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Computer firm Hewlett-Packard sees a drop in first-quarter sales, as it attempts to turn itself around under new chief executive Meg Whitman.
Obama seeks US corporate tax cut
US President Barack Obama proposes a cut in corporate tax and an end to tax loopholes, as part of his election-year strategy on the economy.
Lin in 'Linsanity' trademark bid
New York Knicks basketball player Jeremy Lin files to trademark the term "linsanity", used to characterize his rapid rise to NBA stardom.
Article written by Robert Peston
Robert Peston
Business editor
07:30 UK time, Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Negotiators for private-sector lenders to Greece have agreed to make an unprecedented financial sacrifice, by cutting the face value of what they are owed by up to 107bn euros. But does it matter that public-sector holders of Greek bonds are not making the same sacrifice?
Article written by Stephanie Flanders
Stephanie Flanders
Economics editor
13:14 UK time, Thursday, 16 February 2012
Greece isn't "ready" to default or leave the euro. But eurozone policy makers seem to be getting readier by the day. Are they underestimating the risks?
Wal-Mart reports stronger profits
The world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart, reports healthy quarterly profits after a strong holiday season in its home market.
Countries oppose CO2 tax on jets
China, the US and other countries opposed to a new EU carbon tax on airlines meet in Moscow to consider possible retaliation.
Oil price highest for nine months
The price of oil reaches its highest level since May 2011 on rising tensions over Iran's nuclear programme.
China carmaker opens Europe plant
Great Wall Motor becomes the first Chinese carmaker to open an assembly plant in Europe as it aims to lift sales in the region.
Rangers ex-chief questions Whyte
A former chairman of Rangers suggests the debt the club owes Craig Whyte should be written off under the terms of the takeover contract.
The new world of work
Empowering your workforce to work flexibly and remotely requires trust and accountability on both sides, says Microsoft International's president
Evolve and fight for sales or die
Former England under-21 hockey player and entrepreneur Denys Shortt gives his top tips for running a successful business.
PPI payments 'hit £1.9bn in 2011'
Banks paid out £1.9bn in compensation in 2011 for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance, a watchdog says.
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Apple trade-mark hearing begins00:26
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Measuring success
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Solar heat increases
China and US in spat over solar subsidies
Land grab - good or bad?
Could leasing land to foreign firms help reduce African poverty?
The Philippines woo tourists with new slogan
Where do you see your office in future?
Asia split on more rights for domestic workers
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