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Stocks Rally, China Hints At Stimulus: Daily Markets Wrap

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(IBTimes) – Strained relations between Germany and France became apparent Monday, when the finance ministers from both countries failed to resolve whether the euro zone would benefit (read on…) Related items Eurogroup Approves Fifth Greek Bailout Tranche – Complete Statement And Math Fail G20 pledges bank support, eyes bolder euro fund China Has a...

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Dow, S&P 500 rise as economists see growth for jobs and housing; Facebook slides

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – After a weekend that brought both fresh concerns about Europe and hopeful signs about China, investors decided to focus on the latter. (read on…) Related items Stocks gain on Wall Street; Facebook falls Chart: China’s housing starts growth in negative territory China may let yuan rise China pushes public housing...

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Conservative donors slow to back Romney's campaign

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Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney and his party raised a sizable $40 million last month from donors who want him to replace President Barack Obama. But even as Romney solidifies his position as the eventual GOP nominee, many supporters who backed his primary election challengers have not yet come to his aid. (read on…) Related...

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Stocks gain on Wall Street; Facebook falls

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After a weekend that brought both fresh concerns about Europe and hopeful signs about China, investors decided to focus on the latter. (read on…) Related items Dow, S&P 500 rise as economists see growth for jobs and housing; Facebook slides Stocks Rally, China Hints At Stimulus: Daily Markets Wrap Conservative donors slow to back...

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China's crude imports from Iran rise 53.2 percent in April

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China's oil imports from Iran have increased by 53.2 percent in April to 388,034 barrels per day (bpd) from 253,302 bpd a month earlier, Chinese customs data shows. (read on…) Related items Platts Report: China's Oil Demand Gains Slightly in April Anti-dumping duty on dry cell battery imports from China extended China January-April FDI...

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