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Reuters - A strong euro is a sign of a robust European economy and not a cause for concern, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said on Friday.

AFP - Europe's main stock markets eased back as the mining sector was hit by weak metal prices, and despite another record finish overnight on Wall Street, dealers said Friday.

FT.com - London equities fell in midday trade on Friday as Royal Bank of Scotland confirmed it would make a counterbid for Dutch bank ABN Amro. More Info...  

AFP - Europe's main stock markets fell in opening deals on Friday, with London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares down 0.21 percent at 6,455.50 points.

Business - European Economy FT.com - Group 4 Securicor closed at a record high on Thursday amid excitement over the arrival of an activist investor on its share register. More Info...  

FT.com - Group 4 Securicor closed at a record high on Thursday amid excitement over the arrival of an activist investor on its share register. More Info...  

FT.com - A hectic schedule of earnings announcements provided the chief impetus for European stocks on Thursday, with continued merger and acquisition activity offering further support. More Info...  

FT.com - London equities made strong progress on Thursday, helped by robust overnight gains on Wall Street. Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Royal Bank of Scotland stayed in the spotlight as their bid battle for control of ABN Amro continued. More Info...  

FT.com - London equities made strong progress on Thursday, helped by robust overnight gains on Wall Street. Barclays (NYSE:BCS) and Royal Bank of Scotland stayed in the spotlight as their bid battle for control of ABN Amro continued. More Info...  

AP - The dollar traded within a whisker Wednesday of an all-time low against the euro, which passed $1.3660 on rising business confidence in Germany and disappointing sales of new homes in the U.S.

Business - European Economy FT.com - Pub operator Punch Taverns was in demand on Wednesday after a leading broker ad­vised clients to buy ahead of next week's interim figures. More Info...  

FT.com - Pub operator Punch Taverns was in demand on Wednesday after a leading broker ad­vised clients to buy ahead of next week's interim figures. More Info...  

AFP - Britain's economy expanded by 0.7 percent in the first quarter of 2007 compared with the last three months of 2006, aided by a strong services sector, official data showed Wednesday.

FT.com - J Sainsbury was the focus on traders' attention on Wednesday as rumoured stakebuilding drove its shares sharply higher. More Info...  

FT.com - London equities moved higher in opening trade on Wednesday, helped by gains for J Sainsbury after 245m shares in the supermarket chain suddenly changed hands. Further developments in the bid battle for control of Dutch bank ABN Amro moved shares in its UK suitors. More Info...  

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AFP - Leading shares slipped into the red after a volatile session with Yell Group slumping more than 20 percent after issuing a profit warning, dealers said Tuesday.

AFP - Leading shares slipped into the red after a volatile session with Yell Group slumping more than 20 percent after issuing a profit warning, dealers said Tuesday.

AFP - London's FTSE 100 index of leading shares was showing a drop of 0.67 percent at 6,436.10 points in early Tuesday afternoon trade.

FT.com - London equities reversed early gains on Tuesday as the index was hit by worries about the real estate sector in Spain. More Info...  

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AFP - Western business leaders avoided heavy criticism of Moscow here Monday during a showcase event for Russian enterprises that is being clouded by escalating tensions between the Kremlin and European Union.