Start off with Visa ( V), which is the beneficiary of a trend away from cash toward debit and credit cards, especially overseas.

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In 1700, Charles II of Spain died and was succeeded by Philip V, marking the start of the War of Spanish Succession.

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The shares may be struggling a bit this morning, but V has been in a solid uptrend since the start of 2011.

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Their first high-profile use was in the MCC v Durham game played in Abu Dhabi at the start of the 2010 county season.

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The six-week tournament will start on 10 April, and will clash with the first England v Sri Lanka Test, which is scheduled for 8 May.

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The rule, implemented by the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) and Royal and Ancient Golf Club (RA), means that from the start of 2010 the U-shaped grooves on wedges will be banned in favor of V-shaped grooves, with the intention of rewarding accurate driving over distance hitting.

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