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• The British (pitch) invasion

  26-05-2017 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The little-known tale of when the British inspired sports entrepreneurs to launch a football league in America.
  
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• The fishing port where the catch is soaring house prices

  26-05-2017 23:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Scottish fishing port has seen house prices very nearly double over the last decade.
  
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• Close Update: Wall Street Flat As Pre-Holiday Position Trades Offset By Upbeat Econ Data

  26-05-2017 22:50
  
  The benchmark averages closed nearly unchanged from Thursday spending the entire day straddling the flatline as profit taking pressure ahead of the long holiday weekend was mitigated by bullish U S economic data and a solid rebound in oil prices The benchmark averages closed nearly
  
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• US growth rate revised up to 1.2%

  26-05-2017 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US economy grew at a faster pace than initially thought in the first three months of the year.
  
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• GDP Second Estimate In Focus

  26-05-2017 19:31
  
  The first revision to Q1 GDP has hit the tape this morning and the results are a marked improvement over the disappointing initial read of 0 7 The new figure is ratcheted up a half a percentage point to 1 2 still no great shakes but at least it s passed 100 basis points The Consumption
  
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• Sentiment Speaks: Central Banks Control Nothing

  26-05-2017 18:39
  
  Many believe in the Fed/PPT's Omnipotence The thickness of intellectual dishonesty amongst pundits and analysts in this stock market needs a power-saw to be cut through. And nothing presents this perspective more clearly than the certain belief in the power of central banks to prop up our market. In fact, this
  
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• UK shares reach new highs as sterling slips

  26-05-2017 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both hit record highs as the pound loses ground.
  
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• Amazon opens seventh US bookstore

  26-05-2017 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amazon opens bookstore in New York
  
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• UK achieves solar power record as temperatures soar

  26-05-2017 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National Grid says nearly a quarter of all electricity generation came from solar power at one point on Friday.
  
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• Why OPEC Couldn't Move Oil Prices Higher

  26-05-2017 14:44
  
  The latest OPEC meeting was uncharacteristically tranquil, with little of the eleventh hour infighting and arm-twisting that has been so prevalent in previous meetings. The cooperative spirit has allowed OPEC to roll over its production cuts for another nine months, as expected, a move that has to be described as a
  
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• Is The Economic Outlook Terrible?

  26-05-2017 14:31
  
  Today we were subjected to terrible 1Q2017 GDP numbers that even President Trump was silent as no amount of spin could make them look good.Most know that I think GDP is a relic from the early days of the industrial revolution - and, as configured and analyzed, measures little of what is important to Main Street
  
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• Call to raise retirement age to at least 70

  26-05-2017 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The looming pensions crisis is as serious as climate change, says the World Economic Forum.
  
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• Where is the world's 'cast-off clothes' capital?

  26-05-2017 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The city where second-hand clothing from the West is sent to be processed and reversioned for the African market.
  
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• Dollar Weaker Ahead Of Key Inflation Data

  26-05-2017 12:41
  
  Market Drivers  May 26, 2017USDJPY takes out 111.00 Cable under pressure on weak Tory polls Nikkei -0.64% Dax -0.34% Oil $49/bbl Gold $1266/oz.Europe and Asia:JPY CPI 0.3% vs. 0.4%North America:USD GDP 8:30 USD PCE 8:30 USD Durable Goods 8:30 USD U of M 9:50The dollar was mixed on the last trading day
  
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• Frankie & Benny's owner sees shares jump

  26-05-2017 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Restaurant Group says its turnaround plan is "progressing well" after the decline in its sales slows.
  
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• Gatwick Airport flights depart without luggage

  26-05-2017 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The airport is working with airlines to get passengers's luggage to them "as soon as possible".
  
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• UK shares touch new highs as sterling slips

  26-05-2017 11:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both hit intra-day highs as the pound loses ground.
  
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• Tories and Labour not being honest with voters: IFS

  26-05-2017 11:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Institute for Fiscal Studies says both the Conservatives and Labour should own up on economic plans.
  
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• Pension Regulator website 'now fixed'

  26-05-2017 09:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A computer glitch had threatened to stop thousands of small businesses registering for pensions
  
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• Oil price falls despite deal to extend output cut

  26-05-2017 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deal to extend output cuts agreed by energy ministers in Vienna fails to impress financial markets.
  
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• Contactless payment fraud soars to £7m

  26-05-2017 01:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In some cases, thieves used stolen cards for contactless payments weeks after the card was cancelled.
  
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• Why are so many Sri Lankans learning Chinese?

  26-05-2017 01:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  China is behind the bulk of infrastructure development on the island of Sri Lanka - and many young Sri Lankans see opportunity in the growing links between the nations.
  
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• Trapped in debt

  26-05-2017 01:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  China is investing billions in Sri Lanka, but many local citizens feel the country is being sold to the Chinese.
  
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• Mapping a new frontier

  26-05-2017 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Share Lab uses flow charts and data analysis to map one of the greatest forces shaping our world - Facebook.
  
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• New payday loan regulations come into force

  26-05-2017 01:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Payday lenders now have to advertise on at least one price comparison site under new rules.
  
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• Amazon's newest bricks and mortar store opens in New York

  26-05-2017 00:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The online retail giant increases its physical presence as its seventh outlet opens for business.
  
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