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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Is BlackBerry back? A euro crack?

Jeremy Hobson Mar 28, 2013
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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Is BlackBerry back? A euro crack?

Jeremy Hobson Mar 28, 2013
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BlackBerry posted a surprise profit for the quarter today. The Canadian company’s been struggling to stay relevant in the smartphone market but while the news is hopeful, it’s still too early to declare a turnaround.

President Obama is scheduled to meet with the leaders of four African nations at the White House. On the agenda: Democracy and opportunities to expand trade and investment.

Banks in Cyprus have just re-opened for the first time in two weeks. Although there are tough restrictions on just how much cash customers can withdraw and what they can do with that money once they have it.

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