Microsoft said it has now sold 175m Windows 7 licences. Photograph: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Microsoft added to the growing sense of recovery in the technology sector last night by reporting record quarterly revenues, driven by strong sales. The software giant pipped Apple, one of its greatest... 

The World Cup had a beneficial effect on the nation’s shops, if not England fans. Photograph: Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images Hot weather and a boost to spending from the World Cup combined to give Britain’s retailers their strongest month of sales growth since the pre-crash days of... 

Being Smart In Stock Trading If you are one of those who is trying to get his or her luck in stock trading, then the best thing that you could do is to familiarize yourself with the nature of the venture. It is best if you have already mastered the basics when it comes to stock trading so you will know exactly... 

Banca March HQ in Palma, Mallorca Photograph: MONTSERRAT T.D EZ/EPA It calls itself a “family bank”, but not because it is after the money of mums, dads or baby-boomers. Banca March, the Spanish bank which topped Europe’s stress tests, actually belongs to a family – the... 

The Accredited Business Consolidators Corporation has been busy of late. There have been various announcements online about the latest business ventures they have been involved in. They have just formed a company in the UK to handle businesses it has in existence in European locations. On the 22nd October its... 

The BNP leader, Nick Griffin, who is to attend the Queen’s garden party this afternoon. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA Nick Griffin, the leader of the British National Party, today defended his decision to accept an invitation to the Queen’s garden party despite previously claiming...