Memories of the day when the blue-chip stock index was undone by panic to trigger a record Dow Jones Industrial Average plunge of 508 points, equal to a 22.6% drop, stands as a stark reminder that no market is crash-proof.

Beef farmers can boost their profitability by predicting rather than reacting to demand, says Dr Pearse Lyons, president and founder of animal health and nutrition company Alltech.

Ryan Newman revealed “the push from heaven” was key to his thrilling victory in the 50th Daytona 500 on Sunday night.

VICTORY in the IndyCar Series title race has helped Dario Franchitti eclipse the transatlantic record of legendary fellow Scotsman Jim Clark.

Dan Wheldon fears rain could hamper his defence of the Indianapolis 500 crown after practice was cut short today.