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Viacom tells YouTube to remove content
Google’s strategy for its newly acquired YouTube site was dealt a serious blow when Viacom, the owner of MTV, demanded that all its clips be removed from the user-generated internet company’s site.
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The number of times ‘carry trade’ appeared in news media hit record levels this week. This could be seen as a worrying sign. Increased scrutiny can be enough to dent confidence, irrespective of the fundamentals. Should investors be fearful?