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Stock markets in Ireland and the UK are expected to jump this morning on the first day of trading since the Christmas Eve post-Brexit trade deal was secured.

They will also get a boost after US President Donald Trump finally signed off on a $2.3tn (€1.88tn) pandemic aid and spending package.

Germany’s DAX hit a record high in early trading yesterday, spurred by optimism over the trade deal, while other bourses including those in Spain, Italy, France all showed gains.

A number of Irish-listed companies including Irish Ferries owner Irish Continental Group (see shipping container division story), CRH, Smurfit Kappa, DCC, UDG Healthcare and Kingspan will be among those likely to get a lift this morning.

Dublin and London markets were among the only ones closed in Europe yesterday.

For more regards impact of Brexit and US markets, Independent.ie reports here. 

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SailGP unites world-class athletic talent and cutting-edge technology. Eight teams representing Australia, Denmark, France, Great Britain, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United States will contest eight events held in as many countries over an 11-month period. Following the season opener in Bermuda, the championship visits renowned sailing locations in Italy, the United Kingdom, Denmark, France, Spain and New Zealand. San Francisco, United States, has the honour of closing proceedings with the Grand Final on 26–27 March 2022. Among those vying for the crown is the Great Britain team led by Rolex Testimonee and four-time Rolex World Sailor of the Year, Sir Ben Ainslie, who says: “The sailing world was crying out for the creation of such a concept. SailGP is a major milestone in the evolution of yachting, but it also represents continuity. The combination of state-of-the-art technology and sporting prowess is widening the appeal of sailing.