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Wall Street opened higher this afternoon as investors anticipated central bank stimulus measures would be forthcoming when the Federal Reserve's policy meeting concludes on Wednesday.

Gold slid over 6% last month, making it the biggest May loss for the precious metal since a near 10% fall in 1982.

ALTERNATIVES

Wall Street opened lower today, joining a global equity slump triggered by mounting concerns over Greece's future in the eurozone.

Stocks on Wall Street rallied on strong industrial production figures today, despite renewed fears over a potential Greek exit from the euro.

Lindsell Train co-founder Nick Train has called the beginning of a new technology bull run following Apple's explosive start to 2012.

Investors are concerned recent sharp moves in Apple's share price are distorting returns for the wider US market, suggesting some indices may have to be rebalanced to lessen the tech giant's dominance.

Wall Street opened lower today, echoing losses seen in European and Asia, as investors took profits from the recent rally.

COULD IRELAND BE THE RECOVERY PLAY OF 2012?

The latest in a string of better than expected macro data from the US drove markets higher on Friday, with the Nasdaq reaching an 11-year high.