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Google shares hit record high as it starts streaming music market to take on Spotify

Google's market value rose beyond $300bn last night after its shares closed above $900 for the first time.

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Daft Punk’s new single “Get Lucky” featuring Pharrell Williams has become the most streamed track on Spotify in the UK and US in its first 24 hours of being released.

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