THERE are times when the idea of a shorter working week sounds appealing. But reality has bitten in recent months, with more Scots being asked to work fewer hours for less pay

HOMEOWNERS paid a record amount of their mortgage debt in the first three months of this year, it was revealed yesterday.

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NEW YORK, July 2 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Jefferies & Co initiate coverage of EZchip Semiconductor Limited (ticker: EZCH) with a "hold" rating. The target price is set to $18. []

NEW YORK, July 2 (newratings.com) - Analysts at JP Morgan initiate coverage of Gran Tierra Energy (ticker: GTE) with a "neutral" rating. []

LONDON, July 3 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Panmure Gordon maintain their "hold" rating on Communisis Plc (ticker: CMS.L). The target price has been reduced from 32p to 26p. []

LONDON, July 3 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Deutsche Bank maintain their "hold" rating on Philips (ticker: PHI1). The target price has been raised from €12 to €14. []

LONDON, July 3 (newratings.com) - Analysts at Deutsche Bank upgrade Lanxess AG (ticker: LXS) from "hold" to "buy." The target price has been raised from €16 to €25. []

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