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China economy hopes boost global equities [Video]

Chinese stocks surged and major European indices mostly rallied Thursday as China signalled further stimulus measures aimed at lifting the world’s second-biggest economy out of the doldrums. Hong Kong closed up 4.2 percent and Shanghai finished with a gain of 3.6 percent, extending the week’s strong gains as a slew of bold measures from Beijing

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Dutch paint giant Akzonobel slashes 2,000 jobs worldwide [Video]

AkzoNobel, the world’s leading paintmaker and manufacturer of Dulux paint, said Tuesday it was cutting 2,000 jobs globally, more than five percent of its workforce, as it strives to cut costs. Chief Executive Greg Poux-Guillaume said the job losses would allow the Dutch company to “become more agile in volatile markets and offset headwinds such

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Hong Kong, Shanghai rally on China stimulus on mixed day for markets [Video]

Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied Tuesday after China unveiled fresh stimulus measures as the country’s leaders struggle to kickstart growth in the world’s number two economy. After a string of weak data that has fanned worries about the financial health of the country and led to calls for more help to boost growth, the