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• Behind the tech drama, a consolidating industry
Battle between H-P and Dell for 3Par shows tech industry in the midst of change.
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• Goldman's hedge fund factory winding down
As Goldman Sachs Group winds down its Principal Strategies group in response to a law that limits banks' abililty to trade with their own money, the firm will be shutting a business that's produced some of the most successful hedge fund managers in the world.
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• After Hours: Men's Wearhouse up, Questcor falls in late trade
Questco shares fall in late trade after regulators again delay a review for the potential new use of one of the company's drugs, while Men's Wearhouse shares rise following the apparel retailer's report of profit and sales gains.
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• Stocks to Watch: Stocks in focus: National Semi, Smith & Wesson
Among the companies whose shares are expected to see active trade in Thursday’s session are National Semiconductor, Smith & Wesson Holding Corp., and Piedmont Natural Gas.
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• Latin American Markets: Chile stocks jump; central bank raises growth view
Chilean equities reach a new record closing higher after the country's central bank raises its growth outlook for gross domestic product this year. Also, one analyst sees more pressure ahead for shares of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras.
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• Personal Finance Daily: Condo owners may be ruing their decision to buy
During this economic downturn, as more homeowners fall behind on their dues, some condo associations are struggling to get by. That means they're coming down hard on homeowners -- and not only those who are behind on their payments.
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• Financial Stocks: Financials climb, recouping previous day's losses
The financial sector rebounds to lead U.S. stocks higher as concerns about the European banking sector recede.
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• Obama: U.S. simply can't afford tax cuts for rich
The United States can’t afford extending Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans, the president says, even as he calls for tax breaks for middle-class Americans.
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• More Americans are told to get flu vaccine
Seasonal supplies are available earlier and in greater volumes than ever before — and this year they’re recommended for everyone over 6 months old.
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• Canadian Markets: Canada stocks slide, but loonie firms on rate hike
Canadian stocks close lower, failing to capitalize on a central bank rate hike, as sharp losses by gold producers drag the broader market down.
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