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Trader likens Japan stimulus to Bear Stearns event

The Bank of Japan announces additional monetary stimulus, but Brian Kelly has serious misgivings.

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US shares close at record levels

The Dow and S&P 500 close at record levels, helped by a surprise move by the Bank of Japan to boost its stimulus measures.

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Investigation begins into fatal Virgin Galactic crash

A California Highway Patrol spokesperson told CNBC that there was one person killed and a second injured in the accident.

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Pro to markets: The worst may be yet to come

U.S. stocks surged to record highs Friday. With the recent selloff in the rearview mirror, one pro sees a bigger correction ahead.

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Russia charges man who caused Total CEO death

The snowplow driver that caused the crash that killed the Total oil boss has been charged, the Daily Mail reports.

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FTSE up on bank news and Japan move

The FTSE 100 rises more than 1% as investors breathed a sigh of relief over Bank of England plans for capital reserves and welcomed news of a stimulus boost from the Bank of Japan.

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VIDEO: ‘I don’t know what my destiny is’

A day in the life of Ismael Diabate, an economic migrant stranded in the Moroccan capital of Rabat.

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VIDEO: Morocco’s offshore oil dispute

US oil company Kosmos Energy is to begin drilling off the coast of Western Sahara – a disputed territory claimed by both the Moroccan government and separatists from the indigenous Saharawi people.

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Banks may be forced to boost reserves

British banks may have to hold more funds to guard against the risk of a future economic downturn, the Bank of England has proposed.

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RBS reserves £400m for currency probe

Royal Bank of Scotland sets aside £400m to cover potential costs from an investigation into possible manipulation of the foreign exchange market.