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Irish factory sector still shrinking but expectations remain positive
(Alliance News) - Ireland's factories had a weak end to 2022, survey results showed on Tuesday, but firms' expectations for 2023 remain positive, if subdued, according to Davy Research...
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Markets encouraged by China reopening despite weak PMIs
(Alliance News) - Tuesday's economic data from China showed ongoing weakness in its manufacturing sector, but investors are still hopeful of the potential for a rebound in Asia's largest economy...
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Barratt and Persimmon round off tough 2022 with another slump
(Alliance News) - London-listed housebuilders rounded off a difficult 2022 with another share price decline on Friday, as traders fret over a tough market outlook amid rising mortgage rates. ...
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UK retailers will wait another year before mounting recovery
(Alliance News) - UK retailers will only enjoy a "meaningful" recovery in 2024, with consumer discretionary income to remain under pressure next year too, analysts at Stifel predicted. ...
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Japanese data supports easing monetary policy from BoJ - ING
(Alliance News) - Japanese industrial production declined in November, according to data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry on Wednesday....
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FTSE 100 firms see 13 CEO changes in 2022, up from unusual low in 2021
(Alliance News) - FTSE 100 firms have seen 13 changes in chief executive officers and nine changes in chief financial officers in 2022, according to AJ Bell....
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Conviction investor Align Research sets out top picks for 2023
(Alliance News) - AIM-listings Kazera Global PLC, Bluebird Merchant Ventures Ltd and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd head a list of 'Conviction Buy' recommendations for 2023 published by Align...
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Oil prices weaken despite Russia move, China Covid curb ease
(Alliance News) - Brent rose as high as USD138 a barrel this year, though it may struggle to reach those dizzying heights again as North Sea benchmark's value declined on...
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Liberum lowers outlook for Superdry but says shares are "too cheap"
(Alliance News) - Superdry PLC on Thursday last week reported that half-year revenue rose, despite "extremely challenging" conditions", and that it had secured a new three-year lending facility and a...
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Tesla shares hit two-year low amid demand worries, concerns about Musk
(Alliance News) - Tesla Inc suffered its worst day in eight months on Tuesday, with the stock hitting a more than two-year low at USD109.10. ...
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