Japan Stock Futures Drop on Stronger Yen, Slowing U.S. Economy
Feb. 29 (Bloomberg) — Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average futures dropped in Chicago after the yen strengthened against the dollar and the U.S. economy grew slower than expected last quarter.
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So enjoy the low, low prices while you can. Consolidation will mean less competition, which could mean less need for discounting. "What you have seen over the past year or so is a mini-price war break out," said Timothy Carpenter, senior analyst at Watchfire Gomez/Pro, which tracks online trading.
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Big banks taking on TSX with alternative stock trading system
TORONTO (CP) - Canada's major banks plan to create an alternative stock trading system that would rival the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:X).
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Stocks rise after factory orders report
Stocks rose Thursday after a report of an increase in new jobs during December eased some concerns about the economy a day before the Labor Department's key reading on employment.
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