US stocks scored solid gains to finish last week, with the market getting a jolt from Microsoft's announcement that chief executive Steve Ballmer will retire within the next 12 months.
26/08/2013 - 06:54
US stocks climb, Microsoft soars
26/08/2013 - 06:54
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