News roundup: the top stories at midday

**Top Irish and international business news at midday:**

**Bankia shares** plunge as Spanish bond yields soar.

**April retail sales** fall by 2.7% year-on-year.

**European stocks** rise on Greek opinion polls.

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**Bloxham** told by Central Bank to cease regulated activity.

**Bloxham** says client funds safe, not affected.

**Irish Stock Exchange** suspends Bloxham.

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**Amazon** to create 100 technology jobs in Dublin.

**MSD** to create 20 jobs in €7 million Carlow investment.

**Startup firm ...