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Euro zone economic sentiment rises to 28-month high (Reuters)

Reuters – Euro zone economic sentiment rose strongly in July, buoyed by figures from Germany that point to a recovery as the currency area overcomes the sovereign debt crisis, but the outlook remains uncertain.

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Wall St futures point to higher open as data eyed (Reuters)

Reuters – Wall St futures pointed to a firmer start for equities, after gains in Europe. The Dow closed lower in the previous session on weak durable goods data and a downbeat assessment of the economy from the Fed’s Beige Book

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Eurozone economic confidence ‘highest in two years’ (AFP)

AFP – Business and consumer confidence in the 16-nation eurozone jumped in July to its highest level in more than two years, driven by regional powerhouse German, the European Union said Thursday.

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Nissan posts $1.22 bln first quarter profit (AFP)

AFP – Japan’s number three automaker Nissan Motor on Thursday announced a soaring quarterly net profit on sales of cars in Asia, stronger auto demand in the United States and cost cuts.

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Shell Q2 net profit up 15 percent (AP)

AP – Royal Dutch Shell, Europe’s largest oil company, reported a 15 percent rise in net profit for the second quarter thanks to higher oil and gas prices and the early completion of a cost-cutting program.

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Greek police tear gas protesting fuel drivers (AP)

AP – Greek police used tear gas Thursday to disperse protesting fuel-truck drivers, whose strike is hurting tourism and industry, after the government issued an emergency order to force them back to work.

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France Telecom first half net profit up 45 pct (AP)

AP – France Telecom SA said Thursday that first half net profit rose 45 percent due to a one-off gain, although revenue and margins were eroded by regulatory costs and competition in the home market in France.

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Sony rebounds to profit in April-June quarter (AP)

AP – Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions.

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North China gas well fire burning for nearly week: Xinhua (Reuters)

Reuters – A natural gas well operated by Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group has been burning for nearly a week since drilling in the well caused gas to leak out and explode, Xinhua reported on Thursday.

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Asian shares edge back towards highs as dollar dips (Reuters)

Reuters – Asian stocks edged back up toward a three-month high and the dollar eased toward three-month lows on Thursday, hit by soft U.S.

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