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Go-Ahead drops 5% on worries about future bus and rail prospects

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Go-Ahead shares have hit the buffers despite an 11% rise in full year profits, boosted by good performances at both its bus and rail businesses

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Investors switch out of ITV on economic concerns, but US data sees FTSE edge higher

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

ITV‘s recent share price recovery came to a halt on renewed fears about the outlook for advertising spending in the current economic climate

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FTSE falls ahead of US jobs data, as AstraZeneca slumps 3.5% after Crestor trial news

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

As leading shares in London follow Wall Street and Asia lower ahead of the US non-farm payroll figures later, investors are bailing out of the riskier sectors such as mining and banks

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FTSE falls nearly 2.5% on US jobs and Greek worries, while AstraZeneca slides after Crestor trial

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Leading shares fell nearly 2.5%, after poor US jobs figures and renewed worries about Greece prompted investors to bail out of riskier sectors such as mining and banks

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Markets slide as US jobs stagnate

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

• Shares slip on both sides of Atlantic
• George Osborne accused of ‘sitting on hands’
• Obama faces calls to stimulate economy

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Euro crisis: how long can Germany remain the saviour?

Sunday, September 4th, 2011

Greece, Portugal, Ireland… as Angela Merkel faces a rebellion in parliament, Germany is divided over the single currency

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