Live Cattle futures traded in a wide range today, as the market opened under pressure but then surged higher to end with gains of 0.575 to 1.75, which was high-range for all but the soon-to-expire Aug contract. A few light cash Cattle sales took place at 186 dressed in Iowa and there was unconfirmed talk of sales at 187 dressed in Nebraska. This added light support to corrective Short-covering in the live Cattle market.

If you're looking for a quiet life then this isn't the job for you, but if you're a great communicator and can think on your feet, if you can get the best fr...

Pike Research's report, , highlights the key drivers and barriers that are defining the development of social media in the utility industry, and offers case studies from utility companies that have found success in social channels. The report also offers strategies and best practices for utilities seeking to avoid mistakes and minimize their risks. Company profiles are provided for key industry players, and market forecasts are included through 2017 for utility spending on social media tools as well as the number of customers using social media to engage with utilities. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the firm's .

Total M&A deal value in the Middle East and North Africa region grew by 8 percent in the first half of this year to $20 billion, according to consultancy Ernst & Young.

Ms Greer, whose father served in the Second World War, added: "World War One has always been the war that has interested me the most as it was the war that influenced the world the most.