European Stocks Advance as Mining Shares Rally; Banks Retreat

European Stocks Advance as Mining Shares Rally; Banks Retreat
European stocks rose for a fifth day, erasing losses for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index in the final hour of trade, as a rally in mining shares offset concern that banks will need to sell more shares to increase their capital.
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Asia Markets: Indian shares soar to lead Asian stocks higher

Asia Markets: Indian shares soar to lead Asian stocks higher
Indian stocks soared to further extend gains, with automobile companies leading after Monday’s federal budget didn’t raise excise duties as feared and on an increase in February sales.
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U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Alcoa, Freeport, Chevron Shares Increase

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Alcoa, Freeport, Chevron Shares Increase
U.S. stock-index futures advanced, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will pare this week’s retreat, before reports that may show consumer confidence and retail sales rose.
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Business-savvy manager shares positively human insights

Business-savvy manager shares positively human insights
LEXINGTON – Ismael Diaz, through his works, words, and ways, has made an impression on many people in town.
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European Stocks Climb Before ECB Meeting; BP Shares Tumble

European Stocks Climb Before ECB Meeting; BP Shares Tumble
June 10 (Bloomberg) — European stocks climbed for a third day as economic reports from China to Australia surpassed analysts’ forecasts, offsetting a selloff in BP Plc. Asian shares and U.S. index futures rallied.
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IBM raises outlook but shares retreat

IBM raises outlook but shares retreat
IBM raised its full-year outlook and reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results as companies increased spending on software and IT consulting, but the news failed to excite investors who had already begun to price in a strong recovery.
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European, Asian Shares Retreat; BBVA, HeidelbergCement Decline

European, Asian Shares Retreat; BBVA, HeidelbergCement Decline
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) — European and Asian stocks declined amid mounting concern governments and central banks will take steps to remove stimulus measures as the global economy recovers from the worst recession since World War II.
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U.K. Stocks Rebound With Mining Shares; United Utilities Jumps

U.K. Stocks Rebound With Mining Shares; United Utilities Jumps
Jan. 21 (Bloomberg) — U.K. stocks rose, rebounding from the steepest retreat in a month, as mining shares climbed with metals prices and United Utilities Plc rallied on the company’s outlook.
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