Eurozone core cashes in on cheap borrowing
Barclays’ analysis suggests companies based in ‘core’ of bloc have been main beneficiaries of ECB’s promise to do ‘whatever it takes’ to save eurozone FT.com – European companies…
European earnings hopes reined back
Expectations for earnings per share this year across Europe have fallen from double-digit growth at the start of the year to just 6% FT.com – European companies…
Libyan production boosts Eni
Italian group hit by downturn in its home market but expects further increase in oil production, driven by start-up of its huge field in Kazakhstan FT.com – European companies…
APN shares suspended over boardroom battle
INM calls for removal of Brett Chenoweth as a director and CEO over a decision to go ahead with a rights issue that would dilute its shareholding FT.com – European…
European cable: quad play
Liberty’s bid for Virgin Media and Vodafone’s mooted move for Kabel Deutschland have focused investors’ attention FT.com – European companies…
PPR shift to luxury near completion
Retail conglomerate says it will complete its transformation to a company focused on luxury and sports and lifestyle apparel this year FT.com – European companies…
PM in last-ditch bid for India fighter deal
Cameron tries to snatch jets order away from France and is expected to push for agreements on financial services as well as defence FT.com – European companies…
PPR: buyer beware chairman
With M&A in the air, bankers could make a case for French consumer group as a target – but Pinault is unlikely to cede control easily FT.com – European companies…
UK’s young are forced off the road
Data from the Department for Transport show the number of 17 to 19-year olds taking their practical driving tests has dropped about 18 per cent since 2007 FT.com – European…
UK approves Statoil offshore development
Production from the Mariner heavy oil field, where a Statoil-led consortium will invest $ 7bn, is expected to begin by 2017 and stretch over 30 years FT.com – European companies…
