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US regulators widen BP Alaska probe
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US federal regulators are broadening their investigation of alleged malpractices by UK-based oil company BP in Alaska, following charges by multiple sources, the Financial Times has learned. 20:53 | Read
SCH prepared to improve offer for Abbey
Spainsh bank fears rival offer for UK group 20:53 | Read
Munich Re beats all expectations
Fewer exceptionals help reinsurer to €628m profit 12:08 | Read
BoCom aims for Hong Kong listing
Chinese bank seals landmark alliance with HSBC 08:28 | Read

Axa launches A$3.1bn bid for Asian arm
Launches second takeover of the year 11:13 | Read

Parmalat sues UBS over 2003 bond issues
Dairy group expected to make more filings 18:55 | Read

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Adelphia sets out timetable for its sale
Process expected to begin in September 15:54 | Read

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Bad loan expenses push UFJ to loss
Takeover target loses $830m in first quarter 19:26 | Read

Wealthy investors take shears to hedge funds
Poor second quarter performance rattle nerves 19:54 | Read

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The most neglected element of the marketing mix can have an unrivalled impact on the bottom line. Marketers neglect the innovative potential of pricing at their peril. 16:09 | Read

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After survival, what next?
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In order to enable continued growth, it is time to look at the company itself and consider how it needs to be expanded. 16:09 | ReadRequires subscription
Harsh reality of virtual networks
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The rapid growth of services that piggy-back on existing carriers is increasing competitive pressure on established operators. 17:10 | ReadRequires subscription
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This tour de force by one of the world's most respected mathematical physicists aims to explain the universe in accessible terms - but does not compromise on the maths. 17:10 | ReadRequires subscription

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