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Euro up on higher rates view

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Euro up on higher rates view

The euro edged higher from a six-week low against the U.S. dollar on Thursday as investors shrugged off worries about Greece and refocused attention on higher interest rates in the euro zone.

Wall Street flat as commodities rebound, Goldman off

U.S. stocks recovered from initial declines on Thursday in a choppy session as commodity prices kept the market in flux while a downgrade of Goldman Sachs dragged down financial shares.

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Fed's Lockhart says recovery still shaky

U.S. economic growth is still too weak to significantly dent unemployment, and higher oil prices and renewed housing weakness pose added risks, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Dennis Lockhart said on Wednesday.

Libyan rebel central bank empty, eying Western funds

A central bank set up by Libyan rebels has virtually no reserves, but plans to inject dollars into the economy to prop up the Libyan dinar once funds pledged by Western powers arrive, the rebel economy chief said.

Goldman Sachs among Top Equity Holdings of Advanced Investment Partners - Citybizlist

NEW YORK -- Advanced Investment Partners, LLC reported that its equity holdings total $576.32 million as of March 31, 2011.

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Formula One IPO in the Fast Lane

Formula One Gets Greenlight for $3 Billion Flotation

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Media sources say that motor racing giant Formula One has gained approval for an initial public offering worth nearly $3bn on Singapore's stock exchange.

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Burberry Wins Counterfeit War; Awarded £63 Million in Damages

Burberry Shares Drop as Investment Set to Hit Profits

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Burberry reported full-year profits of £366m - a 24 percent rise - but said a new investment of around £200m could hit future profitability.

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Steve Ballmer: New Windows 8 Was Designed to Dominate

Steve Ballmer: New Windows 8 Was Designed to Dominate

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Microsoft is all set to deploy a re-engineered Windows system on its new Windows 8, which replaces the highly successful Windows 7.

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Northern Rock

Northern Rock Rescue Could Cost UK Taxpayer £2 Billion, Says NAO

07:42 AM ET

Treasury committed itself before looking in detail at the possible consequences for the taxpayer, says NAO.

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