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The latest business and finance news from around the world from the BBC

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The battle for US Steel

The battle for US Steel

US Steel is in the middle of a bidding war. Esmark, a privately held company, made an offer to buy the company for 7.8 B... Read more

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China’s property giant shares plunge to a record low

China’s property giant shares plunge to a record low

China's property developer giant, Country Garden, has seen its share price plunge to a record low today after it suspend... Read more

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