23-07-08 16:48
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The White House says President George W Bush has dropped opposition to a housing bill that could boost the US economy. 
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23-07-08 15:15
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Global drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline wants to broaden its product base as it grapples with tough competition from generic drug makers
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23-07-08 12:41
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Northern Rock appoints Barclays vice chairman Gary Hoffman as its new chief executive as the final member of the original board leaves.
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23-07-08 12:25
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UK bank shares enjoy strong rises amid takeover talk and on hopes of a recovery in the sector.
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23-07-08 12:02
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The cost of taking out a mortgage in the US rises again following fears over two key lenders, consumer figures indicate.
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23-07-08 10:51
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Leading US mortgage lender Washington Mutual sees a $3.3bn quarterly loss following a rise in loan defaults.
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23-07-08 10:32
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Indian stocks rise more than 5% after the government wins a vote of confidence that could enable key reforms.
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23-07-08 09:57
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The ex-chairman of South Korean firm Samsung appeals against his conviction for tax evasion.
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23-07-08 09:03
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The majority of Bank of England policymakers voted to keep rates at 5% this month, but one voted for a cut and another for a rise.
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23-07-08 08:37
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The price of oil keeps on sliding as US demand wanes and a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico takes a favourable course.
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23-07-08 08:25
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Vodafone will buy £1bn of its own shares after a disappointing trading update saw its stock fall 14% on Tuesday.
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23-07-08 08:24
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Car accessories and bike retailer Halfords defies the slowdown, saying profits for the first quarter have beaten its expectations.
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23-07-08 07:28
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Half-year profits at car maker Peugeot rise 50% thanks to cost cutting, but the firm warns of a sales slowdown.
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23-07-08 06:18
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General Electric seals a $8bn tie-up with an Abu Dhabi investment firm to provide finance in the Middle East.
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22-07-08 23:06
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Small bookstores are trying to match the big boys
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22-07-08 22:27
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The price of oil hits a six-week low as US demand slides and a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico takes a favourable course.
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22-07-08 21:41
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Yahoo reports an 18% fall in three month profits in a period when it was fighting off a bid from Microsoft.
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