London open: Quiet start for Footsie
24th Jul 2009 08:46
Footsie has opened lower despite big gains overnight in the US and Asia and also a well-received trading update from Vodafone. Vodafone said revenue rose 9.3% in the quarter to June, helped by positive exchange rate movements and M&A activity. The group also said it is trading in line with manageme
Read moreLondon pre-open: Lower start expected
24th Jul 2009 07:39
Footsie is expected to give up some of strong recent gains in early dealings. Vodafone said revenue rose 9.3% in the quarter to June, helped by positive exchange rate movements and M&A activity. The group also said it is trading in line with management's outlook issued in May 2009 for the current f
Read moreWestminster gets Nigerian satellite site job
24th Jul 2009 07:25
Westminster Group is to build a high security perimeter 'intruder detection system (PID)' to protect the Nigerian Communication Satellite Ltd's main operating base station in Nigeria. The UK security and fire alarm firm will get about $210,000 (£127,000) for installing a high security detection sy
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