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Stocks struggle amid Greek deal caution (Wed, 22 Feb 2012)
Risk appetite blunted by lacklustre economic activity data from the eurozone and China, and doubts over Athens’ ability to enact reforms
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Profumo in frame at Monte dei Paschi (Wed, 22 Feb 2012)
Alessandro Profumo, former chief executive of UniCredit and one of Italy’s most high-profile bankers, is frontrunner to take over as chairman of the bank
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PMI data show eurozone closer to recession (Wed, 22 Feb 2012)
The unexpected weakness of the purchasing managers’ indices highlights the 17-nation bloc’s fragility in the wake of its debt crisis
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Peugeot and GM gear up for Europe alliance (Wed, 22 Feb 2012)
The carmakers are in advanced talks about an alliance that would see them join forces to build cars and components on the continent
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White House plans corporate tax cuts (Wed, 22 Feb 2012)
The Obama administration will announce its long-awaited proposal for corporate tax reform, proposing to cut the present 35 per cent rate
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Schneider Electric in downbeat forecast (Wed, 22 Feb 2012)
European manufacturer warns of stalled sales this year amid the eurozone crisis as it reveals plans to cut costs by up to €1.1bn by 2014
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