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Stock index futures signal bounce; TI eyed

Stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.37 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.35 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.48 percent at 4:35 a.m. EDT.
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Shares fall on European political uncertainty

Asian shares fell and the euro was under pressure on Tuesday as political uncertainty and slumping business in Europe raised fears the euro zone could struggle to push through austerity measures and may stay in recession longer.
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Shares inch higher, capped by European political uncertainty

Asian shares inched up on Tuesday but gains were limited as political uncertainty and disappointing data in Europe raised fears the euro zone could struggle to push through austerity measures and may stay in recession until late in the year.
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12th U.S. Serviceman Linked To Colombia Prostitute Scandal

A 12th U.S. military service member was linked to a prostitution scandal in Colombia Monday and the Pentagon suspended the security clearance of personnel implicated in the events ahead of President Barack Obama's visit earlier this month.
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Asian Shares Drop On Europe Jitters

Asian shares fell Tuesday as political uncertainty and disappointing data in Europe raised fears the euro zone could struggle to push through austerity measures and may stay in recession until late in the year.
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Netflix spooks Street with sputtering user growth

Video rental company Netflix Inc projected slower subscriber growth this quarter for its key U.S. video-streaming service, disappointing investors and sending its shares down 17 percent after hours.
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Europe, Wal-Mart knock Wall Street lower

Stocks fell on Monday as political turmoil in Europe cast doubts on the euro zone's ability to push through measures to end its debt crisis and as Wal-Mart sank following a report it stymied a bribery probe.
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Mexico’s Grupo Elektra Closes $780M Deal For US Payday Lender

Mexico’s specialty retailer and financial services provider Grupo Elektra SA (BMV: ELEKTRA) announced Monday it has completed the $780-million acquisition of Spartanburg, S.C.-based payday lender Advance America, Cash Advance Centers, Inc. (NYSE: AEA).
High-Speed Train

Ferrari's Montezemolo Launches High-Speed Train

As Europe's first privately owned high-speed train hit 300 kph just outside Naples, Ferrari chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo smiled at the suggestion that he was addicted to risk and velocity.
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FOMC Preview: Policy To Stay Put At April Meeting

Federal Reserve officials are expected to be in wait-and-see mode on extra stimulus at the April Federal Open Market Committee meeting this week, as little has changed since the March meeting to warrant policy changes, economists say.
Make Your Movie

World Book Day Pick: Make Your Movie Author Barbara Freedman Doyle Talks Filmmaking

A new film bible has just been released that delves into the essentials of filmmaking. Make Your Movie: What You Need to Know About the Business and Politics of Filmmaking offers indispensable guidance when it comes to developing your own creative ventures. The information contained perfectly complements what film schools cover.

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