Aggression the key to our domination, says Venus July 1, 2009 DEFENDING champion Venus Williams believes her and sister Serena’s monopolisation of Wimbledon is down to one trait: aggression. Between them they have won the title in seven of the last nine years and are firmly on course to improve that record this weekend. Defeat for either of the Californians in today’s semi-finals would constitute one [...]
Ace Murray set to raise the roof again for Ferrero clash June 30, 2009 ANDY MURRAY will once again have the hopes of a nation resting on his shoulders this afternoon as he goes in search of a place in the semi-finals of Wimbledon for the first time. Less than 40 hours after his gruelling fourth round clash with Stanislas Wawrinka, the British No1 steps back onto Centre Court [...]
Ace Murray set to raise the roof again for Ferrero clash June 30, 2009 ANDY MURRAY will once again have the hopes of a nation resting on his shoulders this afternoon as he goes in search of a place in the semi-finals of Wimbledon for the first time. Less than 40 hours after his gruelling fourth round clash with Stanislas Wawrinka, the British No1 steps back onto Centre Court [...]
SENTIMENT TAKES A NOSEDIVE, DAMPENS RECOVERY PROSPECT July 13, 2009 MARTIN SLANEYHEAD OF DERIVATIVES, GFTCONSUMER confidence is fundamental to market mood, and even more so when the prospect of economic recovery has been touted but not yet assured. Confidence is the building block of spending, which is critical to recovery. And right now confidence is taking a big dip. The bimonthly Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary [...]
MySpace says it will axe two thirds of international staff June 23, 2009 STRUGGLING social networking site MySpace said yesterday that it will cut about two thirds of its international work force and close at least four of its offices outside of the US, putting dozens of UK staff at risk. The News Corp-owned firm has proposed a restructuring plan that would see its international staff cut from [...]
MySpace says it will axe two thirds of international staff June 23, 2009 STRUGGLING social networking site MySpace said yesterday that it will cut about two thirds of its international work force and close at least four of its offices outside of the US, putting dozens of UK staff at risk. The News Corp-owned firm has proposed a restructuring plan that would see its international staff cut from [...]
Murray eases through to last four date with Roddick July 1, 2009 MURRAYMANIA erupted to a whole new level yesterday after Andy Murray remained on course for a historic Wimbledon success by sweeping into the semi-finals for the first time. Not since Bunny Austin in 1938 has a British man reached the final of his home event at the All England Club, but victory over American Andy [...]
BA battles the turbulent air ahead of AGM July 12, 2009 INVESTORS in British Airways (BA) are psyching themselves up for another dose of doom and gloom ahead of the ailing airline’s annual meeting tomorrow, as worries about its pension deficit, record losses, tie-up woes and the worldwide downturn weigh on the company. Chief executive Willie Walsh, who has said the carrier is in a “fight [...]
Sirvino and Nanton the best bets in John Smith’s July 9, 2009 THERE have been some fantastic handicaps over the past few weeks, but the 50th running of the John Smith’s Cup at York tomorrow promises to be something special. The Queen’s Kingdom of Fife is likely to start favourite and will have plenty of supporters after his comfortable win in the Zetland Cup at the end [...]
Sirvino and Nanton the best bets in John Smith’s July 9, 2009 THERE have been some fantastic handicaps over the past few weeks, but the 50th running of the John Smith’s Cup at York tomorrow promises to be something special. The Queen’s Kingdom of Fife is likely to start favourite and will have plenty of supporters after his comfortable win in the Zetland Cup at the end [...]