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U.S. envoy's name blocked in latest run-in with China

China has blocked a microblog search of the name of the U.S. ambassador after he was seen near a pro-democracy gathering, the latest in a series of run-ins between a possible U.S. presidential candidate and the Communist Party.

Japan to curb rare earth dependence on China

The Japanese government and private companies will spend $1.34 billion to curb Japan's dependence on rare-earth imports from China by a third, the Nikkei news report said Friday.
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World Market Overview 25/02/2011

Asian stock markets advanced for the first time in five days on Friday as oil prices fell below $100 a barrel on easing concern about supply disruptions.
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LinkedIn access in China disrupted amid protest calls

LinkedIn access in China disrupted amid protest calls

Access to the professional networking site LinkedIn was disrupted in China on Thursday, following online calls on other sites for gatherings inspired by protests against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East.
Minus a partner, Accel puts energy in China cleantech

Minus a partner, Accel puts energy in China cleantech

Accel Partners is planning to raise $2 billion in new funds and invest more broadly into energy opportunities in China, VentureBeat has learned, even as Peter Wagner, the man who led its cleantech efforts, is leaving the company.
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World Market Overview Feb 25

U.S. stock markets ended mixed in a volatile session on Thursday as oil prices eased and encouraging job data helped the market to stabilize in the final hours.
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Gap beats profit expectations, raises dividend

Gap Inc posted a rise in quarterly profit on Thursday that beat the expectations of analysts and boosted its dividend as the apparel retailer strives to spur sales growth at its main casual chain.
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GM posts profit, shares under pressure

General Motors Co posted fourth-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations, but its shares dipped below its IPO price as investor concerns shifted to the pressure ahead from rising oil prices and other costs.
CNPC, Chevron build capacity in joint China gas project

CNPC, Chevron build capacity in joint China gas project

CNPC and Chevron have started building gas production capacity at the Chuandongbei gas field in southwestern Sichuan province, the top Chinese oil and gas firm said on Thursday, more than three years after they inked a cooperation deal.
LinkedIn site disrupted in protest-wary China

LinkedIn site disrupted in protest-wary China

Access to the networking site LinkedIn was disrupted in China on Thursday, following online calls on other sites for gatherings inspired by protests against authoritarian regimes across the Middle East.
Sun Hung Kai, Guoco said to be tapped for $3 bln fund

Sun Hung Kai, Guoco said to be tapped for $3 bln fund

A Chinese state company has tapped Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd and Guoco Group Ltd as potential investors for a fund that aims to raise up to 20 billion yuan ($3.1 billion) to develop Shanghai's Bund district, a source said on Thursday.
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China's Bank of Shanghai eyes listing in 2011 -paper

The Bank of Shanghai has submitted its listing application to the banking regulator and is targetting an initial public offering (IPO) this year, the Shanghai Securities News reported on Thursday, citing a government official.
China study finds EU subsidized telecom firms: report

China study finds EU subsidized telecom firms: report

A Chinese government study has found the European Union offered large subsidies to telecom firms in what Beijing might deem a violation of World Trade Organization rules, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing a person familiar with the matter.
China sees growth risk, not inflation, in oil surge

China sees growth risk, not inflation, in oil surge

Soaring oil prices will have little impact on Chinese consumer inflation, but will place considerable cost pressure on the country's manufacturers, a government adviser and ministry official said on Thursday.
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Biogen Idec Stock Can Appreciate to Mid $70s: Analyst

Biogen Idec stock price can appreciate to the mid $70s based on five areas of potential upside, according to RBC Capital Markets. The brokerage upgraded its rating on shares of the biotechnology company to outperform from sector perform and increased its price target to $75 from $60.
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Gold steadies, inflation fears offer support

Gold steadied near seven-week highs on Thursday, as investor fears over inflation stemming from the spike in crude oil were partially offset by pockets of profit-taking after the market's 6 percent rise this month.

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