Buyout firm bets ?5.5 billion on Chrysler
DaimlerChrysler confirmed Monday that it would sell a controlling interest in its struggling Chrysler... [read more]
Workers surprised as union backs sale to private equity firm
On April 18, Ron Gettelfinger, president of the United Automobile Workers, vowed he would fight the sale.... [read more]
Workers surprised as union backs sale to private equity firm
On April 18, Ron Gettelfinger, president of the United Automobile Workers, vowed he would fight the sale.... [read more]
Workers surprised as union backs sale to private equity firm
On April 18, Ron Gettelfinger, president of the United Automobile Workers, vowed he would fight the sale.... [read more]
Chinese trade official gets new portfolio
Deputy Prime Minister Wu Yi, who is scheduled to represent China in Washington next week in discussions... [read more]
Emerging markets, awash in cash, are subject to overheating
From the Baltic states to Latin America, emerging markets are awash in overseas capital, but are starting... [read more]
Banks
Manufacturers call on Bank to halt rate rises
The Bank of England should resist the temptation to raise interest rates again this week because inflation... [read more]
ShoreBank thrives despite early predictions
Opening a bank aimed at improving the quality of life in poor urban areas was supposed to be a grand... [read more]
Energy
UK oil output shortfall raises fears of dependence on Russia
The energy industry warned today that government targets of keeping Britain's oil and gas production... [read more]
BP in oilseed tree project
Company sets up a venture with biodiesel firm to increase planting of jatropha, a tree that produces... [read more]