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Monster success: Michael Acton Smith and friend hope to expand into South America

The children's game-cum-social network Moshi Monsters is set to tap investors to fund an expansion into Spanish-speaking countries.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

Thousands of Peacocks staff braced for closures

The fate of more than 9,000 staff at Peacocks will be decided this week, as the high street's biggest administration since Woolworths in 2008 comes to a head.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

Glencore boss rides to rescue of $90bn deal

Glencore boss Ivan Glasenberg will personally champion the commodity trader's proposed $90bn (£57bn) megamerger with Xstrata to disgruntled investors this week after a series of big-name funds vowed

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

Inflation figures to dip below Bank's target

The Bank of England is likely to signal it is prepared for yet more money-printing, after its £50bn move last week, when it publishes its inflation report on Wednesday.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

Shopkeepers find that all they need is love

Valentine's Day could provide a much-needed boost for retailers as shoppers fork out for jewellery and gifts.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

Mental illness group goes into administration

St Luke's Healthcare, which treatsand looks after adults and adolescents with mental health problems and brain injuries, has gone into administration.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

Comet's new owner leans on landlords to reduce rents

Comet is pressuring landlords to slash its annual rental bill of £77m just days after the private equity firm OpCapita paid a token £2 for the beleaguered electricals chain.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

Edinburgh airport bids deadline tomorrow

First-round bids for Edinburgh Airport are due tomorrow, with JP Morgan and Gatwick owner Global Infrastructure Partners among the favourites to win the auction.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

New York hotel sale to raise $250m for investors

Shareholders in the world's biggest hotel group are hoping for news this week that could prompt a $250m (£159m) windfall.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

Kwik-Fit sued over sale of insurance arm

Britain's biggest tyre-seller, Kwik-Fit, is being sued over liabilities relating to the £215m sale of its insurance arm in 2010.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 (Independent )

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