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IN BRIEF: Philip Morris International chair will not stand for re-election
Philip Morris International Inc - New York-based tobacco firm - Says Executive Chair Lucio Noto will not stand for re-election at the company's annual general meeting. Noto will continue to...
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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks buoyant ahead of US inflation print
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London ended on an upbeat note on Wednesday as markets looked ahead to key inflation data out of the US on Thursday. ...
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TOP NEWS: FDA approves AstraZeneca asthma drug Airsupra for adults
(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC on Wednesday said the US Food & Drug Administration approved its asthma drug Airsupra for adults....
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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Europe buoyant amid hope US inflation has peaked
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 in London hit another multi-year high on Wednesday, as investors grew increasingly confident on the day before of a key US inflation reading. ...
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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Blue-chips creep higher; Direct Line drops 28%
(Alliance News) - Trainer sellers were the star performers in early trade in London on strong numbers from JD Sports, though grocers, housebuilders and insurers struggled following poorly received updates...
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LONDON BRIEFING: JD Sports and Sainsbury's sparkle during Christmas
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 was set to open higher on Wednesday, amid relief that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell didn't add to the hawkish tone of recent commentary...
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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE to rise after strong Asia, NY handover
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 is called to open higher on Wednesday, after comments by a Federal Reserve official, who suggested a soft-landing for the US economy is possible,...
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Tharisa platinum, chrome output down in first quarter amid headwinds
(Alliance News) - Tharisa PLC said on Wednesday platinum and chrome production dropped in its first quarter due in part to operational headwinds at its mine in South Africa. ...
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UK foreign secretary to meet leaders in Belfast amid post-Brexit trade
(Alliance News) - Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said post-Brexit trading issues which "risk and undermine" Northern Ireland's place within the UK must be addressed....
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UK, Japan to sign major defence deal allowing troop deployments
(Alliance News) - The British and Japanese prime ministers will sign a "hugely significant" new defence deal allowing UK troops to deploy in Japan when the pair meet in London...
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