World markets
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| Hang Seng Index | 22,669.68 | -591.40 (-2.54%) |
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| CAC 40 | 3,950.48 | -100.63 (-2.48%) |
| S&P TSX | 12,752.50 | 0.00 (0.00%) |
| S&P/ASX 200 | 5,062.40 | -103.00 (-1.99%) |
| BSE Sensex | 19,674.33 | -387.91 (-1.93%) |
| KOSPI | 1,969.19 | -24.64 (-1.24%) |
concerns about underlying economy as 0.3pc growth confirmed
The updated figures from the Office for National Statistics showed that the UK's dominant services sector, which accounts for three quarters of national output, drove the recovery - growing 0.6pc over the three months.
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Top stories
Cutting the number of its high street stores helped Mothercare narrow losses in its UK division as the retailer attempted to yank its struggling home market into profitability by 2015.
The new regulator said the unit was unable to show it was giving clients the right advice. "Although no detriment to customers has been identified to date, the failings exposed customers to the risk that they would be given incorrect advice and inappropriate ...
Asian stocks sank, with the regional benchmark index headed for the biggest drop since September 2011, as Japanese shares plummeted after preliminary China manufacturing data unexpectedly signaled a contraction and the yen strengthened.
By Toni Vorobyova. LONDON | Thu May 23, 2013 7:22am EDT. LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's top shares slid from 13-year peaks on Thursday, battered by weak Chinese economic data and signs the U.S.
Business leaders and politicians have raised concerns over the future of Inverness's links with London Gatwick. A three-times-a-day service operated by Flybe is in doubt following the airline's decision to sell all of its take-off and landing slots at Gatwick.
Trends
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| OCDO | Ocado Group PLC | -3.94% | 1,583.35M |
| MRW | Wm. Morrison Supermarkets plc | -0.99% | 6,501.20M |
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| Capital Goods | -1.92% |
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| Conglomerates | -2.26% |
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| Cons. Cyclical | -2.31% |
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| Cons. Non-Cyclical | -1.13% |
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| Energy | -1.20% |
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| Financial | -2.88% |
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| Healthcare | -1.41% |
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| Services | -1.64% |
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| Technology | -3.22% |
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| Transportation | -1.36% |
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| Utilities | -0.49% |
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