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Norway 0-1 England: Low-Key Start to Hodgson Era

Sun, 27 May 2012 06:13:46 EDT

Roy Hodgson's reign as England manager got off to the perfect start in Oslo's Ullevaal Stadium as the visitors recorded a first win against Norway in 32 years.

Euro 2012 Friendly Round-Up: England and Spain Register Wins, Germany and Holland Lose

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:05:30 EDT

Roy Hodgson began his reign as the England boss with a win over Norway thanks to Ashley Young's goal.

England Vs. Norway: Watch Live Stream Online Of The Friendly International, Plus Prediction, Probable Lineups And Preview

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:07:29 EDT

Where to watch live coverage of England Vs. Norway, plus all the build-up to Roy Hodgson's first match in charge.

Gold and Silver Stocks Are in Deep Value Territory: Alka Singh

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:35:02 EDT

Gold and silver began a correction nine months ago, but shares of the mines that produce these valuable metals have suffered in a much more exaggerated fashion. Mine2Capital Co-Founder and Partner Alka Singh has prospected for ideas that she believes will maximize shareholder value when the markets turn upward in the relatively near future.

US Stocks - Time To 'Sell In May And Go Away'?

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:37:15 EDT

You can't blame investors for feeling a bit squeamish regarding deploying new money in the U.S. stock market these days, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average’s (DJIA) recent slide from 13,300 to 12,450 unnerving even the most experienced institutional investors. Where’s the market headed in the next six months?.

Spain region, Greek exit warnings rattle euro zone

Fri, 25 May 2012 12:49:04 EDT

Central banks and companies not bracing for a possible Greek euro exit would be making a grave error, Belgium's foreign minister said on Friday, rattling markets already alarmed by Spain's deteriorating finances.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5/25/2012

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:45:26 EDT

The Australian sharemarket lost ground for the third consecutive day and week, with the All Ordinaries Index (XAO) down 0.6 pct or 25 pts to 4081.2 today. Nine out of 12 sectors finished in the red today and the broader market hit a fresh six-month low. On June 17, the Greeks will need to return to the polls to vote for a President for the second time.

Is Germany Next? Investors Flee Madrid's CDS For Berlin

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:37:06 EDT

Investors are increasingly making a "flight to quality" as they pull out of credit-default swaps hedges on Europe's primary index as well as the markets for periphery nations like Spain, a trend which indicates higher expectations that periphery nations are unable to repay their debts and a lack of confidence in the political will of the economic union.

Arsenal Transfer News: Striker Focused On Euros Now, Transfer Later

Thu, 24 May 2012 10:48:03 EDT

Nicklas Bendtner has refused to speculate over his future after the summer, with the Arsenal striker insisting he'll wait until after the Euros to come to a final decision.

EuroCrisis Update: Possible Outcomes

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:02:32 EDT

The EuroCrisis continues and several possible outcomes have emerged according to Economist Shayne Heffernan. 1. Europe finds the money for a real bail out of Greece, Spain, Italy, Portugal, for now this seems unlikely. 2.

Japan Tobacco Targets European Smokers

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:39:22 EDT

Japan Tobacco Inc. (Tokyo: JT) is buying all outstanding shares in Belgian tobacco company Gryson NV from its parent GT&Co BVBA for €475 million ($596.3 million), the company announced Thursday.

The Veiled Plight Of The European Roma: New Report Calls For End To Discrimination

Wed, 23 May 2012 17:00:43 EDT

For centuries, the Roma people have been marginalized and misunderstood by their European neighbors. A new report by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) sheds light on this age-old human rights issue.

Guinea-Bissau Military Junta Steps Down, Hands Power To Transitional Government

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:05:26 EDT

On Wednesday, a military junta that seized power in Guinea-Bissau last month formally agreed to step down. A new transitional government is set to lead the nation for 12 months in the run-up to a new round of national elections.

Mourinho Signs New Contract with Madrid, Vows to Make Club Even Better

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:38:11 EDT

Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho has signed a new two year old contract with Real Madrid which will bind him to the club till 2016, according to Real Madrid's official web site.

Exclusive - Eurozone tells members to make contingencies for "Grexit"

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:42:02 EDT

Euro zone officials have told members of the currency area to prepare contingency plans in case Greece decides to quit the bloc, an eventuality which Germany's central bank said would be "manageable".

Exclusive-Eurozone tells members to make contingencies for "Grexit"

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:35:02 EDT

Exclusive: Eurozone tells members to make contingencies for "Grexit"

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:35:02 EDT

Exclusive: New euro bailout fund may not have sufficient staff

Wed, 23 May 2012 08:21:03 EDT

An external consulting firm charged with evaluating the structure of Europe's new permanent rescue facility has raised questions about whether it will have enough staff to function effectively, according to documents seen by Reuters.

Ronaldo Shocked at Hodgson Axing Rio

Wed, 23 May 2012 06:23:22 EDT

Portuguese star forward Cristiano Ronaldo feels that the Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson has made a big mistake by excluding Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand from the Three Lions squad bound for the 2012 Euros.

Stage set for Hollande-Merkel showdown at EU summit

Wed, 23 May 2012 05:28:02 EDT

European leaders will try to breathe life into their stricken economies at a summit over dinner on Wednesday, but disagreement over the issue of mutual euro-zone bonds and whether they can alleviate two years of debt turmoil will dominate the gathering.

The governments' man when creditors bay

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:14:02 EDT

If any other European countries were to follow Greece into a debt default, Athens can recommend a lawyer.

MANCHESTER UNITED TRANSFER RUMOURS: Hazard, Modric, Lewandowski, Lucas Moura, Van Wolfswinkel Involved In Latest Speculation

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:51:49 EDT

All the latest news involving Manchester United's activities in the summer transfer market.

Vodafone takes £4 billion writedown on European weakness

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:28:02 EDT

Mobile operator Vodafone wrote down the value of its assets by 4 billion pounds ($6.3 billion) and cut its medium-term sales target on Tuesday, as the debt crisis hit customers in southern Europe, forcing them to save money on phone calls.

Vodafone takes $6.3 billion writedown on European weakness

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:28:02 EDT

Vodafone takes 4 billion stg writedown on European weakness

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:14:02 EDT

Germany, France draw battle lines over eurozone bonds

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:28:02 EDT

Germany dismissed a French-led call for euro zone nations to issue common bonds, a day before a European Union leaders' summit which investors are looking to for new measures to counter the bloc's debt crisis.

Vodafone makes writedown on European weakness

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:28:02 EDT

Mobile operator Vodafone made a writedown of 4 billion pounds($6.3 billion) and cut its medium-term sales target as the debt crisis squeezed customers in southern Europe, forcing them to save money on phone calls.

Vodafone cuts sales target on weak European markets

Tue, 22 May 2012 03:00:04 EDT

Vodafone cut a medium-term sales growth target on Tuesday as customers in southern Europe slashed spending and regulators upped the pressure on the world's largest mobile operator.

Australian Dollar Outlook - 05/22/2012

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:46:37 EDT

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar is just north of USD 0.9900 after sentiment was boosted slightly due to supportive comments from policymakers.

The People Have Spoken and Precious Metals Will Soar: Leonard Melman

Mon, 21 May 2012 18:42:02 EDT

The elections in Greece and France have shown that in democratic societies the people are the ultimate deciders of how well the best-laid economic plans will work out in the long run. In this exclusive interview with The Gold Report, Leonard Melman, veteran precious metals analyst and publisher of T...

David Cameron: Greeks Must Make Choice on Eurozone

Mon, 21 May 2012 04:30:19 EDT

Nick Clegg too expresses concern at the growing uncertainty over the eurozone crisis.

EuroCrisis a Warning to USA

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:56:21 EDT

The Republican US Senate Budget Committee released a chart Wednesday afternoon showing that government in the United States spend more money per person than those in Portugal, Italy, Greece, or Spain.

Greek leftist brings message to Europe - "Let's talk"

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:14:02 EDT

The charismatic Greek leftist who could determine the fate of the euro begins a tour of European capitals on Monday carrying a single message: it's time to talk.

CBA Warns Greek Exit from Eurozone May Bring A$ Below 90c

Sun, 20 May 2012 19:08:44 EDT

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia warned on Monday that Greece's expected exit from the eurozone may cause the Australian dollar to plummet below 90 cents. G8 leaders rushed over the weekend to battle the financial crisis to hit the region over the Greek debt.

Champions League 2012 Final: Munich's Manuel Neuer and Five Other Goal Scoring Goalkeepers

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:14:40 EDT

Manuel Neuer scored the third penalty for Bayern Munich in the shootout against Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday night. However, he is not the first keeper to come up with a goal on a big stage. IBTimes UK presents five other keepers who have made an impact at both ends of the pitch.

Thousands march in Frankfurt against austerity measures

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:00:04 EDT

At least 20,000 demonstrators marched through Frankfurt on Saturday in a peaceful protest against austerity measures implemented to tackle the intensifying euro zone debt crisis.

Australian Stock Market Report – Afternoon 5/18/2012

Fri, 18 May 2012 06:15:34 EDT

Today certainly was not an enjoyable day for those involved in markets. The All Ordinaries Index (XAO) slumped by 2.6 pct or 109.7 pts to 4098.8. Almost all sectors ended in the red today, with the mining and financial sectors the worst performers. Today was the biggest daily pullback for the ASX in 2012 and the worst weekly performance (down 5.6 pct this week) since September 2011.

18/5/2012 - The Current Market Sentiment

Fri, 18 May 2012 04:55:23 EDT

The pressure is still continued at the single currency because of the political risks which threatening the union after Hollande's winning in France and the failure of forming a new government in Greece which will be waiting for another parliament elections next month by God's will.

Moody’s Downgrade 16 Spanish Banks, Bonds Hit

Fri, 18 May 2012 03:41:02 EDT

Spanish banks downgraded by Moody's in view of the continued unemployment and recession.

Ex-ECB head unveils bold plan to save the euro

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:49:03 EDT

Europe could strengthen its monetary union by giving European politicians the power to declare a sovereign state bankrupt and take over its fiscal policy, the former head of the European Central Bank said on Thursday in unveiling a bold proposal to salvage the euro.

Risk Currencies Lower as Euro Crises Deepens; Moody's Downgrades Spanish Banks

Thu, 17 May 2012 20:22:30 EDT

The plot thickened overnight amid continued economic turmoil from the European region.

Guinea-Bissau: ECOWAS Troops Arrive For Peacekeeping Mission

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:39:04 EDT

On Thursday, 70 troops arrived in Guinea-Bissau as part of a peacekeeping initiative by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The troops are meant to stabilize the country as it prepares for national elections in 12 months, following a military coup that deposed the civilian government.

MANCHESTER UNITED TRANSFER RUMOURS: Hazard, Van Persie, Kagawa, Lewandowski, Owen, Rodriguez And Asamoah Involved In Latest Speculation

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:37:49 EDT

All the latest news involving Manchester United's summer transfer targets.

Non! French Finance Minister Refuses To Sign German-Led Austerity Pact [VIDEO]

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:39:53 EDT

French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici said any agreement would need to include an "ambitious" strategy for growth.

Europe's banks on the brink

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:00:04 EDT

LONDON, May 17 - The euro zone crisis was in full swing when Jean-Claude Trichet took the podium in Berlin last October 6 for his final press conference as president of the European Central Bank. Having helped create one of the longest periods of price stability in the history of central banking, Trichet was closing out his eight-year reign under siege.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Vs LG Optimus True HD LTE: Which One Should You Go For?

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:52:45 EDT

A detailed features comparison between Samsung Galaxy S3 and LG Optimus True HD LTE.

Spanish Borrowing Costs Spike, As Greek Contagion Fears Escalate

Thu, 17 May 2012 07:54:31 EDT

The Spanish government sold €2.4 billion of debt on Thursday morning, with bonds due in 2015 carrying an average yield of 4.375 percent - a huge rise from an average yield of 2.89 percent in April.

Champions League Final: Chelsea Defender Faced German Strike Ace on PlayStation

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:30:33 EDT

Brazilian defender David Luiz, who is recovering from a hamstring injury that kept him on the bench for a month, looks that he has gotten over former Manchester United defender Gary Neville's earlier criticism of his game as he was seen joking about a Bayern Munich player.

Global Losses From Greek Euro Zone Exit Could Reach €1 Trillion

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:56:57 EDT

The financial markets appear to have already priced in Greece’s departure from the euro bloc.

Forex: What Happens If Greece Leaves The Euro?

Wed, 16 May 2012 13:38:29 EDT

The growing possibilities of an imminent Greek exit from the single currency bloc could drive up the value of safe-haven currencies such as the U.S. dollar and the British pound, while hurting a number of emerging Asian currencies that are sensitive to investors' risk appetite.