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Google shares pass $1,000 mark as S&P 500 index closes in record

Markets in the US have completed two bumper days of trading since politicians in Washington found a short-term solution to their budgetary impasse. Shares in Google helped lead the charge, closing at more than $1,000....

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Silver prices slide further even on buoyant markets

The German DAX index has climbed to yet another record close-of-trade figure, but one notable commodity losing ground was silver. Precious metals have been sliding in recent months, albeit after a meteoric decade. The price...

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European market’s bull run

Europe’s stock indices have pointed upwards in end-of-week trading, continuing their gains in recent days. The bullish mood has been backed by political comments about the eurozone’s ability to cope with the crisis. European shares...