry
Chinese entrepreneurs target the biggest mobile phone market
Collateral damage
What could happen if Greece quits the euro?
Extra holiday
Your rights to a day off to mark the Diamond Jubilee
One woman's mission to design fashionable clothes for wheelchair users.
Smaller engines drive petrol revival
The US firms putting social values before chasing the highest profits
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| Market index | Current value | Trend | Variation | % variation |
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| FTSE 100 | 5304.48 | Up | 36.86 | 0.70% |
| Dax | 6271.22 | Up | 59.82 | 0.95% |
| Cac 40 | 3008.00 | Up | 19.15 | 0.64% |
| Dow Jones | 12504.48 | Up | 135.10 | 1.09% |
| Nasdaq | 2847.21 | Up | 68.42 | 2.46% |
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