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AFP Journal Internet - By Ka Yan Ng TORONTO, July 31 (Reuters) - Toronto's main stock index rose for a second straight session on Friday, showing strength across most sectors and underpinned by hopes for an economic recovery.

The federal deficit and individuals rebuilding their savings are significant obstacle argues Martin Hutchinson.

AFP Journal Internet - SAN FRANCISCO, July 31 (Reuters) - Shares of Ingram Micro Inc fell on Friday on concerns that margins will drop following news it is looking to increase market share, and after Citigroup (NYSE: C - news) downgraded the stock to [...]
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Biggest FTSE rise since 2003 boosts savings of millions and brings hope that the worst of the recession may be over.

UK savers suffering from a spate of bank collapses received more than £21 billion in compensation in just six months as the banking crisis deepened.

Financial Times - Man Group fell 3.7 per cent to 276¾p on Friday on concerns one of its main hedge funds could be hit by the tougher trading regulations being contemplated by the US commodities regulator.

Telegraph View: we are facing a summer of discontent so why has there been no ministerial condemnation?

AFP Journal Internet - By Brian Gorman LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - European stocks closed lower on Friday after downbeat U.S. economic data, but rose for the third straight week, as investors continued to view most earnings in the current season [...]
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Skype might have to shut down because of a dispute over the core technology used to make the internet telephone system work.

AFP Journal Internet - By Jon Hopkins LONDON, July 31 (Reuters) - Britain's leading share index was 0.5 percent lower at the close on Friday, consolidating at the end of a strong month with weakness in oils and pharmas more than offsetting strength [...]
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