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# Markets

Stock markets close up on first day of 2012

Will today’s solid performances be a good omen for the rest of the year? Investors will hope so.

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Jan 3rd 2012, 9:37 PM

Voices

Column: It hasn’t been an easy Christmas – but the best traditions remain

TheJournal.ie’s regular columnist Lisa McInerney finds that Christmas 2011 was a muted affair – but there were some traditions that we should be glad we’re rid of.

Jan 2nd 2012, 6:00 PM

# 2012

It’s 2012! Australia and Asia ring in the new year

Asia and Australia rang in the new year today, welcoming 2012 in a riot of colour. Take a look at the latest pictures inside.

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Dec 31st 2011, 8:00 PM

# Predictions

3D printing, the African middle class, and bamboo houses: things to watch in 2011

JWT Intelligence is usually right about these things – so its predictions about the trends of 2011 are worth watching out for.

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Jan 3rd 2011, 1:54 PM