Ukrainian Globalist

Manufacturer of medical equipment Medtronic recorded for the first quarter to end June 30 an increase in net profits from $ 445 million, or 40 cents per share, previous year, to $ 830 million, or 76 cents per share.

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Shares in British banks were down on the FTSE 100 in morning trading as investors continued to fret about the prospects of economic recovery. Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc shares continued to decline sharply to 44.81 points, losing -0.89 (-1.95%) in the early trading session. The other British banks fall even lower.

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Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON: RBS) shares continued to decline to 44.81 points, losing -0.89 (-1.95%) in the early trading session. Other British banks fall even lower. Anyway, Bulls still hope for better…

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General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) starts trading in the green zone, rising to 15.62 by +0.04 (0.26%). Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSCO) shares go up to 22.41 points, gaining +0.36 (1.63%).

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Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LON: LLOY) rises to 70.07 points, gaining +0.66 (0.95%) at the beginning of the UK stock market trading today. Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) shares rose in price up to 320.15 points, increased by 0.58%.

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Aviva plc (LON: AV) has completed trades around 377.90, losing -9.50 (-2.45%). RSA Insurance Group plc (LON: RSA) shares have dropped to 124.50 points, down -2.28%.

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France is in disarray. According to opinion polls, the popularity of French President – Nicolas Sarkozy, for many decades, didn’t not fell so low. Recently resigned two ministers and parliamentary passions abound with light hand media – series of scandals added to the charges a suspect in the corruption minister of abuse of office in obtaining funds for Sarkozy’s presidential campaign.

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RSA Insurance Group plc (LON: RSA) is trying to conclude a bargain with Aviva plc (LON: AV). RSA Insurance Group plc (LON: RSA) shares drop to 127.20 points, losing -1.30 (-1.01%) in the last minute.

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Barclays PLC (LON: BARC) is the banking sector leader in the UK stock market trading. Barclays (LON: BARC) shares came close to 313.50 points, gaining +3.95 (1.28%).

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FTSE 100 index began trading in the green zone, but could not resist … FTSE 100 went up to 5,244.84 points after losing -21.22 (-0.40%) over the last 20 minutes. Investors reduce trade volumes.

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