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TOP NEWS: UK economy grows in November thanks to World Cup boost
(Alliance News) - The UK economy defied expectations and posted marginal growth in November, official figures on Friday showed. ...
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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE called flat with UK GDP, US banks ahead
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is called to open flat on Friday, but is on track for a weekly gain as markets are supported by the implications of slowing...
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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Cooling US inflation, housebuilders lift FTSE 100
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London closed higher on Thursday, boosted by a strong performance from UK housebuilders and positive news for inflation in the US. ...
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IN BRIEF: Mondi completes EUR40 million acquisition of Duino mill
Mondi PLC - Weybridge, England-based paper and packaging firm - Completes acquisition of the Duino mill from Italian paper manufacturer Burgo Group, for EUR40 million....
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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks up as markets expect US inflation to cool
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London traded solidly higher midday Thursday, with traders and investors cautiously positive ahead of a US inflation reading in the European afternoon. ...
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Bank of England seals sale of UK bonds bought after mini-budget
(Alliance News) - The Bank of England on Thursday said it sold a portfolio of GBP19.3 billion worth of UK gilts, which it purchased in the autumn to keep a...
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Top EU court upholds annulled fine for HSBC over cartel activity
(Alliance News) - The European Court of Justice upheld the annulment of a EUR33.6 million fine imposed on HSBC Holdings PLC, despite the bank's infringement of EU competition law with...
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: More UK retail cheer as markets rise before US CPI
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 opened strongly on Thursday, supported by the view that the afternoon's US inflation reading will show another deceleration and prompt the Federal Reserve to...
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LONDON BRIEFING: Centrica lifts outlook; Tesco Christmas sales up
(Alliance News) - London FTSE 100 is called to open higher as investors hope Thursday afternoon's US consumer price index reading confirms weaker inflationary pressure and prompts the Federal Reserve...
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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 called higher ahead of US inflation
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are called to open higher on Thursday, though shares in Asia showed signs of pre-US inflation caution as a rally there lost impetus as...
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