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• Uncertainty for Tata Steel workers as sale of plant postponed

  08-07-2016 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tata Steel has announced it is to postpone plans to sell some of its UK operations, including the Port Talbot plant.
  
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• In a jam

  08-07-2016 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will we still be able to rely on seasonal workers from Eastern Europe to bring in the strawberry harvest?
  
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• Farnborough forecast

  08-07-2016 23:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The world's aerospace and defence industry descends on Farnborough this week with a display of civil and military hardware - but with an expectation of fewer orders.
  
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• Overdrafts more expensive than payday loans, says Which?

  08-07-2016 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Borrowing money on an unarranged overdraft from your bank can be more expensive than taking out a payday loan, according to Which?
  
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• 'Speak out' plea as rogue lettings agent is jailed

  08-07-2016 23:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nearly all scam and fraud victims "suffer in silence", councils say, but the jailing of a lettings agent shows billions of pounds could be saved.
  
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• UK starts post-Brexit trade talks with India

  08-07-2016 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Business Secretary Sajid Javid is visiting India for the first trade talks since the UK voted to leave the European Union.
  
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• Why A Rising S&P 500 Has Been The Antidote To Crises

  08-07-2016 22:33
  
  Earlier this week we said the Brexit drama would likely be dethroned, by Friday, as the dominant market narrative.  Why?  Because it’s jobs week. As we've said in the past, this (non farm payrolls/job creation) is the data point that market participants and the media have been trained for decades to over
  
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• US congress to put limits on ex-presidents' budgets

  08-07-2016 22:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  On Friday the US congress voted to place limits on expense accounts allotted to former presidents.
  
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• More Wild Swings for Dollar in Week Ahead?

  08-07-2016 20:51
  
  The U.S. economy may have added 287k jobs in the month of June but we're not impressed. Judging from the performance of the dollar post payrolls, most forex traders share our views.When the report was first released, USD/JPY jumped to a high of 101.28 but it reversed quickly hitting a low of 99.99.  However the
  
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• Sale of Tata UK steel business on hold

  08-07-2016 20:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The sale of Tata Steel's UK business is on hold as the company considers a European tie-up, creating further uncertainty for British steelworkers.
  
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• Biggest Jobs Beat In A Long Time

  08-07-2016 18:44
  
  The June Non farm Payroll Report was released before the bell this morning, bringing 287K jobs to the market well ahead of the 150 170K range expected by a plurality of analysts. This follows a downwardly revised, sickly 11K
  
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• Brexit to hit eurozone growth, says IMF

  08-07-2016 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The IMF cuts its economic growth forecasts for the eurozone in the wake of the UK's vote to leave the European Union.
  
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• Shares lifted by strong US jobs figures

  08-07-2016 17:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The FTSE rises as stronger-than-expected US jobs figures for June help to lift global markets.
  
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• Annuity rates 'in freefall' since EU vote

  08-07-2016 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Annuity rates - which determine the value of pension incomes - have been 'in freefall' since the UK's vote to leave the EU, according to an expert.
  
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• Investors Shrug Off Tesla Motors, Inc.'s Autopilot Scrutiny

  08-07-2016 16:44
  
  Sometimes, sensational headlines about a company can move its stock price. And probably more often than not, they doeven if the news has no impact on a company's long term performance.But
  
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• US job creation rebounds strongly in June

  08-07-2016 15:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US economy created 287,000 jobs last month, official figures show, rebounding strongly from a small rise in May.
  
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• Why You Should Pay Closer Attention Than Usual During This Earnings Season

  08-07-2016 15:30
  
  After the market closes on Monday, Alcoa ( AA ) will report their earnings for the second calendar quarter, an event that is generally regarded as the beginning of earnings season. Then, over the next few weeks we will see a flood of reports that will give us a clearer picture of the health of corporate America.
  
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• Brexit Signals The Start Of Global Uncertainty

  08-07-2016 14:24
  
  Marshall Gittler, Head of Investment research,  FXPRIMUS.comToday I’d like to discuss what impact the dramatic and largely unexpected Brexit vote will have on the world. But before I do, I’d like to discuss an event that happened almost 20 years ago:  the Russian bond market default. The connection may not be
  
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• Nigerians acquire a taste for wine

  08-07-2016 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wine is becoming a status symbol in Nigeria, with sales doubling in volume over the past six years.
  
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• US Jobs Data: Little Policy Significance, But May Provide Distraction Ahead Of Weekend

  08-07-2016 14:15
  
  The US employment data tends to be among the most important economic reports during the monthly cycle.   It often injects volatility into the market.  The report itself tends to be volatile and subject to revisions.  Economists have little input on which to base their forecasts.  One of the reasons that the US
  
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• USD/JPY To 100.00 Despite Better NFPS?

  08-07-2016 14:13
  
  Market Drivers July 08, 2016 Markets wait for NFPAsakawa warns on spec moves in yenNikkei -1.11% Dax 0.53%Oil $45/bblGold $1357/oz. Europe and Asia: EUR GE CA 17.5B vs. 24.6BEUR FR IP 0.5% vs. 0.8%GBP UK Trade -9.8B vs. -10.7B North America: USD NFP 8:30CAD Labor Data 8:30It's been a
  
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• Reality Check: How many EU nationals live in the UK?

  08-07-2016 14:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Reality Check teams looks at the numbers of UK nationals living elsewhere in the EU and EU nationals living in the UK.
  
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• 'Illegal fishing threatens our children's future'

  08-07-2016 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Africa's local fishermen are losing out to illegal foreign trawlers.
  
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• Reality Check: Is pound weakness due to market errors?

  08-07-2016 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Would the pound be stronger if the markets had predicted the referendum result correctly?
  
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• Heading For A Recession?

  08-07-2016 13:44
  
  The latest data release for US Treasury Tax Revenues shows the year-over-year growth rolling averages are now in negative territory. Is this a recession flag?Tax revenues are a lagging indicator. The graph below shows the year-over-year growth of tax revenues.[click on image to enlarge]Food for
  
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• Nigeria's fitness sector flexes its muscles

  08-07-2016 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's Lerato Mbele went along to a gym in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to see why this industry is growing.
  
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• John Lewis warns over sterling slump

  08-07-2016 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boss of John Lewis warns that the fall in the value of the pound could become a "big issue" for the retailer.
  
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• What's gone wrong with the US recovery?

  08-07-2016 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It's not just the Americans who are unhappy with their financial situation, says Ireland's Colm O'Regan.
  
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• Japan's Nikkei ends lower ahead of US jobs data

  08-07-2016 10:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Japanese stocks end lower as investors take a cautious approach ahead of the latest US jobs figures.
  
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• Toyota shuts lifts down to save money because of strong yen

  08-07-2016 09:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lifts at Toyota's headquarters are a casualty, as the world's biggest carmaker tries to make savings amid concerns about the weak global economy and strengthening yen.
  
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• Columbia Wanger Sells Out Textura

  08-07-2016 05:36
  
  Columbia Wanger sold its stake in Textura Corp. (NYSE TXTR) at a price of $26.39 per share on April 30. Columbia Wanger originally purchased 360,284 shares of Textura during the second quarter of 2014 at an average price of
  
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• Amazon Is Bringing Back Smartphone Subsidies

  08-07-2016 04:36
  
  Image sourceAmazon.The Fire Phone, which Amazon.com (NASDAQAMZN) released in 2014, ended up being a complete flop. The online retail giant had to write down the product inventory by $170
  
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• Will Brexit Hurt Apple's Earnings?

  08-07-2016 04:35
  
  Image sourceGetty Images.By now, you've probably tired of the seemingly constant headlines about the U.K.'s decision to exit the European Union, aka "Brexit."However, the ripple effects from this historic
  
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• Chuck Royce Discards Fuel Systems Solutions and Trims UniFirst

  08-07-2016 04:35
  
  On June 30, small cap investor Chuck Royce ( Trades , Portfolio ) reduced his UniFirst Corp. ( UNF ) position by 21.25%. Additionally, the portfolio manager of Royce Pennsylvania Mutual Fund exited his position in Fuel Systems Solutions
  
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• NVIDIA Corporation GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Numbers Leak

  08-07-2016 03:36
  
  Image sourceNVIDIA.Graphics specialist NVIDIA (NASDAQNVDA) is expected to launch a desktop oriented graphics processor known as the GeForce GTX 1060 based on its Pascal architecture later this month. Although
  
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• Stock Market Today: Why Costco and WhiteWave Soared

  08-07-2016 02:36
  
  Stocks posted slight losses on Thursday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES DJI) declined by 23 points, or 0.1%, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX GSPC)  gave up 2 points, or 0.1%.
  
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• MetLife Divests U.S Retail Advisory Force to MassMutual

  08-07-2016 02:36
  
  MetLife, Inc . MET has sold its U.S retail advisory force, Premier Client Group, to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ("MassMutual") for $165 million as per media release. The company's affiliated broker dealer, MSI Financial Services Inc. (earlier known
  
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• Merrimack Stock Up on Fast Track Status for Seribantumab

  08-07-2016 02:36
  
  Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 's shares MACK were up 4.4% after the company announced that the FDA has granted Fast Track designation to seribantumab (MM 121) for the treatment of heregulin positive, locally advanced or metastatic non small cell lung
  
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• Don’t Buy the Hype, Warns Young Investor: Do Your Research

  08-07-2016 02:36
  
  It's not easy to beat the market as an investormost mutual fund managers don't, and they're professionals. But using Motley Fool CAPS, people can try their hands at stock picking, and
  
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• Alibaba Ventures into Connected Cars, Partners SAIC Motor

  08-07-2016 02:36
  
  Alibaba Group Holding LimitedBABA is reportedly teaming up with SAIC Motor to explore the connected car space. According to a CNBC report, the duo will soon roll out a sports utility vehicle (SUV) called Roewe RX5 powered by Alibaba's
  
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• 3 Ways Wal-Mart Stores Is Countering Amazon.com

  08-07-2016 02:36
  
  Shares of Wal Mart (NYSEWMT) have rallied 20% since the beginning of the year, thanks to a return to positive revenue growth, higher U.S. comps growth, and  stronger cash flows from lower inventories last quarter.
  
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• Luminex (LMNX) Rallies on FDA Nod for Aries M1 System

  08-07-2016 02:35
  
  Luminex Corp . LMNX recently announced FDA approval for the Aries M1 system. Notably, the share price of Luminex gained almost 3% to close at $20.92, following the go ahead. The system has also gained a CE IV(D) status
  
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• Deutsche Bank (DB) Considers Sale of $1B Shipping Loans

  08-07-2016 02:35
  
  Deutsche Bank AGDB is seeking to sell at least $1 billion of shipping loans amid heightened regulatory scrutiny over the banks' exposure in the troubled industry, according to a Reuters report. The report quoted sources familiar with the matter,
  
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• Hotels recycle soaps for charity

  08-07-2016 02:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hotels start work with charities to recycle leftover soap bars which is then donated to needy communities in Southeast Asia.
  
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• Why G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. Stock Spiked 17% Last Month

  08-07-2016 01:36
  
  Image SourceG III Apparel.WhatShares of G III Apparel (NASDAQGIII) jumped 17% last month according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence , propelled by a strong earnings
  
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• No more fish in the sea

  08-07-2016 01:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Foreign fishing vessels operate illegally off the coast of Guinea, depleting its fish population and destroying marine life. Despite the economic and social consequences of illegal fishing, the Guinean government has failed to police its waters because it doesn't have money to operate surveillance equipment, as the BBC's Tamasin Ford reports.
  
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• Ireland's Brexit fears: 'If things are bad in the UK, things are bad here'

  08-07-2016 01:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ireland has been rattled by the UK's vote to leave the EU, as well as Chancellor George Osborne's subsequent plan to cut UK corporation tax.
  
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• Councils too quick to send in bailiffs, says Citizens Advice

  08-07-2016 01:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Local authorities in England are being accused of being too quick to send in bailiffs to recover council tax debts.
  
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• Medi Teddy

  08-07-2016 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The healthcare technology sector is attracting a lot of innovative entrepreneurs to develop a range of diagnostic tools.
  
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• Rio 2016 Olympic show to cost 'less than London'

  08-07-2016 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chief executive of the company hired to stage the opening ceremony of the upcoming Rio Olympics has told the BBC it will cost less than London in 2012.
  
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