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Facebook may file for IPO next week: WSJ

Facebook may file papers for an initial public offering next week that would value the social network at up to $100 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. Here is the original post: Facebook may file for IPO next week: WSJ

01.28.2012 | Investing |

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Growth quickens, but speed bumps ahead

WASHINGTON - The U.S. View original post here: Growth quickens, but speed bumps ahead

01.28.2012 | Investing |

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Portugal, Greek concerns weigh on world stocks

LONDON - World stocks fell from a 5-1/2 month high on Friday as gains spurred by the Federal Reserve's pledge of low interest rates gave way to concerns about Portugal, seen as the next domino in the euro zone crisis, and uncertainty over Greek debt talks. See the original post: Portugal, Gr

01.27.2012 | Investing |

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European shares edge higher, technicals positive

LONDON - European shares edged higher on Friday morning on course for their sixth week of gains, with U.S. GDP figures and Greek debt talks firmly in focus and charts indicating more gains for equities after a recent breach of a strong resistance level. Investors took money out of traditionally cyc

01.27.2012 | Investing |

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Commodities fuel FTSE gains as Fed looks to boost growth

LONDON - Miners led the top share index higher early on Thursday, as a string of companies issued robust updates, while commodities were lifted as the U.S. Federal Reserve showed it was ready to do what it takes to boost economic recovery See the original post: Commodities fuel FTSE gains as

01.26.2012 | Investing |

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European markets rally on Fed low-rates pledge

European stocks rallied Thursday and the euro hit a one-month dollar high, after the Fed vowed to keep interest rates near zero for at least the next two years and investors waited on Greek debt talks. The rest is here: European markets rally on Fed low-rates pledge

01.26.2012 | Investing |

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O2 Investigates Mobile Web Privacy Claims

Mobile provider O2 has told Sky News it is "investigating reports" its service shares users' phone numbers with every website they visit while browsing on 3G. The rest is here: O2 Investigates Mobile Web Privacy Claims

01.25.2012 | Investing |

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Banks pile pressure on FTSE after GDP

LONDON - The top shares fell back on Wednesday after approaching technical resistance levels, weighed down by banking stocks as UK GDP figures came in below expectations, prompting further profit-taking in the sector. Underlying sentiment however was relatively upbeat ahead of the conclusion of a t

01.25.2012 | Investing |

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France seeks support for financial transaction tax

BRUSSELS - France outlined on Tuesday a blueprint of its own tax on financial transactions to other EU countries, in a fresh attempt to win backing for such a scheme across the European Union. President Nicolas Sarkozy is hoping the tax will be introduced in France before the end of the year, meani

01.24.2012 | Investing |

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French bank shares slide after ratings downgrade

Shares in French banks slid on Tuesday after Standard & Poor's downgraded them, following its downgrade of France's sovereign rating. More: French bank shares slide after ratings downgrade

01.24.2012 | Investing |

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