
Analysis of the big global business and economic issues, as they affect consumers, investors and the environment.
Tue, 18 Jun 13
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The growing problem of piracy off Africa's west coast, plus today's movers and losers on the US financial markets.
Tue, 18 Jun 13
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28 mins
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A breakthrough on the 3-T's at the G8 ... well, that's what the politicians are calling it. They've pledged to tackle taxation, transparency and trade, and they've come up with their Lough Erne Declaration. But in the end will it be worth the paper it's written on? Also, huge demonstrations on the streets of Brazil's towns and cities. Is the country's economic miracle turning out to be merely a mirage?
Mon, 17 Jun 13
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6 mins
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Apple, Google and Facebook join other tech giants in denying that they gave user information to the National Security Agency. Plus, the latest news on the US stock markets
Mon, 17 Jun 13
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28 mins
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The G8 leaders are meeting and on their minds are trade, tax and transparency. Already America and Europe have agreed to start talks on a trans-Atlantic trade deal. Coming up next is the thorny issue of how to make multinationals pay more tax. And from the Paris Air Show we hear from Boeing that taking risks with new technology is part and parcel of the aviation business.
Fri, 14 Jun 13
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3 mins
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Groupon takes a hit on the stock market, plus other financial figures of the day
Fri, 14 Jun 13
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28 mins
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The newest thing in the sky is the Airbus A350 - but how will it fly when it comes to airlines and passengers? Plus: meet the B Team - a group of A-list company leaders who want business to be about more than just the bottom line. And: how French films might prevent a happy ending at next week's trans-Atlantic trade talks.
Thu, 13 Jun 13
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12 mins
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A court ruling outlines clear rules saying our DNA can not be patented by corporations. Also, Rupert Murdoch divorces his wife, but what does this mean for his business? Finally, an explanation of the meagre movements on the US stock market
Thu, 13 Jun 13
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28 mins
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South Africa says it will hunt down and return any assets in the country belonging to the family of Libya's deposed former leader Colonel Gaddafi. It's reported to include a stash of gold bars and diamonds. We look at the task of tracking it all down. Also, the taxing issue of tax dodging. We hear from the Republic of Ireland - accused of being a haven for corporations - and talk to the man responsible for making companies pay up in Britain.
Wed, 12 Jun 13
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4 mins
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For the first time this year the Dow Jones closed lower for three days in a row - is it because of an expected end to money printing in the US, or is there more to it?
Wed, 12 Jun 13
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27 mins
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Greece is gripped by political uncertainty as state TV is shut down. The decision has provoked widespread anger and we will talk to the minister responsible. Plus, our Business Editor, Robert Peston explains why a jumpy US bond market is bad news for emerging economies. Also in the programme we hear why Facebook has opened its first massive server data centre outside the US.
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