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Oil prices increase on positive U.S. data and Iran concerns

Oil prices rose on Thursday after indications that the U.S. economy is improving despite the debt crisis in Europe. Speculation that tension in the Middle East could lead to a disruption of crucial supply routes has also led to an …

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What’s up Endeavor International, Masco and News Corp.?

In this report: Endeavor International Corp. (NYSE:END), Masco Corp. (NYSE:MAS) and News Corp. (NASDAQ:NWSA).

Endeavor International Corp. (NYSE:END) shares are trading sharply lower today after soaring by more than 11 percent on Wednesday after the company Rodman & Renshaw upgraded …

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At the bell market buzz (SLXP, BZH, BAX)

In this report: Salix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SLXP), Beazer Homes USA (NYSE:BZH) and Baxter International (NYSE:BAX).

Salix Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:SLXP) shares jumped over 9 percent higher today after the company reported positive phase-3 data for its Relistor drug which treats constipation in patients …

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Copper declines as banks drop outlook on global expansion

Copper futures fell almost 2 percent on thursday on fears that the economy was heading towards another recession after the release of weak housing and labor data; Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank also cast doubt on the global economy after …

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July home sales fall by 3.5 percent

According to a report by the National Association of Realtors, the number of people who bought previously owned homes in July dropped for the third time in four months. The report adds to more data pointing to a downturn in …

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Forex review; US dollar down against other major currencies

Forex Review:

The Dollar suffered against a board of other currencies on thursday following data from both the housing market and manufacturing sector that showed the country was recovering at a slower than expected pace

The Euro rose against the …

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