Financial News

HK toy makers urge Li & Fung to pay up for failed US retailer ( AFP ) Mon 05 Jan, 06:13 AM
More than 40 Hong Kong toy makers who lost money following the collapse of US retailer KB Toys said Monday they would be seeking compensation from trading firm Li & Fung.

Japan says 'cannot accept' Chinese gas development ( AFP ) Mon 05 Jan, 06:10 AM
Japan said Monday it "cannot accept" China's development of a gas field near a disputed part of the East China Sea after Beijing insisted it was acting within its own waters.

HK's Hutchison insists it is on track with Ecuador port project ( AFP ) Mon 05 Jan, 06:04 AM
Hong Kong-based Hutchison Port Holdings said Monday it was fully in compliance with a contract to develop a port in Ecuador, following reports the country's president said it could halt the project.

Obama, lawmakers to discuss economic plan ( AFP ) Mon 05 Jan, 05:56 AM
US President-elect Barack Obama will meet Monday with key congressional leaders to discuss a multi-billion-dollar economic stimulus plan Democrats hope to pass shortly after Obama takes office.

Citic Pacific shares jump despite Hong Kong probe of board ( AFP ) Mon 05 Jan, 05:12 AM
Shares in investment firm Citic Pacific on Monday shook off news that its entire board of directors was under investigation by Hong Kong's securities watchdog over a costly trading scandal.

Vodafone loses India tax case, can appeal ( AFP ) Wed 03 Dec, 10:08 AM
MUMBAI, Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Bombay High Court has dismissed a petition by Vodafone International Holdings against a tax bill relating to the purchase of a mobile phone operation in India in 2007, Vodafone (LSE: VOD.L - news) 's tax consultant Dinesh Kanabar said on Wednesday.

BRIEF-Prosperity Minerals - H1 pretax down, no dividend ( AFP ) Wed 03 Dec, 07:48 AM
LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Prosperity Minerals Holdings Ltd:

BRIEF-Adventis sees yr results below mkt view ( AFP ) Wed 03 Dec, 07:35 AM
LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Adventis Group Plc:

BRIEF-Innovation - Swings to FY pretax loss ( AFP ) Wed 03 Dec, 07:34 AM
LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Innovation Group Plc:

BRIEF-Shaftesbury says well placed for difficult times ( AFP ) Wed 03 Dec, 07:30 AM
LONDON, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Shaftesbury PLC:

Tuesday tips round-up: Electrocomponents, SABMiller, Wood Group ( ShareCast ) Tue 23 Dec, 06:58 AM
Distributor Electrocomponents said yesterday that sales had slowed markedly since its first-half results in early November.

What the papers say : 23 December ( ShareCrazy.com ) Tue 23 Dec, 04:00 AM
Paper Round will return Monday 29 Dec 2008.