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• Big Picture Market Perspectives: March 9, 2017

  09-03-2017 23:19
  
  With today marking eight years from the bottom in the stock market, let's talk about why it bottomed. And then take look at the run up in stocks since 2008. First, why did stocks (the S&P 500) turn at 666 on March 9th, 2009? Policymakers were scrambling to stop the bleeding in banks, trying to unfreeze global
  
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• AirBnB raises $1bn of investment funding

  09-03-2017 22:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Home rental company AirBnB has raised $1bn in investment funding in a deal that values the firm at $31bn.
  
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• National Insurance rise 'fair', says PM

  09-03-2017 21:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Theresa May defends tax increase for self-employed workers - saying it will make things "fairer".
  
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• Pay boosts for Shell and Rolls-Royce bosses despite profits slide

  09-03-2017 20:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chief executives of the two FTSE 100 firms land pay boosts despite profits falling last year.
  
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• Indonesia's answer to Donald Trump?

  09-03-2017 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Is Hary Tanoesoedibjo Indonesia's answer to Donald Trump?
  
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• All Eye on Initial Claims

  09-03-2017 19:12
  
  Initial Jobless Claims one week after setting a new 44 year low have buoyed back up another 20K claims this past week to 243K from an unrevised 223K claims the prior week This is higher than the 238K expected by analysts and does a bit to smooth out the drastic moves week to week which
  
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• Institute for Fiscal Studies backs National Insurance increase

  09-03-2017 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Institute for Fiscal Studies says more increases in self-employed NI contributions are needed.
  
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• Reality Check: Do 60% benefit from the NI changes?

  09-03-2017 17:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who are the winners and losers from the Budget announcement on National Insurance?
  
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• Hammond: Budget National Insurance rise due to 'new challenges'

  09-03-2017 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chancellor defends Budget measure that breaks manifesto pledge not to raise National Insurance.
  
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• Demand Suggests That Oil's Current Woes Could Be Short-Lived

  09-03-2017 17:20
  
  When OPEC announced at the end of last year that they had come to an agreement to cut production by member countries and a few significant non-members I opined, here and elsewhere, that the effects of that on the price of crude would be less than many believed and probably also shorter in duration.The logic behind
  
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• John Lewis staff bonus cut again

  09-03-2017 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The retailer says it wants to retain more of its profit given an "increasingly uncertain market".
  
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• ECB's Draghi says 'more optimistic' on the outlook for the eurozone

  09-03-2017 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The comments from the European Central Bank head come as interest rates are left on hold.
  
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• The Buford T. Justice Job Market

  09-03-2017 16:15
  
  Never in the history of filmmaking has artistic license paid off so handsomely.Of course, comic legend Jackie Gleason was no schlep in the world of thespians. Odds were high he would deliver a handsome return on stuntman cum director Hal Needham’s investment. And while it’s no secret there would have been no
  
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• Lego misses out on top toy maker slot

  09-03-2017 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Danish firm sees record sales, but cannot dislodge Barbie maker Mattel as the world's biggest toy maker.
  
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• What's the fuss about National Insurance rise?

  09-03-2017 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who is affected by the most controversial measure announced in the Budget?
  
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• Budget tax rise

  09-03-2017 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who is affected by the most controversial measure announced in the Budget?
  
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• Do Central Banks Really Control The Market? History Tells Us No

  09-03-2017 14:25
  
  By Avi Gilburt,  ElliottWaveTrader.net Price Action Over the Past Several Years The market has rallied off the 2009 lows, and most people are convinced that the Fed powered the move.  In fact, most were certain that once QE ended, the market would drop. And, they currently maintain this conviction despite the
  
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• Tesco to pay back thousands of underpaid staff

  09-03-2017 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The supermarket reimburses 140,000 current and former staff who were underpaid due to a payroll error.
  
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• Why The Bull Case For $60 To $80 Oil Is Now Over

  09-03-2017 14:05
  
  Is there still a bull case to made in energy stocks given that domestic oil stock piles continue to rise? This is the main the question on the minds of energy investors. But with multiple data points suggesting lower oil prices in the near term, investors who have placed bets for oil to reach $60 to $80 per barrel in
  
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• Pret A Manger says one in 50 applicants is British

  09-03-2017 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The sandwich chain suggests it will struggle post-Brexit as so few British people apply to work there.
  
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• Will Draghi Downplay Growth?

  09-03-2017 13:12
  
  Market Drivers  March 09, 2017Chinese inflation cooler Macron leads in 1st round ECB on tap Nikkei 0.34% Dax -0.24% Oil $49/bbl Gold $1204/oz.Europe and Asia:CNY CPI 0.8% vs. 1.7%North America:ECB Rate Decision 07:45 ECB Presser 08:30 USD Weekly Jobless 08:30 CAD Capacity Utilization 08:30It been a quiet
  
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• Pre-ECB Squaring Lifts Euro In A Strong USD Context

  09-03-2017 13:08
  
  The euro tested the lower of its range near $1.05 in Asia before short covering in Europe lifted back toward yesterday's highs near $1.0575.   However, buoyed by the upside surprise in the ADP estimate of private sector jobs growth, the dollar is firmer against most other currencies today.  The US 10-year yield is
  
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• Budget 2017: Squeeze on family finances 'extended until 2020s'

  09-03-2017 09:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spending cuts and lost pay growth mean the poorest households will be worst hit, a think tank says.
  
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• Co-op Bank reports loss as suitors circle

  09-03-2017 09:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Another loss for the Co-op Bank but it is "pleased" with the interest from potential bidders.
  
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• Morrisons profit rises as recovery continues

  09-03-2017 09:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The country's fourth-biggest supermarket hails a year of recovery as its sales and profits rise.
  
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• From V-necks to handcuffs

  09-03-2017 06:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The heir to the South Korean company faces years in jail if convicted of a string of charges.
  
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• Paycom Software's Incredible Performance in 4 Charts

  09-03-2017 05:12
  
  Paycom Software NYSE PAYC the provider of workforce management and payroll software reported its fourth quarter and full year 2016 earnings in February Investors found plenty to celebrate including yearly top line gains of 47 and net income growth of 109 sending Paycom s
  
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• Forget Whole Foods Market: Here Are 2 Better Stocks

  09-03-2017 04:13
  
  I love Whole Foods Market NASDAQ WFM but as other grocery stores expand their selections of organic items Whole Foods growth potential has quickly diminished If you re looking for a healthy substitute for Whole Foods stock consider Panera Bread NASDAQ PNRA
  
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• 6 Things You Didn't Know About GoPro, Inc.

  09-03-2017 04:12
  
  Investors might be familiar with the rise and fall of GoPro NASDAQ GPRO which both occurred in less than three years The company went public in June 2014 at 24 surged to nearly 90 then plunged into the single digits as competitors flooded the market and its sales
  
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• 3 Reasons Under Armour Stock Could Fall

  09-03-2017 04:12
  
  Image source Under Armour Under Armour NYSE UAA NYSE UA shares have lost roughly half their value over the past six months and the company s recently released earnings report and guidance for fiscal 2017 prompted the market to sour further on the company Even
  
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• Why Macy's Inc Stock Rose 12% Last Month

  09-03-2017 03:15
  
  What happened Department store staple Macy s NYSE M has been struggling lately but gained back some of its recent losses after the company received a potential buyout offer from Hudson s Bay the parent of Lord amp Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue Macy s finished February
  
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• Why Yelp Inc. Stock Fell 19.3% in February

  09-03-2017 03:14
  
  What happened Shares of Yelp Inc NYSE YELP 160 declined 19 3 in February 160 according to data from S amp P Global Market Intelligence after the local business review specialist followed a strong quarterly report with tepid guidance So what More
  
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• Why Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. Stock Fell 29.7% in February

  09-03-2017 03:14
  
  What happened Shares of Synchronoss Technologies Inc NASDAQ SNCR fell 29 7 in the month of February 160 according to data provided by S amp P Global Market Intelligence after the 160 managed mobility solutions company released disappointing fourth quarter 2016
  
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• Why Himax Technologies Skyrocketed 28% in February

  09-03-2017 03:14
  
  What happened Last month shares of Himax Technologies NASDAQ HIMX 160 popped 28 according to data provided by S amp P Global Market Intelligence The company reported year over year revenue growth of 14 3 in the 160 fourth quarter of 2016 and 16 1 growth for the
  
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• Why FireEye, Inc. Stock Dropped 16.9% in February

  09-03-2017 03:14
  
  What happened Shares of FireEye Inc NASDAQ FEYE declined 16 9 in the month of February 160 according to data provided by S amp P Global Market Intelligence after the cyber security specialist announced mixed quarterly results management turnover and
  
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• Why Cirrus Logic, Inc. Fell 10% in February

  09-03-2017 03:14
  
  What happened Shares of Cirrus Logic NASDAQ CRUS fell 10 3 in February 2017 according to data from S amp P Global Market Intelligence So what Cirrus reported third quarter earnings on the first day of February easily beating analyst forecasts on both the top
  
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• Costco Stock Is Still Too Pricey to Buy

  09-03-2017 03:14
  
  Shares of Costco Wholesale NASDAQ COST have dipped more than 6 since reaching a new all time high last week A big earnings miss last Thursday caused Costco stock s recent decline In the wake of Costco s disappointing second quarter earnings report several Wall Street
  
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• Why Gogo Inc. Stock Popped 15.8% in February

  09-03-2017 03:13
  
  What happened Shares of Gogo Inc NASDAQ GOGO rose 15 8 in the month of February 160 according to data provided by S amp P Global Market Intelligence after the in flight connectivity and entertainment specialist delivered strong fourth quarter 2016 results So
  
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• 21st Century Fox rejects Sky takeover bid concerns

  09-03-2017 02:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  21st Century Fox defends its bid for TV firm Sky, despite claims it threatens media plurality and broadcasting standards.
  
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• Why Ubiquiti Networks Inc. Stock Stumbled 21.3% in February

  09-03-2017 02:13
  
  What happened Shares of Ubiquiti Networks Inc NASDAQ UBNT declined 21 3 in the month of February 160 according to data provided by S amp P Global Market Intelligence after the network communications platform specialist announced disappointing fiscal Q2 2017
  
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• Why It's So Important for Tesla to Shift to Solar Sales as Quickly as Possible

  09-03-2017 02:13
  
  One of the most prominent criticisms of SolarCity prior to being acquired by Tesla NASDAQ TSLA was that the solar installer had a cash flow problem This situation was created by the fact that SolarCity rose to become the No 1 installer largely through its leasing model
  
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• Qualcomm, Inc. Data-Center Chips Get Microsoft Corporation’s Blessing

  09-03-2017 02:13
  
  Qualcomm NASDAQ QCOM is well known for its cellular modems and mobile applications processors Sales of such products make up the overwhelming majority of its semiconductor revenues Although these businesses have been good to the chipmaker the company is looking to bring
  
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• Horses for courses

  09-03-2017 01:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A look at the rise in the number of specialist MBA business courses, with qualifications now available in everything from horse racing to football.
  
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• Benefit claimants 'missing out' on private rentals

  09-03-2017 01:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Landlords are choosing to let their properties to better-off tenants, surveyors say.
  
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• Budget 2017: Asset sales to thank for UK's figures?

  09-03-2017 00:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chief Secretary to the Treasury David Gauke says the government "has a good story to tell".
  
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• Fearless Girl statue faces Wall Street bull

  09-03-2017 00:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The sculpture is standing in front of the famous charging bull in New York's financial district.
  
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