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Banks, defensives push FTSE to close higher
LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Britain's leading equity index closed marginally higher on Friday as positive financial and defensive stocks outpaced weaker commodity shares, which tracked a decline in crude and metals prices. Full Article
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US STOCKS-Bleak payrolls report mauls Wall St; volume thin
* Broad sell-off sinks market; energy, tech, banks wilt Full Article
Europe stocks down for 3rd week, commodities weigh
* FTSEurofirst 300 index down 0.1 pct; falls for 3rd week Full Article
Nikkei sags, retailers battered by Seven & I
TOKYO, July 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average lost 0.6 percent on Friday to end the week down, bruised by U.S. jobs data that dented hopes of economic recovery and dragged down by retailers after Seven & I tumbled on poor results. Oil-linked shares fared badly after oil extended losses towards $66, while drugmaker Eisai Co Ltd fell after a brokerage downgrade. The benchmark Nikkei lost 60.08 points to 9,816.07 points in thin trade and fel Full Article
HK shares end 3 day losing streak; China stocks advance
* HK shares give up 2 percent in holiday-shortened week Full Article
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Commodities
| Commodity | Last | Pct Chg | Trade Date/Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | 65.43 | -1.86% | 3 Jul 18:29 BST |
| Gold | 932.5 | +0.16% | 3 Jul 18:29 BST |
