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Tech stocks drive Wall Street rally as London’s major markets slide back into red

Scottish-born businessman had long career in Irish finance

Germany avoids technical recession but grew just 0.1% in the third quarter

Programme aimed at future-proofing airport will include upgrades of existing facilities

By Thanksgiving evening, US shoppers had splurged more than $1.52bn online

Price not disclosed but analysts believe it could be worth more than £100m

Recovery for Aryzta boosts Ireland’s benchmark index to close up 1.59%

Euro slips after Reuters report on wariness of European Central Bank policymakers

Jobs figures have been positive but uncertainty hangs over Bombardier

Financial details not released but price tag has been estimated at €117 million

Wireless Group soars after Newscorp acquisition while Dalata and ICG both fall

Other bidders include Eir and Siro, a joint venture between ESB and Vodafone

Owner of Agent Provocateur and retailer Action says its net asset value rose 14%