Gold rockets to record high above 1,150 dollars
Traders said the dollar's overall weak tone was due to the prospect of US interest rates remaining close to zero for some time yet.
Volkswagen board approves Porsche takeover
The company said it wanted to "modernise and expand its product line" and to enter "new markets and sectors."
Wall Street down on technology jitters
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 10.95 points (0.11 percent) in opening trades to 10,321.49 after two consecutive losing sessions.
Rolls-Royce says car market picking up in Asia
The Britain-based carmaker had a bumper year in 2008 when it sold a record 2,012 cars worldwide and 200 across Asia.
Gold demand climbs quarter-on-quarter
In dollar terms, the value of global gold consumption advanced almost 13 percent to 24.7 billion dollars in the third quarter.
France moves to raise 35 billion euro grand loan
Four billion euros would be injected in the digital economy and another 4.5 billion euros spent on encouraging green cities.
Europe well prepared for any winter gas crisis
New "reverse flow" projects, which would allow EU countries to help supply their worst-hit counterparts are being implemented.
M&S appoints Dutchman to head retailer
M&S currently has more than 600 British stores, and another 295 branches are dotted around the world.
Buyer pays record price for rare Vivid diamond
Sothebys said it was the highest price ever paid for a green diamond, which was also the largest of its kind ever to appear at auction.
Clinton says Afghanistan faces 'critical moment'
There is now a clear window of opportunity for President Karzai and his government to make a compact with the people of Afghanistan.
Hershey and Ferrero will buy Cadbury?
The news could remould the chocolate-making sector with a takeover costing more than 10.0 billion pounds.
Gold hits record peak above 1,135 dollars
At about 1710 GMT, gold surged to the new record level in trading on the London Bullion Market.
