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London shares rose on Scottish vote, pound lost early gains

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When it became clear on Friday that Scotland had voted to reject independence, shares on the London Stock Exchange rose 18 points (0.27%) to...
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US appeals court declines to rule on Citigroup and Argentina appeal

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A Citigroup Inc. and Argentinian appeal resulted in a “no verdict” by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on Friday,...
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Prada profits fall 21% because of a strong euro

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On Friday, Italian luxury fashion house Prada sPa reported a 21% fall in net profit to €244.8 million for the first half of 2014,...
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Alibaba IPO debut was a huge success

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China’s biggest e-commerce business Alibaba held its IPO in the NYSE on Friday. It was huge success. Early in the day stocks changed hands...
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Dresser-Rand attracts acquisition interest from GE and Siemens

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There are talks of a possible merger between Dresser-Rand Group and Swiss pump maker Sulzer. At the same time there are reports of GE...
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TSX falls by more than 200 points

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Canada’s main stock index (TSX) went down to a 1.7 percent decline for the week. This is the biggest hit that Canada’s main stock...

Fitch says USA deserves to hold onto its “AAA” rating

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The U.S. has received its highest credit rating by Fitch. Fitch Ratings said that the country deserves to hold onto its “AAA” rating on...
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Lagos receives an upgraded AA+ rating from Fitch

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Fitch Ratings has increased its Nigerian Lagos State’s National Long-term from AA(nga)’ to ‘AA+(nga)’. It also upgraded Lagos State’s Long-term foreign and local currency...

GSK fined for $490 million in China for bribing doctors

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GlaxoSmithKline is being fined for $490 million by a Chinese court for allegations of bribing hospitals and doctors. The record penalty reveals how GSK bribed...
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Russian company Oasis Beverages acquiring Pabst Brewing Co.

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Pabst Brewing Co. will be acquired by the Russian company Oasis Beverages, in a deal estimated to be worth between $700 and $750 million. Pabst...