David Noble

U.K. April Construction Shrinks Less Than Forecast, Markit Says

U.K. construction shrank less than economists forecast in April as homebuilding strengthened, Markit Economics said.

U.K. Construction Shrank for Fifth Month in March, Markit Says

U.K. construction contracted for a fifth consecutive month in March as the industry suffered from bad weather and poor demand, Markit Economics said.

Puma Surges to Seven-Month High on PPR Stake Speculation

Puma SE, Europe’s second-biggest sporting-goods maker, surged to a seven-month high in Frankfurt trading amid speculation PPR SA plans to increase its stake in the company.

U.K. Services Growth Accelerates as Demand Strengthens: Economy

U.K. services unexpectedly accelerated last month as demand strengthened, indicating the economy may stave off a recession this quarter.

U.K. Construction Shrinks at Fastest Pace Since October 2009

U.K. construction shrank the most in more than three years in February as commercial and civil engineering work declined, Markit Economics said.

U.K. Manufacturing Index Rises as Factories Clear Order Backlogs

A U.K. manufacturing index unexpectedly increased in September from a 26-month low as producers attempted to clear backlogs of orders.

U.K. Manufacturing Grows in Sign of Industry Stabilization

U.K. manufacturing expanded for a second month in January as orders rose and output surged the most since September 2011.

U.K. Manufacturing Index Declined to 28-Month Low in October

A U.K. manufacturing index fell to a 28-month low in October as new orders decreased, adding to concerns the economy returned to stagnation in the fourth quarter.

U.K. Services Index Unexpectedly Increases in Sign of Economy's Resilience

A U.K. index of services growth unexpectedly rose in September as the economy showed signs of resilience before Prime Minister David Cameron implements the deepest spending cuts since World War II.

Facebook Privacy, Raymond James Settlement, Furukawa: Compliance

Ten public-interest groups asked the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to investigate Facebook Inc.’s tracking of Internet users after they log off the world’s most popular social-networking service.

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Gold Futures Tumble Below $1,400 as Dollar Extends Gains

Russia Ousting U.S. Official Accused of Being CIA Spy

U.S. Stocks Rise on Stimulus Bets as Manufacturing Falls

Production Falls as U.S. Feels Pull of Global Weakness: Economy

Turning Off IPhone Critical to Pilots Citing Interference