‘Junk’ DNA found to be genetic switches
Scientists discover 4m triggers that control the activity of genes among the 98 per cent of DNA previously thought to be mostly a useless remnant FT.com – European companies…
Nokia and the long war to stay relevant
The fierce level of competition facing the lossmaking Finnish group to hold its own in the smartphone race has left it trailing badly FT.com – European companies…
Aeroflot profits fall 98% after consolidation
The sharp drop from $ 376.8m a year ago could be partly explained by the impact of consolidating four airlines it took over from Russian Technologies FT.com – European companies…
Former Porsche CFO denies credit fraud charge
Holger Härter denies committing credit fraud after the failed attempt to take over Volkswagen, vowing to prove prosecutors wrong in court FT.com – European companies…
Megafon plans London IPO to raise $4bn
The offering could be at the vanguard of a new wave of Russian offerings as companies eye more favourable market conditions amid the eurozone crisis FT.com – European companies…
Brummer launches longer-term hedge fund
Stockholm-based fund to launch one of the largest European hedge funds of 2012 with Carve vehicle, which will demand longer-term commitments FT.com – European companies…
Santander launches $4bn Mexican IPO
The offering values the business at up to $ 17.23bn in what the Spanish bank hopes will be the world’s second largest initial public offering this year FT.com – European…
Ecover cleans up with US acquisition
Belgium-based green household products group buys Method, headquartered in San Francisco, to create group with $ 200m in annual revenues FT.com – European companies…
Talanx plans IPO after a decade of waiting
German insurance group says the environment for initial public offerings has improved after a number of companies cancelled listing plans this year FT.com – European companies…
EU pushes 40% quota for women on boards
Legislation seen by the FT aimed at what EU officials believe is a severe gender imbalance across the bloc’s 27 member states FT.com – European companies…
