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London midday: Stocks main gains ahead of Easter break

London stocks were still firmer by midday on Thursday as investors shrugged off data confirming the UK fell into recession in the second half of last year. ....

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Easter weather: Snow to fall near Queenstown, 6m swells, heavy rain for North Island

A polar jet stream laden with icy air from the South Pole is set to bring snow to Queenstown ’s hills from midday, while rain is expected to lash eastern. ....

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Kerikeri crash closes State Highway 10

Motorists are being told to avoid a stretch of State Highway 10 in Northland after two vehicles crashed shortly after midday. Emergency services are at the. ....

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London midday: Stocks flatten out but StanChart powers ahead on buyback

London stocks had pared earlier gains to trade flat by midday on Friday, but Standard Chartered powered ahead as it unveiled a $1bn share buyback. ....

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London midday: FTSE edges up as Rolls-Royce rallies; PMI in focus

London stocks had edged higher by midday on Thursday as investors cheered solid results from US AI chipmaker Nvidia overnight and strong numbers from engine maker Rolls-Royce. ....

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