On the plus side, the personal financial outlook index bounced back sharply, and might be signaling further gains in coming months.

The problem, ... is that the markets have fallen sharply and they've fallen because all these financial shenanigans are coming unraveled.

I still think he's coming back. I still sit here and think I'm going to turn around and he's coming through the door.

C&W has announced a sharply lower outlook for UK profitability in 2007, underlining our fears about dire performance in this division. There may also be doubts about the dividend cover from here.

We wanted to get him further in the game.

Staying united is an improbable task for those who prioritize personal gains.