European shares post strong gains for Wednesday

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Source: Marketwatch
European equity markets pared sharp gains on Wednesday as the bookings for US durable goods declined more than expected. Nevertheless markets closed on strongly positive note. Stoxx Europe 600 gained 1.0% while German DAX rallied 1.7%. British FTSE 100 experienced modest gains and added 0.2% while French CAC jumped 2.0%.
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Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:06:32 GMT

US stocks climb on Apple results

US stock indices rallied on Wednesday as investors incorporated into results the news from Apple Inc. The company reported a 94% gain in first quarter profit on Tuesday after the session. S&P 500 index jumped 1.36% or 18.72 points to 1,390.69 whereas Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced  0.7% or 89.16 points and closed at 13,090.72. Nasdaq Composite rallied 2.3% or 68.03 points and finished at 3,029.63.

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New Zealand central bank keeps interest rates unchanged

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand maintained steady its benchmark interest rate, leaving it at record low of 2.5%, citing mild inflation. Central Bank also pointed out that appreciating currency may prevent a surge in borrowing costs. According to investors speculations the RBNZ will not raise interest rates until 2013 because yearly inflation is below nation's average target. 

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