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Economists expect US economy to grow by 3% in the first quarter, significantly higher than fourth-quarter growth rate.

The UK GDP data will confirm whether the country has entered a "triple-dip recession" or not.

Standard Life shares rise more than 5 percent on higher first-quarter sales and asset management details.

European markets are expected to trade lower on weak business sentiment data from Germany.

Investors await eurozone manufacturing activity data which is expected to decline in April.

Giorgio Napolitano becomes first two-term president after weekend vote that could mark end of political gridlock.

A second term for Giorgio Napolitano as president of Italy is expected to end the political impasse in the country.

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European shares advance in early trade as they pare huge losses over the week.

European markets gain in opening minutes as investors closely watch Italian parliament's vote.

John Barton replaces Sir Mike Rake who was in row with easyJet's founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou.

Wall Street's strong gains on positive economic data help European markets to open on a higher note.

Lower commodity prices and explosions at the Boston Marathon event dragged Wall Street to record lows.

A Deloitte survey of CFOs contradicts with an official study that said bank lending to small businesses declined.

China's lower-than-expected first-quarter growth adds to investors' concerns about the global economy.

European markets retreat after four straight days of gains.

China data and central bank stimulus from the US and Japan boost Asia shares as Europe builds on three-day rally.

Markets open positive taking cues from a surprise jump in China's imports data.

European markets open positive on indication of a solid US corporate earnings season.

European Markets edge higher as investors remain optimistic on further stimulus hopes.

Non-Farm payrolls in the US and employment figures from Canada raise key questions about the global economic recovery.

Markets remain muted as investors await nonfarm payrolls data for further indications on US economic health.

European markets pick up as investors await policy decision from European Central Bank and Bank of England.

European markets trade lower as Italian political impasse continues and Verizon denies Vodafone take over speculation.

European markets trade mixed as investors consider the weak US data and Italian political developments.

European markets edge higher as Cypriot banks set to reopen after the bailout negotiations

TUI Travel hails "very strong" winter trading that sees losses limited, sending shares up on London Stock Exchange.

European markets edge higher, mirroring global equities, as improved US economic data offset lingering eurozone concerns.

European markets edge higher but investors cautious on concerns that Cyprus bailout model could be repeated.

European markets rise, mirroring Asian stocks, as Nicosia's last-minute bailout deal boost sentiments across the region.