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* U.S. shares higher on year-end buying* ECB QE hopes, Greek political relief boost European shares* Gilead weighs on S&P, Nasdaq 100* Oil prices resume declines(Adds close of European stock markets, investor quote, updates prices)By Sam ForgioneNEW YORK, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Equity markets worldwide edged higher on Monday after rising expectations for more European stimulus supported shares in the

Alstom agree to pay $772m in criminal penalties to settle charges with the US Department of Justice.

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Global M&A volumes rise by almost half to top $3.3tn in 2014

The FTSE 100 rises as energy shares are boosted by rising oil prices and comments from the Saudi petroleum minister.