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US President Barack Obama speaks to the press

Small businesses on front line in Obama's jobs fight

WASHINGTON (AFP) - With unemployment fast becoming one of US President Barack Obama's biggest domestic challenges, focus is shifting from "too-big-to-fail" manufacturing and financial giants ... Read More

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BRITISH AIRWAYS 198.80 12.50 +6.71%
INNOVATION GROUP 12.50 0.75 +6.38%
PHOT-ME INTL 34.50 -3.50 -9.21%
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Q. After two of the World's largest banks declare a return to profit, is it safe to say the banking crisis over?
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