FTSE jumps nearly 2% on hopes for EU summit but Morrisons misses out
Investors looking for signs eurozone leaders can come up with strategy to counter continuing crisis
January 2012
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Imperial Tobacco goes up in smoke despite analyst recommendation
Cigarette maker loses nearly 5% but Oriel Securities labels company a buy
December 2009
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Lonmin loses ground as FTSE is hit by global concerns
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Intermediate Capital jumps after record disposal profit
June 2009
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Venture Production joins in market slide as bid odds lessen
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Intermediate Capital climbs despite hefty losses
January 2009
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Pfizer deal prompts talk of further mergers
The $68bn bid by US drug maker Pfizer for rival Wyeth has put the spotlight on the prospect of more major mergers in the pharmaceutical sector
November 2007
Life in Katine is far removed from Kampala
The commonwealth heads of government will not see Katine. John Vidal says it is a world apart from the Kampala they will see
October 2007
Merrill Lynch files biggest loss in 93 years
The investment bank Merrill Lynch has slumped to the biggest loss in its 93-year history as its finances were pummelled by $7.9bn (£3.9bn) of liabilities from the summer's credit crunch, prompting an apology from its chief executive.