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Eurozone services sector surges as Germany, Italy and Spain impress
The eurozone services sector grew faster than expected last month as German firms performed more strongly than initially estimated, a survey showed on Monday.
Vodafone's on-off talks with Liberty Global back to 'early stages' again
Vodafone confirmed it was in talks with Liberty Global about potentially buying some of the Virgin Media owner's continental European assets.
US could hike rates four times in 2018 as average earnings surge
US average hourly earnings surged as more jobs were added than expected in January, official figures showed on Friday, adding strength to the conviction that interest rates will be hiked three or even four more times this year.
Apple posts enormous profits despite faltering iPhone
Apple posted the largest quarterly profit in its history in spite of falling numbers of iPhone sales, with the stock climbing in pre-market trading ahead of Friday's open.
UK construction sector falters as Brexit worries hit home
The UK’s construction industry was “teetering on the edge” of contraction last month, according to a survey released on Friday, as Brexit and the surrounding political uncertainty curtailed investment.
AstraZeneca earnings fall less than expected, faces US lawsuit from Array
Drug maker AstraZeneca reported total revenue down 2% last year and core earnings per share down just 1%, having a year ago feared a fall in the mid-teens, but news of a US lawsuit rained on the parade somewhat.
Limits on EU migration would cost the economy, government analysis shows
The government's confidential Brexit analysis shows cutting migration from the EU would cost the economy more than any gains from a US trade deal, according to a report.
Eurozone manufacturing powers into 2018
The eurozone’s booming manufacturing sector made a strong start to 2018, as it maintained the record performance seen throughout 2017.
UK manufacturing growth weakens for second month
UK manufacturing growth slowed at the beginning of 2018 because of weaker domestic demand, though the strong global economy continued to support the sector.