Thursday newspaper round-up: Lloyds Banking, RBS, Clinton Cards

21st May 2009 06:12

The British taxpayer would make a £17.6bn loss if the Government sold out of Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland at today's prices. The figures, compiled by analysts at Exane BNP Paribas, make even a partial sale of the Government's stake in either bank before a general election next sp

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FTSE 100 movers: Profit rise points Compass higher

13th May 2009 13:44

Caterer Compass is bucking the general downward trend after it reported a stronger-than-expected 41% rise in half-year profits thanks to new contract wins and cost cuts. Another food related stock, Unilever, whose range includes Pot Noodles and Persil, is boosted by a positive note from Charles Sta

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