Investing News
Hester rides back in triumph to RBS
LONDON (Reuters) - It was often joked in banking circles that London's City had mapped out new Royal Bank of Scotland chief Stephen Hester's career path long before he did. Full Article
Global crisis plans should thaw markets
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Last-ditch efforts to unclog credit markets and halt a record slide in stock markets from Tokyo to Wall Street should ease serious strains in the global financial system, but the devil will be in the details. Full Article
Bailout to take big stakes in RBS and HBOS
LONDON (Reuters) - The government waded in with 37 billion pounds of taxpayers' cash to bail out three major banks on Monday, in a move that could make it their main shareholder. Full Article
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Lloyds TSB renegotiates HBOS deal
LONDON (Reuters) - Lloyds TSB said it has renegotiated its agreed takeover of rival HBOS as both banks unveiled plans to accept government money to bolster their finances. Full Article
Commodities
| Commodity | Last | Pct Chg | Trade Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | 79.37 | +4.47% | 13 Oct 14:34 BST |
| Gold | 853.4 | -0.37% | 13 Oct 14:44 BST |
