Archive for the ‘Shares’ Category

BA, union resume talks to try to halt strike

Friday, March 19th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - British Airways (BA) and the Unite union have resumed talks to try to avert a weekend strike by cabin crew that would embarrass the ruling Labour government weeks before an election.

Deadly rocket in Israel as Ashton visits Gaza

Friday, March 19th, 2010

GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinian militants launched their first deadly rocket attack on Israel in over a year, killing a Thai worker on Thursday in a strike that challenged Gaza’s Hamas rulers and prompted Israel to threaten a powerful response.

Union leader says talking to BA, no deal yet

Friday, March 19th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Unite union has resumed talks with British Airways management to try to avert a strike by cabin crew, its joint leader said on Thursday.

Union says BA bullying staff

Friday, March 19th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The union planning a series of strikes at British Airways accused the airline on Thursday of bullying its members, as the government urged both sides to reach a compromise.

Rocket kills 1 in Israel while Ashton in Gaza

Friday, March 19th, 2010

GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinian militants fired a rocket into Israel from the Gaza Strip Thursday, killing a Thai agricultural worker, while the European Union’s foreign affairs chief was visiting the Hamas-controlled enclave.

Budget gap may undershoot gloomy forecast

Friday, March 19th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Labour may have leeway to boost spending ahead of a tight election expected within weeks after public borrowing rose less than forecast in February.

10 Things Estate Planners Won’t Tell You (10 Things)

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

The federal estate tax expired at the end of 2009. What does it mean for you?


Feb public finances hint at undershoot of forecast

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s public borrowing hit its highest on record for a February but rose less than economists expected, suggesting the government may undershoot its borrowing forecasts for the tax year ending in March.

5 Smart Books: Origins of the Strategies (SmartMedia)

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Experts look at the economic crisis, working with China and corporate governance.


Advice on Spring Cleaning Services (Deal of the Day)

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

When you hire someone to help clean: Get an estimate, and get it in writing.