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Times Online February 5, 2008

BUSINESS BULLETIN

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Today's top stories

Branson on top as Olivant quits Rock

Virgin has emerged as the likely victor in the Northern Rock battle after Olivant pulled out 15 minutes before deadline

China's march on resources continues

The rush for resources in China continues as four deals with Western mining and oil groups have been given the go-ahead

Acas boss warns of public sector turmoil

Unions are looking at the possibility of co-ordinating strike action across sectors in an attempt to maximise disruption

Ryanair warns of profits nosedive

The no-frills airline says it is facing a double whammy from rising fuel costs and falling consumer demand

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Why is China playing at capitalism?

One is left open-mouthed by the audacity of China's dawn raid on Rio Tinto, but hazy on what exactly it wants to achieve
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Soco lives up to billing but future is uncertain

The promise of oil in Vietnam and scope for takeover makes Soco worth sitting tight at £20.18. Wolfson: hold. PSPI: avoid

Construction 16 month low... EMI bid for Chrysalis

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