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Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata unveils a $90bn merger with commodity trader Glencore, a move opposed by some major shareholders.
Euro 'could survive Greece exit'
EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes piles pressure on Greece to agree tough reforms, saying a euro exit would be "no man overboard".
Profits at Swiss bank UBS slump by three-quarters and the outlook remains tough as the eurozone crisis saps business.
Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
7 hours ago
The £60bn merger of Glencore and Xstrata may be good for shareholders and executives, but will customers of their metals and fuel – especially in China – be delighted? And is it plausible that the entrepreneurial bosses of the two companies would work together in perfect harmony?
Article written by Stephanie Flanders
Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
8 hours ago
When the financial markets started to perk up in the last few weeks of 2011 it was easy to see what was driving the turnaround: good economic news out of the US, and a shedload of cheap medium-term loans for banks from the European Central Bank.
Brazil sells control of airports
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.
Profits surge at GlaxoSmithKline
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Oil production is set to start in Uganda after a deal is signed between the government and London-based Tullow oil, which also draws in Chinese and French firms.
HTC profits up but outlook poor
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reports a 57% jump in annual profits, but it predicts a downbeat start to trading this year.
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