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EU stocks dip on US jobs data

Ade Adewale — Sat, 18 Jan 2014 16:50:13 +0000

European stocks pulled back on Thursday, failing to gain traction from a surprise drop in US unemployment claims, while Citigroup earnings disappointed. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index ended the day down just 0.07 percent at 6,815.42 points. Frankfurt…

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European stocks climb despite Shell profit warning

Ade Adewale — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:10:49 +0000

Europe's main stock markets rose on Friday, with London making gains as strong retail sales data offset a profit warning from Anglo-Dutch energy giant Shell. London's FTSE 100 index of top companies gained 0.25 percent to stand at 6,832.75 points in…

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European shares firm after Ireland return to debt market

Ade Adewale — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 23:14:37 +0000

European stock markets advanced on Tuesday alongside brighter eurozone economic data and as Ireland successfully tapped the bond markets for the first time since exiting its EU-IMF bailout. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index ended the day up 0.37 percent…

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London shares open higher ahead of corporate figures

Ade Adewale — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 09:09:52 +0000

London shares opened modestly higher on Monday ahead of a slew of corporate announcements later this week on how British companies have fared over the key holiday period. The benchmark FTSE 100 index added 16.98 points or 0.25 percent to 6,747.68 points…

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European stocks mostly higher, Turkey hit by crisis

Adewale A. — Sat, 28 Dec 2013 10:32:26 +0000

Europe's main stock markets rose on Friday as trading resumed after the Christmas break, but the political crisis gripping Turkey sent its currency sliding to a new record low. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index climbed 0.85 percent to close at 6,750…

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