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US consumer confidence little changed in April, price expectations tick up, University of Michigan says
Consumer confidence in the U. S. was little changed at the start of April.
US import price index edges past forecasts in March
The cost in the U. S. of goods purchased overseas rose by a tad more than expected last month.
JPMorgan Chase Q1 profits jump
JPMorgan Chase reported a 6% jump in first-quarter profit on Friday as net interest income rose.
Wells Fargo tops earnings forecast despite fall in net interest income
Wells Fargo surpassed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter earnings, it reported on Friday, despite a decrease in net interest income.
UAE’s ADNOC said to have recently considered BP takeover
The United Arab Emirates' state-owned oil company recently considered buying BP but the deliberations did not progress beyond preliminary discussions, according to a report.
UK GDP grows 0.1% in February
The UK economy grew a touch in February, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.