Vitol warns crude could pass $150
The independent energy trader says tension in the Middle East could send prices higher than their 2008 record FT.com – European companies…
Turkcell’s owner to find $1.4bn or lose control
Dispute pits Mehmet Karamehmet, Turkey’s richest man, against Alfa Group of Russia and TeliaSonera, the Nordic telecommunications company FT.com – European companies…
French telecoms battle heats up
An entrepreneur is making a bold attempt to break the hold of the big three mobile operators over a market worth up to €25bn in yearly sales FT.com – European…
Carlsberg: to Russia with cash
The Danish brewer was bruised in Russia when it bought Scottish & Newcastle’s assets in 2008, but it is going back for more FT.com – European companies…
Eurozone seeks central banks’ help in Greek bail-out
Eurozone governments are looking to the ECB and national central banks to help pare back the cost of a second rescue package for Greece FT.com – European companies…
UK rail franchises face threat from abroad
Dutch and French operators gain edge after Abellio secured Greater Anglia franchise with offer a fifth higher than London-listed groups FT.com – European companies…
E Europe exporters prove resilient
Region’s nimble factories beat slowdown with everything from cars to office chairs FT.com – European companies…
Sarkozy and Cameron smooth over differences
French and British attempt to set aside recent differences and say they will redouble efforts on civil nuclear and military co-operation FT.com – European companies…
Insurers eye Chinese motor market
Western insurers will gain access to the rapidly growing Rmb300bn ($ 47.6bn) Chinese motor market after deal reached in US FT.com – European companies…
Buy-out bosses drawn into bonuses fray
Calpers calls on US private equity bosses to stop opposing a tax break, while German and Swedish authorities are considering raising rates FT.com – European companies…
