Italy again pays more to borrow
For the second time in as many market days, Italy paid sharply higher borrowing rates in an auction Monday, as investors continued to pressure the […]
Resurfaced Lowry Works for Sale
Four recently rediscovered works by LS Lowry, who is arguably Manchester’s most famous artist, are to be sold under auction … … leggi tutto (read […]
Italy launches auction for WiMAX licenses
Reuters: ROME – Italy launched on Thursday the auction for WiMAX licenses, a super-fast wireless broadband that can reach areas not connected by a traditional […]
World Business Briefing : Italy: Alitalia Auction Collapses
New York Times: The Italian government’s attempt to privatize the airline Alitalia collapsed after the only remaining bidder pulled out of the auction. The Italian […]
Italy allows U.S. fund into Alitalia bidding again
Reuters: ROME – Italy has allowed U.S. private equity firm MatlinPatterson to re-enter the auction for national airline Alitalia — an apparent about-face amid fears […]
Napoleon’s sword fetches more than $6.4 million
USA Today: A gold-encrusted sword Napoleon wore into battle in Italy sold on Sunday for more than $6.4 million at an auction south of Paris. […]