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Lloyds Banking Group share price rises on FTSE 100
Lloyds Banking Group's share price has risen on the FTSE 100 index today after announcing it expected to make profit this year after bad loans crippled profits in 2009.
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Lloyds Banking Group, RBS, Barclays and HSBC shares rise on FTSE 100 as Lloyds looks to make profit
Shares in British banks rose on the FTSE 100, with bailed out banks Lloyds Banking Group and RBS the strongest risers, after Lloyds said in a surprise announcement that it expected to post a profit in 2010.3.
British Airways strike going ahead with 1,000 trained volunteers ready
The British Airways strike is set to go ahead this weekend, after flights were cancelled despite talks ongoing between Unite and British Airways' Willie Walsh.4.
UK looks to pond algae to develop cost-effective, sustainable biofuels
The UK has targetted pondlife as its source of future renewable energy after eleven leading institutes signed up with the Carbon Trust to deliver 'next-generation' biofuels from pond algae.5.
Legal & General Group plc rises on the FTSE 100 after IM boss leaves
Legal & General Group, the UK's fifth largest insurer, has risen on the FTSE 100 today after Peter Chambers, of the Investment Management (IM) division announced his retirement.6.
Credit card balance transfer periods shrinking
According to website Moneyfacts.co.uk, Virgin Moneys decision to reduce its 0% balance transfer period from 16 to 14 months has highlighted another tactic by credit card providers who, over the…7.
China Goldmines posts first half profit
China Goldmines posts a consolidated profit of US$3.1m for the six months to the end of December compared with a loss of US$19.3m last time.This year's figure includes foreign exchange gains of…8.
Thai protesters target "hearts and minds" of Bangkok
Tens of thousands of opposition activists pressed ahead with anti-government protests on Friday, preparing for a new drive to win over Bangkok's politically powerful middle classes.9.
Lloyds says to return to profit this year
Bailed out lender Lloyds Banking Group said on Friday it would return to profit this year thanks to a bigger than expected drop in bad debts, wrong-footing forecasts for another loss, and sending its shares sharply higher.10.
