6 February 2013 Last updated at 04:03 ETUS billionaire John Malone’s cable group, Liberty Global, has agreed to buy the UK’s Virgin Media in a cash and stock deal worth $ 23.3bn (£15bn).The deal will create the world’s largest broadband company, with 25 million customers in 14 countries.In the UK, it will be the second biggest pay-TV business after BSkyB.The merger, subject to shareholder and regulatory...
What you should (and shouldn’t) buy in February
Label: WorldSome items aren’t on sale in FebruaryWhen it comes to discounts and deals, February isn’t all hearts and flowers.If you want to get the most for your money in February, it pays to look beyond the specials and sales and really shop around.While some items (luggage and patio furniture, for example) probably won’t sport discount stickers in February, other items are frequently discounted. You have to...
Stock index futures point to slightly higher Wall Street open
Label: WorldLONDON (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a slightly higher open on Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.1 percent at 5.06 a.m EST. * Dow Jones futures added 0.3 percent while contracts on the Nasdaq 100 futures rose 0.2 percent. * Visa , the world's largest credit and debit card network, is expected to report earnings per share of $1.79...
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05
Niners have better chance than Ravens to be back
Label: TechnologyNEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Baltimore Ravens carried off the Lombardi Trophy. Their beaten opponent has a better chance of doing it next season.San Francisco running back Frank Gore insisted the 49ers were the more talented team even after losing 34-31 to the Ravens in Sunday's Super Bowl. The scoreboard said otherwise, but when the conference champions meet at the Meadowlands next February — yes, outdoors...
Richard III still the criminal king
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Euro, oil slide on European worries, shares flat
Label: BusinessLONDON (Reuters) – The euro and oil fell on Tuesday while European shares were largely flat as renewed worries over political risks in the euro zone trimmed demand for riskier assets for a second day.A rise in political uncertainty in Spain, where the prime minister is facing calls to resign, and in Italy, which holds a general election later this month, provoked a big sell off on Monday, ending a...
How to decide between moving or remodeling
Label: WorldMove or remodel? If you are dissatisfied with your home, you might wonder whether it’s better to buy another house or remodel the one you own. The choice involves both financial and emotional calculations.“Deciding whether to move or to remodel is a life conversation, not just a money conversation,” says Justin Krane, president of Krane Financial Solutions, in Los Angeles. “You should always start...
U.S. stock index futures signal higher Wall Street open
Label: WorldLONDON (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 rising 0.2 to 0.3 percent. U.S. stocks slid on Monday, giving the S&P 500 its worst day since November, as renewed worries about the euro zone crisis caused the market to pull back from recent gains. Europe's main markets...
Feb
04
Ravens edge 49ers 34-31 in electric Super Bowl
Label: TechnologyNEW ORLEANS (AP) — For a Super Bowl with so many story lines, this game came up with quite a twist.Try a blackout that turned a blowout into a shootout — capped by a brilliant defensive stand.The Baltimore Ravens survived a frenzied comeback by the San Francisco 49ers following a 34-minute delay in the third quarter for a power outage Sunday night, winning their second championship 34-31. Super Bowl...
Should we still fear al Qaeda?
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