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Dow soars 250 points on easing Brexit fears

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Wall Street’s Brexit headache just got a nice dose of relief. Will it last?



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/dow-soars-250-points-on-easing-brexit-fears/40136986

GOP donors rattled by Trump

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Republican donors who are still willing to give to Donald Trump are increasingly uneasy.



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The non-Brits guide to Brexit

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The European Union is arguably the world’s most powerful union. And the Brexit referendum is the biggest decision Brits have faced in a generation. So, you can guess why there’s such wailing and gnashing of teeth about this week’s monumental vote. Bu…



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India's puzzle: How do you replace a 'rock star'...

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India’s government is facing a difficult challenge: How do you explain the premature departure of a “rock star” central banker who played a major role in transforming the country’s economy?



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/indias-puzzle-how-do-you-replace-a-rock-star-central-banker/40133862

British pound surges as Brexit fears fade

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What a difference a day makes. The pound is seeing its biggest gains in months after taking a beating last week.



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India opens its doors to Apple stores

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India has thrown open its doors to investment by foreign companies, a move that should make it easier for brands such as Apple and Ikea to operate in the country.



from http://www.wbaltv.com/money/india-opens-its-doors-to-apple-stores/40134618

8 things you need to know this morning

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Happy Monday, and to the first official day of summer. Expect sunny skies and temperatures in the low 90s. Here are eight things to know. • Maryland is one of at least three states where gun-control advocates recently failed to push through legislation to bar people on terror watch lists from purchasing weapons, but House Speaker Michael E. Busch says reviving that measure and other gun-control bills will be a priority next year. [Washington Post] • Closing arguments are expected this morning…

Free movie tickets to 'The Secret Life of Pets'...

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Get a up to three free child admissions to see “The Secret Life of Pets,” out July 8, with purchase of Motts products.

The offer, valued at $9 each, is good with purchase of any three Motts juices or applesauce products in one transaction. Then text a photo of the receipt to MottsMovieOffer.com…

Innovation Village forges partnership with...

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Innovation Village, an effort to spur economic development in West Baltimore, is partnering with Howard County’s Conscious Venture Lab to help develop fledgling companies and entrepreneurs. Conscious Venture Lab, an early stage accelerator for developing companies and entrepreneurs, is moving to Baltimore to make the partnership — in the works for four months — happen. “We believe that the purpose of business is to serve society and not just shareholders,” said Jeff Cherry, the CEO of Conscious…

Marco's Pizza scouts Baltimore area for locations

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The string of unique or limited pizza restaurants that have opened up in and around Baltimore the past few months are about to get some added competition in the form of Marco’s Pizza. The Ohio-based company announced it is targeting Maryland, specifically in the Baltimore area at first, for the next phase of franchise growth with 30 planned locations by 2017. The chain already has more than 700 stores in 35 states with plans to have 1,000 stores by 2017. The new Maryland locations will go under…