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The Week's Big Business Stories

Once you've caught up on last week's business news video, you can get ahead on what's coming up next week with Sky's Week Ahead.

:: Monday, September 8

On Monday, the Halifax house price index releases its figures for August. July's figures revealed that house prices were 1.4% higher than the previous month and 10.2% higher than in July 2013.

Also, Associated British Foods (LSE: ABF.L - news) , the owner of Primark, delivers its trading update. Analysts have predicted the fashion and food retailer will double profits over the next five years.

:: Tuesday, September 9

Apple (NasdaqGS: AAPL - news) is expected to launch new products on Tuesday with reports suggesting it will be the new iPhone 6 and the long-anticipated iWatch smartwatch.

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The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney will address the TUC Annual Congress.

:: Wednesday, September 10

A bevvy of corporate results on Wednesday as Kingfisher (LSE: KGF.L - news) , the owner of B&Q, Manchester United (NYSE: MANU - news) , Thorntons (LSE: THT.L - news) and Barratt Developments (LSE: BDEV.L - news) all expected to deliver full year results.

:: Thursday, September 11

It will be the turn of John Lewis, Morrisons, Next and Home Retail Group to update the market on Thursday. Ian King will be speaking to the chairman of John Lewis on Ian King Live.

:: Friday, September 12

On Friday, the chairman of JD Wetherspoon Tim Martin will be on Sky News. The national pub operator is releasing full year results.

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