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03 Feb 2012 | 13:57
Equity markets are spiking after US non-farm payrolls data revealed the economy added 243,000 jobs last month – far above consensus expectations.
Equities are likely to post gains in 2012 whatever the outcome of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, according to Richard Peirson, manager of the £347m AXA Framlington Managed Balanced fund.
02 Feb 2012 | 14:51
A graffiti artist is set to make $200m from the Facebook IPO after he opted for shares instead of a cash payment for his work in the head office seven years ago.
02 Feb 2012 | 14:25
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