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Winning the consumer market with outstanding sales stunts

For every business, whose primary objective is to produce a large range of products or provide a variety of services to customers, sales are the primary aspect.

United Kingdom

British pound hits post-Brexit referendum high

The pound sterling has reached its highest level compared to the dollar since the June 2016 vote

Russia

Market analysts assess impact of Russia sanctions

New round of sanctions by the US targets top businessmen close to the Kremlin

Economy

Asian markets sigh with relief over ease in nuclear tensions

A thaw in relations between North Korea and the US has pleased investors as most Asian markets close with a lift.

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Wall Street recovers after two days of heavy losses

The U.S. stock market plunge sent shudders across global financial markets.

Economy

Investors get slice of Apple's pie

Apple Inc. reveals they're looking to reduce cash reserves to net zero

Economy

Cryptocurrency mania: and now, the bitcoin futures

Investors can now bet on the rise or fall of the cryptocurrency using bitcoin futures, which have started trading on a major regulated exchange.

Economy

Pound jumps on Brexit breakthrough

There was a sigh of relief across financial markets after the UK and the EU agreed to start talks on post-Brexit trade and a transition period.

Economy

Bitcoin soars to record high

Virtual currency Bitcoin has soared to a new record high, more than doubling in value since the beginning of October.

Economy

German stocks edgy but not spooked by political crisis

Confidence about the outlook for the global economy and the euro zone has apparently helped investors brush off worries about the risk of new elections.

Economy

Bitcoin rockets above 6000 euros for the first time

The value of Bitcoin has increased more than tenfold over the past year

Economy

Markets hopeful of Spanish-Catalan dialogue

Markets show hope for resolve in Spain over Catalan independence

Economy

Euro slips after German election results

Economy

Euro rises above $1.20 for first time in over two years

Maybe it's time to schedule that shopping trip to New York: the single currency has hit its strongest level against the dollar in over two years.

Economy

Greece returns to the bond markets

United Kingdom

Sterling falls as markets react to UK election result

Economy

Amazon shares pass $1,000 for first time

Markets

Brazilian shares tumble on fears president could be ousted

Brazil's Bovespa index fell 10 percent on a report President Michel Temer condoned an attempt to silence a potential witness in a corruption probe.

Markets

Trump worries pull down financial markets

Worries about political turmoil in the United States led investors to sell shares on Wednesday. The dollar also lost value against other currencies.

Economy

Oil prices jump as biggest producers plan to extend output cuts

Saudi Arabia and Russia have agreed to pump less through until March 2018 to further cut the huge amount of oil in storage around the world.