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Big time losers and the reasons why (NFLX, OSG, PSS)

In this report: Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), Overseas Shipholding Group (NYSE:OSG) and Collective Brands (NYSE:PSS).

Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) shares hit a 20 month low today after the company dropped 4.6 percent following its announcement that it had raised $400 million by issuing debt …

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Lowe’s up despite 44 percent drop in 3Q profits

Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) is trading slightly higher today despite reporting a 44 percent drop in third quarter profits due to charges relating to store closings and discontinued projects.

The company reported earnings of $225 million, or 18 cents per share for …

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Before the close: Barnes & Noble, Heckmann and ATP Oil & Gas

In this Article: Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS), Heckmann Corp. (NYSE:HEK) and ATP Oil & Gas (NASDAQ:ATPG).

Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) is trading over 8.1 percent today today after concerns were raised that Apple could face production cuts for its iPhone …

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UBS to cut 3,500 jobs

UBS AG, Switzerland’s financial heavyweight, announced on tuesday that it will cut 3,500 jobs worldwide as part of a saving scheme that will reduce the company’s costs by $2.5 million annually by the end of 2013. The cuts are to …

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Sears Holdings struggles with economy and rising costs in 2Q

Sears Holdings Corp. said that the money it lost from marked down items as it try’s to clear its shelves for fall merchandise lead the company to report a loss in the second quarter.

The owner of Sears and Kmart …

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Job report eases fear of recession

Some relief for concerns related to the economic recovery finally came on friday after the Labor Department reported that hiring picked up in July and that the unemployment rate dropped to 9.1 percent.

According to the report employers added 117,000 …

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