Anyone who was ever fool enough to believe that Microsoft software was good enough to be used for a mission-critical operation had their face slapped this September when the LSE (London Stock Exchange)'s Windows-based TradElect system brought the market to a standstill for almost …

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A propaganda war is being waged on the internet between supporters of the Israeli and Palestinian sides in the current conflict in the Gaza Strip. Activists have turned to defacing websites, taking over computers, and shutting down Facebook groups.

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Watch Andy Brough, Fund Manager, Schroders

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There is a world recession already started in out "Global economy" - you have the money - bargains will be had. but lame ducks will go to the wall. I would recommend AMD an underpriced indusstry leader for example.

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The FTSE 100 slipped back near a seven-year high this morning as traders took profits after the recent strong run.

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The CBI don't want interest rates to be increased by the Bank of Englands MPC this week. They increased them last month - I doubt if there will be an increase this month.

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Agile techniques win the day at the London Stock Exchange

At the London Stock Exchange [LSE] they've just come to the end of a four-year IT roadmap. Their TradElect trading platform has gone live on time and on budget. When one considers all the UK government IT projects that have failed to deliver, this is an impressive feat.

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Undeniably impressive pre-close statement from the London Stock Exchange will make not one whit of difference to the LSE's fate.

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Seems like stock markets that are supposed to give a secure footing to the ivstors, themselves are prone to the very threats they are supposed to cushion.

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