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United States Market and Economy

February 11th, 2008

Volatile Day For Wheat Futures

After U.S. grain exchanges raise their daily price move limits, the March contract hits record high then plunges to end penny lower for session.

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February 11th, 2008

Falconhead Capital buying Boulder publisher

Falconhead Capital LLC said Monday it intends to buy the Boulder publishing company Inside Communications Inc.

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February 11th, 2008

Dow Jones Industrials Changes Components

For the first time in four years, the Dow Jones industrial average is changing its stocks to beef up its weighting in financials and oil and cut…

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February 11th, 2008

Risk Of Loss Tends To Fade With Time

With the average stock fund down about 9% this year, you might be wondering if you should move your money to a safer area.

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February 11th, 2008

Technology, Energy Stocks Lead Rebound After Early-Day Losses For Broad Market

The market shook off early losses Monday, as techs and energy stocks fueled the major indexes’ rebound.

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February 11th, 2008

February 11, 2008 Stock Market Recap

The market closed higher today but the gains did little to improve the technical picture. I’m seeing offsetting developments in the charts — the indices flashed some stochastic buy signals today but are also showing stalling patterns. The declining volume over the last two sessions confirms the consolidating / stalling price […]

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February 11th, 2008

Peltz makes play for more Wendy’s board seats

Wendy's International Inc.'s lead suitor is seeking to expand the size of the company's board and nominate six directors at its upcoming meeting, a move that could cause the company's chief to lose her seat.

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February 11th, 2008

Arlington Capital Partners sells Secor International to Stantec

Arlington Capital Partners, a local private equity firm, has announced the sale of portfolio company Secor International Inc., an environmental consulting and engineering services firm, to Stantec Inc. for an undisclosed amount. (SXC)

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February 11th, 2008

Investors Slam AIG Over Swaps

The giant insurer may be facing a big writedown after auditors noted shortcomings in the way it values some of its credit derivatives

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February 11th, 2008

Stocks Advance on Deals, Oil

In a volatile session, traders sent the major indexes higher on Monday, buying energy and tech.

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