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• Big Picture Market Perspectives 2/10/17

  10-02-2017 22:30
  
  Stocks finished the week on record highs.  We talked earlier in the week about Trump's meeting with Japan's Prime Minister and his economic and finance advisors.   I suspect that Trump will come away, after a weekend in Palm Beach with Abe, learning that Abenomics is good for the U.S., and good global growth and
  
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• China’s role in global growth

  10-02-2017 21:19
  
  We believe that China is key to the global reflation story playing out for longer Our new China GPS economic indicator helps explain why It s the latest in our suite of GPS indicators intended to give a forward view on growth expectations which tend to drive financial
  
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• Earnings From NVDA And EXPE

  10-02-2017 18:17
  
  All quiet on the U S front Yes there are still a few companies reporting Q4 earnings results before the opening bell today but we are essentially past the heaviest flow for the quarter In fact Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian has recently put out a comprehensive report on Q4
  
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• FTSE 100 rises as China data lifts miners

  10-02-2017 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Strong trade data from China lifts metal prices, pushing up mining shares and boosting the wider market.
  
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• BA cabin crew to stage new four-day strike over pay

  10-02-2017 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Unite union announces more industrial action in a continuing BA pay dispute.
  
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• Convenience store shoplifting 'losses triple'

  10-02-2017 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Association of Convenience Stores estimates losses totalling about £131m in England, Scotland and Wales.
  
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• Zambians not gaining from rising copper prices

  10-02-2017 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The increase in copper prices in Zambia is not yet trickling down to communities.
  
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• British Gas freezing its energy prices until August

  10-02-2017 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The company will maintain gas and electricity tariffs until August while Scottish Power raises prices.
  
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• Is India's Infosys in a Tata-style battle?

  10-02-2017 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The larger question is what all this means for the global perception of Indian companies.
  
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• Mozambique's lucrative ruby mines

  10-02-2017 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Half of the world's rubies are mined in Mozambique but operations are not without their challenges.
  
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• Are We Heading for Another Greek Tragedy?

  10-02-2017 14:40
  
  There is a much talked-about the trend around the world towards nationalism in politics. The Brexit vote in the U.K, the election of Donald Trump in the U.S., and the rise of Marine Le Pen and the National Front in France all point to a rejection of the internationalism that has dominated politics for the last few
  
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• Experts Reveal The Best Investments They Ever Made

  10-02-2017 14:32
  
  GOBankingRates – Compare the Best Interest Rates & Best Bank Rates Today The idea of investing your money — and potentially increasing its value — is an attractive one. However, making smart investments is easier said than done. So, as part of GOBankingRates'2017 Best Money Expert competition , we asked
  
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• Wall Street Pouring Money Back Into Oil And Gas

  10-02-2017 14:25
  
  Despite the near record increase in U.S. oil inventories last week – an increase of 13.8 million barrels – oil prices traded up on February 8 and 9 as traders pinned their hopes on a surprise drawdown in gasoline stocks, which provided some evidence of stronger-than-expected demand.The abnormal crude stock increase
  
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• Plumber wins workers' rights battle against Pimlico Plumbers

  10-02-2017 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The case is the latest to consider the rights of workers and their status with a company that hires them.
  
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• Chaos Theory Applied To Trump Presidency

  10-02-2017 13:56
  
  The New York Timespublished its view :The unanimous verdict: Thus far, the Trump administration is a textbook case of how not to run a complex organization like the executive branch.And they found a few Ph.Ds to backup their statement:“This is so basic, it’s covered in the introduction to the M.B.A.
  
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• Disney to buy most of Euro Disney

  10-02-2017 13:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Disney will increase its stake and plough 1.5bn euros into the Disneyland Paris owner.
  
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• Greece: The Return Of The Repressed

  10-02-2017 13:13
  
  Freud warned that unresolved psychological conflicts might be repressed but they keep returning. So too with Greece debt problems. A new crisis is at hand. Investor nervousness is evident in the surge in the two-year yield this week is up nearly 100 bp. The fact that the 10-year yield is up a more modest 10 bp and
  
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• FX: Chinese and UK Data Beats; Will Canada Follow Suit?

  10-02-2017 13:10
  
  Market Drivers February 10, 2017Chinese Trade Data beats big UK Data all upside Nikkei 2.49% Dax 0.46% Oil $53/bbl Gold $1225/oz.Europe and Asia:CNY Trade 51.35B vs. 47B GBP UK Trade 10B vs. -11.5B GBP UK IP 1.1% vs. 0.2% GBP UK MP 2.1% vs. 0.5%North America:CAD Employment 8:30 USD U of M Final 9:55The
  
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• Pimlico Plumbers boss Charlie Mullins on losing legal case

  10-02-2017 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pimlico Plumbers boss Charlie Mullins says they're very likely to appeal after losing a significant court case.
  
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• 'Gig' economy

  10-02-2017 12:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What is the so-called "gig" economy, a phrase increasingly associated with employment disputes?
  
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• UK manufacturing ended 2016 strongly

  10-02-2017 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manufacturing sector growth was stronger than expected in December, while the trade deficit narrowed.
  
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• Prince's music is coming to streaming services this Sunday

  10-02-2017 10:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After months of rumour, it's been confirmed Prince's music will become available to stream this weekend.
  
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• One-fifth of rail passengers buy wrong tickets from machines

  10-02-2017 10:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The rail regulator says firms should refund people who overpay for tickets from self-service machines.
  
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• French carmaker Renault reports record revenues

  10-02-2017 09:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A revamp of Renault's model range helps the carmaker overtake rival Peugeot Citroen.
  
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• Reckitt Benckiser buys baby formula firm Mead Johnson

  10-02-2017 08:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reckitt Benckiser, which makes Durex and Dettol, says the $16.6bn deal will help it grow in China.
  
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• Taiwan: The place Uber couldn't crack

  10-02-2017 08:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Why has the taxi-booking service stopped its operations on the island, and will it get back on the road?
  
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• The businesswomen in Nigeria making money out of moi moi

  10-02-2017 01:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two businesswomen in Nigeria describe what it's like to run their businesses in a country where 40% of women are entrepreneurs.
  
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• 'A small sacrifice'

  10-02-2017 01:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some company bosses are going to extremes to raise money for charity, but should they do more?
  
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• Should firms do more for charity?

  10-02-2017 01:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Many firms believe in the value of charitable activity, but what's the best way for firms to give back?
  
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• Mood music

  10-02-2017 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How roboticists and programmers are trying to make their creations more empathetic and "human".
  
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• Indian airlines flying high

  10-02-2017 00:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Air passenger traffic in India grew by 23% last year and the country's airlines are having to expand quickly to take advantage of the growth.
  
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• Why don't Japanese drivers buy US cars?

  10-02-2017 00:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US carmakers export hardly any cars to Japan, something that annoys President Trump - but why not?
  
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