It could actually be damaging for the people who need the help in the long term because they are confused where the aid is coming from.

300

As the uncertainty (caused by recent U.S. litigation) starts to recede, the real value of our business should become more apparent.

239

For the full year, we expect to achieve a good increase in both operating profit before exceptional items and adjusted earnings per share, the two measures of our financial progress.

199

The pleasing performance has been accompanied by the usual perplexing developments on the regulatory front.

192

The latter is a potential threat, despite the fact that it represents a developed-world obsession being foisted on to the developing world.

183

They won't know when the next plane comes over whether it will be dropping bombs or food.

145

Although we have to face the fact that economic conditions are deteriorating around the world, we confidently expect to continue building sustainable shareholder value.

110

Continued capacity restraint by the industry is resulting in a more stable price environment.

104

Investors expect a headline-grabbing punitive damages award next month or so and this has affected our share price.

103