PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel talks quarter-life crises and how to tackle the state November 2, 2014 It's not every day that you get to speak to Silicon Valley royalty. And Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal, first outside investor in Facebook, fund manager, and leader of multiple firms, is a dynasty heavyweight. Having just published his new book, Zero to One, he’s keen to talk about some of his latest ideas. [...]
Rooney gets captaincy but may face axe August 28, 2014 ENGLAND coach Roy Hodgson insists he is still prepared to drop Wayne Rooney if he underperforms despite naming the Manchester United striker captain of the national team. Rooney, who will lead the team in forthcoming matches against Norway and Switzerland, was the obvious choice to succeed Steven Gerrard, having won 95 caps – more than [...]
Gary Player tees off as open-handed Brits prove a hit for Berenberg Bank’s charity efforts July 22, 2014 Germans may have put the English in the shade with their sporting success this year at the World Cup, but it seems there’s one pursuit we are better at: coughing up. So when Berenberg Bank wanted to ensure their sponsorship of an invitational pro-am golf tournament hosted by evergreen great Gary Player raised as much [...]
New York Report: Dow suffers a triple-digit fall on Iraq fears June 24, 2014 US STOCKS had their biggest fall in over a month yesterday as early enthusiasm from economic data faded and concerns about the violence in Iraq gave investors a reason to sell and book some profits. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 119.13 points or 0.7 per cent, to end at 16,818.13 – its biggest drop [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 07 May 2014 May 6, 2014 FINANCIAL TIMES Italy bond yields fall to record low Italy’s benchmark government borrowing costs fell to a record low yesterday as investors betting on bond-buying by the European Central Bank snapped up Eurozone debt. For the first time since the euro was introduced the yield on Italy’s 10 year bonds dropped below three per cent, [...]
Open House 2014: Our pick of the best events in the City of London September 4, 2014 It’s hard work running a city – especially one that leads the world in culture, heritage and population growth, like London. The increasing demand for housing in the capital has put more pressure than ever on our open spaces and buildings. The pace of urban change is fast and cities need creative solutions to stay [...]
Medtronic nears deal for pharma rival Covidien June 16, 2014 THE WORLD’S biggest medical devices maker Medtronic is on the verge of clinching the largest cross-border drug merger ever after nearing an agreement with Irish rival Covidien. Medtronic, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, could announce as soon as today a stock and cash deal worth between $45bn (£26.5bn) and $50bn to takeover the [...]
David Cameron plans reshuffle to boost women at the top of the Tory party July 14, 2014 Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to announce a reshuffle of his top ministers today, as he seeks to boost the number of women in the upper ranks of the Conservative party ahead of the 2015 general election. The reshuffle comes on the same day as a highly critical report into equality in [...]
Boots boss Alex Gourlay to move across the pond August 14, 2013 ALLIANCE Boots’ health and beauty boss Alex Gourlay has been promoted to lead a similar division at its larger American partner Walgreens, as the two companies move closer towards a merger. Gourlay will join Walgreens as executive vice president and president of customer experience and Daily Living, starting at its Chicago headquarters in October, the [...]
Any Other Business – 07/06 June 4, 2014 The Westminster road block ahead of today’s Queen's speech didn’t stop the crowds from attending the Taylor Wimpey Parliamentary Tug of War last night, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. City teams included Axa, Norton Rose, Jamieson Corporate Finance and AllianceBernstein with the latter taking on Norton Rose in the aptly named City Slickers match [...]