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European stocks up slightly ahead of Bernanke

Aug. 21, 2009
European stock markets rose modestly Friday following a mixed performance in Asia as investors awaited key comments from U.S. Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke. The FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was up 20.69 points, or 0.4 percent, at 4,777.55,...
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa