Economics

Neptune's Robin Geffen has spoken out against Prudential's plans to re-domicile overseas, saying it would raise questions over the insurer's "financial health".

Broadcaster ITV reported a climb in revenues and underlying profit this morning, boosting shares and providing a lift for supporter Sanjeev Shah.

The Dow Jones has closed above the 13,000 mark for the first time since the Lehman Brothers collapse prompted the market crash of 2008.

HSBC could face criminal charges and "significant" fines in the US in the wake of investigations into alleged money-laundering.

Technology giant Apple became part of an elite group of companies with an equity value above $500bn yesterday, after shares climbed 2% on talk the group is poised to launch a new iPad.

Henderson Global Investors is raising its dividend after reporting a 58% profits jump in 2011, even with the cost of the Gartmore integration impacting results.

The European Central Bank has suspended the use of Greek government bonds as collateral for institutions trying to access central bank loans, in the latest twist in the unfolding crisis.

The £ Corporate Bond sector topped the IMA's best-seller list last month with net retail sales of £303m, the highest level seen since August 2010.

US markets slid into negative territory shortly after the open, while European indices fell further after a day in the red, ahead of a crucial vote on Greece.

The FTSE 100 was sharply lower by early afternoon following G20 leaders' warning additional aid will be withheld from the eurozone until its members pledge more support for stricken European countries.