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Millionaires' bankers may be next to feel pain

[2008-01-10 07:06]

As the credit crisis drags on, not even the world's millionaire investors are immune from its effects, and the private banks which manage their money could be next to feel the pain.

Starbucks may be making big error

[2008-01-10 07:06]

Howard Schultz, Starbucks Corp's founder, is being treated as this year's answer to Apple Inc's Steve Jobs or Charles Schwab Corp's namesake. History suggests this may be a mistake.

Biz People

[2008-01-10 07:06]

Buffett moves into bonds

IN BRIEF (Page 16)

[2008-01-10 07:06]

Business International

[2008-01-09 07:18]

Hyundai goes for a touch of luxury

[2008-01-09 07:14]

Hyundai Motor Co yesterday launched its first premium sedan, the Genesis, dipping a toe into the luxury car market and hoping to win customers from foreign rivals and improve its brand image abroad.

Schultz back in the saddle

[2008-01-09 07:14]

Starbucks Corp replaced CEO Jim Donald with founder and Chairman Howard Schultz and said it would slow an aggressive US expansion in a shake-up that sent its battered shares up nearly 9 percent.

McDonald's plans expansion of drinks lineup

[2008-01-09 07:14]

McDonald's plan to expand the beverage lineup at its US restaurants with cappuccinos, lattes and other drinks is expected to add $1 billion to annual sales, a spokeswoman said.

India woos big firms as it frets about $150 oil

[2008-01-09 07:14]

India wants global companies including Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp to explore for oil and gas in the South Asian nation on concern that crude prices may soar to $150 a barrel and curb record economic growth.

IN BRIEF (Page 16)

[2008-01-09 07:14]

Rising fuel costs to hit carriers hard

[2008-01-08 07:22]

Rising fuel costs will be the main culprit cutting into US airlines' profits this year, with credit market turmoil and slowing passenger demand also expected to hamper the industry worldwide.

British business gloomy about '08

[2008-01-08 07:22]

Companies are more pessimistic now about the British economy than at any other time in the past five years, according to a survey by Lloyds TSB.

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