The Juke: a crossover with class May 31, 2011 THIS strange beast is the Nissan Juke. A small crossover designed for the city, it’s the funny-looking little sibling to Nissan’s super-successful Qashqai. At first sight it appears something of an oddity with its large, round headlights, bulb-shaped sidelights and protruding bottom lip. Its shape comes from a desire to blend toughness with sportiness and [...]
FTSE buoyed by commodity price rebound May 18, 2011 The FTSE came within a nudge of 6,000 today as strong gains by commodity prices strengthened mining stocks, while property companies topped the gainers. The FTSE 100 closed at 5,923.49, above the 5,860 support level, as risk appetite returned to the market, helped by positive economic data showing UK unemployment fell for a second consecutive [...]
Pub group is a tale of two halves March 20, 2011 WHICH PUNCH Taverns would you buy shares in if Ian Dyson goes through with his plan to split the firm in two? The managed division – which would be renamed Spirits – performed admirably in the twelve weeks to 5 March. Like-for-like sales were up 8.6 per cent, with food adding 11.7 per cent and drinks 7 [...]
Dior to support Galliano labels despite outbursts March 6, 2011 FRENCH fashion house Dior yesterday said it planned to continue supporting the eponymous label of John Galliano, its star designer fired this week over alleged anti-Semitic remarks. Dior’s parting with Galliano, after an online video clip showed him expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler, had raised questions about the future of the John Galliano label, which [...]
Dior to support Galliano labels despite outbursts March 6, 2011 FRENCH fashion house Dior yesterday said it planned to continue supporting the eponymous label of John Galliano, its star designer fired this week over alleged anti-Semitic remarks. Dior’s parting with Galliano, after an online video clip showed him expressing admiration for Adolf Hitler, had raised questions about the future of the John Galliano label, which [...]
Land Securities and miners lead the FTSE index to gains May 18, 2011 STRONG energy stocks and miners drove Britain’s top shares higher yesterday as investors welcomed results from Land Securities. The FTSE 100 index ended up 62.49 points, or 1.1 per cent, at 5,923.49. Other London indices followed suit, with the FTSE 250 closing up 51.55 points, or 0.4 per cent at 11,887.54 and the FTSE AIM [...]
Land Securities and miners lead the FTSE index to gains May 18, 2011 STRONG energy stocks and miners drove Britain’s top shares higher yesterday as investors welcomed results from Land Securities. The FTSE 100 index ended up 62.49 points, or 1.1 per cent, at 5,923.49. Other London indices followed suit, with the FTSE 250 closing up 51.55 points, or 0.4 per cent at 11,887.54 and the FTSE AIM [...]
How royal wedding fired Thorpe’s hopes of fairytale May 11, 2011 IT MAY not be his primary motivation, but Ian Thorpe admits attending the royal wedding last month has only increased his hunger to complete a fairytale of his own when he returns to London next year for the Olympics. Thorpe is back in training five years after hanging up his swimcap and aiming to add [...]
Admiral diversifies into home insurance July 20, 2010 BRITISH car insurer Admiral yesterday announced plans to expand into household insurance, making its first foray outside the motor market in pursuit of continued growth. Admiral, which insures about six per cent of the cars on Britain’s roads and also owns popular price comparison website Confused.com, will start underwriting household insurance next year, a spokesman [...]
Admiral diversifies into home insurance July 20, 2010 BRITISH car insurer Admiral yesterday announced plans to expand into household insurance, making its first foray outside the motor market in pursuit of continued growth. Admiral, which insures about six per cent of the cars on Britain’s roads and also owns popular price comparison website Confused.com, will start underwriting household insurance next year, a spokesman [...]