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• Brazil's stock market plunges after corruption claims

  18-05-2017 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Share trading was suspended as investors sparked a sell-off after claims involving Brazil's president.
  
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• RBS settlement has left business couple feeling 'gutted'

  18-05-2017 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Despite settling their case, Mike and Diane Hockin are still angry about the way they were treated by RBS.
  
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• Trump pulls trigger on Nafta negotiations

  18-05-2017 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The administration formally notified Congress of plans to renegotiate the North American trade agreement.
  
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• Alibaba revenues jump 60% as Chinese growth continues

  18-05-2017 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The e-commerce giant says that more than 450m Chinese customers use its retail sites.
  
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• Roger Ailes: Fox News founder dies at 77

  18-05-2017 18:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-chairman of the right-wing channel was pushed out in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal.
  
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• Serious Fraud Office under threat from Tory plans

  18-05-2017 18:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Conservatives have rekindled a previous attempt by Theresa May to dismantle the Serious Fraud Office.
  
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• FTSE 100 sinks while pound jumps

  18-05-2017 18:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The political controversy in the US continues to weigh on investor confidence, dragging shares lower.
  
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• Home Depot Inc. Earnings Spike as Shoppers Boost Spending

  18-05-2017 18:16
  
  Home Depot NYSE HD posted quarterly results this week that showed the home improvement giant is staying above the weak retailing industry trends The company announced broad sales growth and accelerating profit gains over the spring selling season even as customer traffic
  
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• Here's Why Cisco's Guidance Was So Bad

  18-05-2017 18:16
  
  Shares of Cisco Systems NASDAQ CSCO were down around 8 at market open Thursda y following a third quarter report that featured surprisingly downbeat guidance The company beat analyst estimates across the board for the third quarter with the switching business returning to
  
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• What You Need to Know About the State of Department Stores

  18-05-2017 18:15
  
  Many major department stores reported quarterly earnings in the past week and most of their stocks have since taken a beating In this episode of Industry Focus Consumer Goods Vincent Shen enlists senior Fool com contributor Adam Levine Weinberg to
  
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• Should You Buy CyberArk After its Post-Earnings Dip?

  18-05-2017 18:15
  
  Shares of CyberArk NASDAQ CYBR recently plunged to a two month low after the cybersecurity firm followed up a solid first quarter earnings beat with soft guidance Does this dip represent a buying opportunity or is it a warning that darker days could be ahead Let s examine
  
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• Roundtable: 1 Stock I'm Never Selling

  18-05-2017 18:15
  
  We Fools believe that the best way to grow a nest egg is to fill it with high quality 160 companies and then hold on to them voraciously 160 So which companies do we currently own that we plan on holding forever We asked that 160 very question to a team of Fools Here s why
  
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• Most Mortgage Rates Eased Significantly Today

  18-05-2017 18:15
  
  Average mortgage rates declined nearly across the board again today led by drops of 8 basis point in both the 30 year fixed and 30 year fixed refinance rates A basis point equals 1 100 of a percent And once again the 15 year fixed refinance rate changed for the better easing by
  
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• It's the Truth: Valeant Pharmaceuticals' Debt Situation Is Worse Now Than a Year Ago

  18-05-2017 18:15
  
  Until recently shares of embattled drug developer Valeant Pharmaceuticals NYSE VRX simply couldn t catch a break The once high flying stock that commanded a 90 billion valuation tumbled to a valuation of just 3 billion in recent months In fact Valeant s market cap was
  
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• Ralph Lauren (RL) Jumps on Q4 Earnings Beat, Gives '18 View

  18-05-2017 18:14
  
  Ralph Lauren Corporation RL reported fourth quarter fiscal 2017 adjusted earnings of 89 cents per share that fared better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 79 cents and increased 1 1 from 88 cents reported in the prior year quarter On a reported basis the company posted loss per
  
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• J&J (JNJ) Plans to Seek Approval for 10 New Drugs by 2021

  18-05-2017 18:14
  
  Johnson amp Johnson Inc JNJ discussed its future plans and showcased a strong pipeline of transformational medicines at a meeting held yesterday with industry analysts J amp J intends to seek approval for 10 new products between 2017 and 2021 The company said that each of these
  
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• Exxon Mobil (XOM) to Foray into the Mexican Fuel Market

  18-05-2017 18:14
  
  Energy giant Exxon Mobil Corporation XOM recently announced its intention to enter the retail fuel market of Mexico To this end the company is likely to spend almost 300 million over the next 10 years The integrated energy company is anticipated to launch its first fuel service station
  
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• Intuit (INTU) to Report Q3 Earnings: Will it Disappoint?

  18-05-2017 18:13
  
  Intuit Inc INTU is set to report third quarter fiscal 2017 results on May 23 The company delivered a positive earnings surprise of 16 67 in the last reported quarter Let s see how things are shaping up for this announcement Factors at Play Intuit reported modest fiscal second
  
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• Middle East Shares Slipped, In Line With Global Markets

  18-05-2017 17:51
  
  MidEast stocks declined in line with global market weakness MidEast stocks declined in line with global market weakness U S markets fell sharply on Wednesday as President Donald Trump and ties to Russia come under further scrutiny U S markets fell sharply on Wednesday as President Donald
  
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• European ADRs Fractionally Higher as Banks Log Gains

  18-05-2017 17:31
  
  American depository receipts of European stocks were 0 03 higher at 134 24 on the Bank of New York Mellon Europe ADR Index on Thursday morning American depository receipts of European stocks were 0 03 higher at 134 24 on the Bank of New York Mellon Europe ADR Index on Thursday morning Gainers
  
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• Iran's Elections Could Disrupt Oil Markets

  18-05-2017 16:58
  
  Iran is gearing up for the May 19 presidential election, a critical vote that could reverberate around the world, affecting not just Iran, but also its relationship with the West, and ultimately, crude oil prices.Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani won in 2013 on a platform of moderation and promoting dialogue with
  
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• Asian ADRs Move Lower in Thursday Trading

  18-05-2017 16:51
  
  American depository receipts of Asian stocks were trading 0 82 lower at 153 31 on the Bank of New York Mellon Asia ADR Index on Thursday American depository receipts of Asian stocks were trading 0 82 lower at 153 31 on the Bank of New York Mellon Asia ADR Index on Thursday In North Asia
  
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• Election 2017: State pension triple lock battle lines drawn

  18-05-2017 16:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pensions experts say Conservative plans to reduce the generosity of the state pension are a risk.
  
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• 2 Famous Market Sayings You Should Ignore

  18-05-2017 16:15
  
  Financial markets seem to lend themselves to sayings and myths. The natural human desire to seek order in chaos and to condense complex issues into simple formulae leads to a whole series of catchy phrases that many believe will give you an advantage in trading and investing. Unfortunately, as is so often the case,
  
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• Asda suffers 11th quarter of falling sales

  18-05-2017 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The supermarket chain continues to suffer, although the rate of decline in its sales slows.
  
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• Some Respite from US Politics as Sterling Surges Through $1.30

  18-05-2017 14:47
  
  Yesterday's dramatic response to the political maelstrom in Washington is over.  The appointment of a special counsel to head up the FBI's investigation into Russia's attempt to influence the US election appears to have acted a circuit breaker of sorts.   It is not sufficient to boost confidence that the Trump
  
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• Nothing Can Stop This Market - Except...?

  18-05-2017 14:28
  
  By Avi Gilburt,  ElliottWaveTrader.netThe SPX has continued its rally towards the ideal 2410SPX region this past week that we presented to you a month ago. And, it seems we still have a few squiggles to the upside left before this pattern is completed, and then tested.Those with a short bias in this market
  
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• Retail sales in April beat forecasts with a 2.3% rise

  18-05-2017 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warmer weather helped April's retail sales to rise by more than expected, official figures indicate.
  
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• Japan's economy grows faster than expected

  18-05-2017 11:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The world's third-largest economy has now seen its longest period of expansion in more than a decade.
  
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• EU fines Facebook over 'misleading' WhatsApp data claim

  18-05-2017 10:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The social media giant is fined for providing "misleading" information during its takeover of WhatsApp.
  
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• Burberry's profits fall amid 'challenging' US trading

  18-05-2017 10:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The British fashion brand says profits fell despite a boost to UK sales from the fall in the pound.
  
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• Royal Mail posts strong rise in profits as parcels improve

  18-05-2017 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former state-owned postal service sees growth in its parcels business but letter deliveries fall.
  
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• India's Zomato says data from 17 million users stolen

  18-05-2017 09:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Payment-related information is safe as it was stored separately, global restaurant guide Zomato says.
  
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• Recycling body criticises Pringles and Lucozade packaging

  18-05-2017 05:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The packaging for Pringles and Lucozade Sport are among the most difficult to recycle, a trade body says.
  
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• Recycling nightmares - but can packaging be improved?

  18-05-2017 01:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Much of the packaging we put in the recycling bin ends up in landfills, but a design competition backed by Prince Charles is aiming to tackle the issue.
  
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