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Blatter defends Fifa presidency as challenger concedes
Longtime FIFA leader Joseph "Sepp" Blatter has held onto his Presidency, despite failing to secure the two-thirds of votes required for a first-round victory, after challenger Ali bin Al-Hussein conceded.
US first quarter GDP falls less than expected
The US economy contracted by less than was feared at the start of 2015, although economists overwhelmingly expected growth to recover throughout the rest of 2015.
Bomb threat delays FIFA congress
A bomb threat delayed on Friday FIFA'S congress in Zurich to elect a new president.
Quindell pledges "£1 per share" capital return after review finds "aggressive" accounting
An independent review into accounting practices at Quindell's disposed legal claims business found they were at "the aggressive end of acceptable practice", as the company finally completed the deal and said it expected to return more than £1 per share from the sale.
Syngenta reportedly building defenses against another Monsanto bid
Agrochemical maker Syngenta AG is building up defenses as it prepares for a possible higher bid from US rival Monsanto Co. , according to press reports.
Ashtead drops following comments from US competitor
Shares in US equipment rental company United Rentals Inc dropped 6% on Thursday, with traders pointing to comments from the company at KeyBanc capital markets conference, during which it played down activity in May.
Avago Technologies to buy Broadcom in $37bn deal
Singapore-based chipmaker Avago Technologies has agreed to buy Broadcom Corp for $37bn in cash and stock, the companies said in a statement.
UK GDP rises 0.3% in first quarter, less than forecast of 0.4%
UK gross domestic product rose 0. 3% quarter-on-quarter in the first quarter, in line with the initial estimate, surprising analysts who expected a 0. 4% increase, the Office for National Statistics revealed on Thursday.
Greece claims debt deal reached with Brussels, 'staff level' accord to be drawn up
Greece has reached an agreement with Brussels over the country's debts, according to a Greek official, but the EU said officials were "not yet" drafting a final accord.
CRH shares gain as it seals deal with Lafarge, Holcim
Shares in Irish building materials company CRH rose 2. 5% after the company said late on Tuesday that Lafarge and Holcim have accepted its offer to buy certain assets from them in a deal worth €6. 5n.
Irish government to sell Aer Lingus stake to IAG
The Irish government agreed on Tuesday to sell its 25% stake in Aer Lingus to International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, for €2. 55 per share.
Synergy Health falls on speculation FTC to block tie-up with Steris
Shares in Synergy Health were registering sharp losses on speculation US authorities were about to block its proposed takeover by New York-listed rival Steris.
Part of US Capitol evacuated
The US Capitol's visitors' centre was evacuated on Tuesday evening after alarms were set off, according to a press report.
US consumer confidence improves in May
Consumer sentiment in the States unexpectedly improved this month, according to data released on Tuesday by the Conference Board.
US durable goods orders drop in April, as expected
US durable goods orders fell as expected in April, although the previous month's count was revised significantly higher.
Political mood in Spain dour despite economic recovery, FT says
The Spanish economy may be recovering, but not enough for the dominant centre-right party led by Mariano Rajoy to benefit from it.
Spaniards not about to throw economic recovery out the window, Berenberg thinks
The recovery in Spain´s economy is on track and Spaniards are not about to throw it away.
Kent coast hit by a 4.3 magnitude earthquake
Seismologists at the British Geological Survey (BGS) confirmed early on Friday morning that a earthquake 4. 3 on the Richter scale took place at 02:52 on the Kent coast.
UK retail sales grow faster than forecast in April due to clothing boost, says ONS
UK retail sales grew faster than hoped in April, rising 1. 2% on the previous month and 4. 7% compared to the April last year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Greek default can't be ruled out, says German finance minister
German finance minister Wolfgang Schäuble has warned that a Greek default can’t be ruled out.