Beyond this week, IPOs appear to be picking up steam, according to data tracker Dealogic.

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In the U.S., the rally picked up steam thanks to improved economic data before it fizzled.

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The US housing market rebound gained steam in November, new data suggests.

BBC: US housing recovery gains steam

The October-December figures came amid hopes that the US economic recovery is gathering steam, following a string of recent data showing rising home sales and an improving labour market.

BBC: US economy ekes out 0.4% growth in fourth quarter

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Comparing the 1991 data with information gathered for the year 1800, prior to the age of steam and mechanisation in the fishing industry, showed up clear reductions in the numbers of cod, haddock, saithe, cetaceans and seabirds.

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This is more in keeping with other data, such as car sales and GDP, which suggest that the recovery is picking up steam.

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