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16 May 2008 12:55 BST

Billionaire investor Icahn launches Yahoo proxy battle

Yahoo board faces a battle with Carl Icahn

Shareholder activist Carl Icahn has launched a bid to replace the entire Yahoo board after the web company rejected Microsoft's takeover bid.

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Barclays defends credit card campaign
Barclays has defended its decision to send out letters encouraging customers to use their credit cards to withdraw cash from ATMs despite the high charges this incurs. Full Story
BA profits jump 44.5%
British Airways has announced its first dividend since 2001 as it revealed a 44.5 per cent pre-tax profit jump for the year to £833 million. Full Story
British Energy shares rise on bids
Shares in British Energy rose 5.74 per cent on the FTSE 100 this morning on an announcement that it has received a range of takeover proposals, some of them valuing the company higher than its closing share price. Full Story

Currys owner to close 77 stores
Shares in DSG fell nine per cent on the London Stock Exchange after the electricals retailer announced plans to close 77 stores and halve its dividend payment. Full Story

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Chinese president visits earthquake hit area
Chinese president Hu Jintao has visited the south-western Sichuan Province, where as many as 50,000 people are feared dead after Monday's earthquake. Full Story

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Ronaldo 'to consider United future' after final
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly said he will consider his future at Manchester United after next week's Champions League final in Moscow. Full Story

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Billionaire investor Icahn launches Yahoo proxy battle

Barclays defends credit card campaign

BA profits jump 44.5%

British Energy shares rise on bids

Currys owner to close 77 stores

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Chinese president visits earthquake hit area

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Ronaldo 'to consider United future' after final