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Would 2011 be Year of Come-Back for AOL?

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Internet company AOL, Inc. (AOL) reported better-than-expected fourth quarter results on the top-line, with in-line earnings. Management believes that 2011 is the come back year for AOL. Jefferies & Co. reduced its price target on shares of AOL to $26 from $27, while maintaining its hold rating.
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US private sector employment continues to improve

Employment in the US private sector rose more than expected in January, posting a gain for the fourth consecutive month. Private sector employment increased by 187,000 from December to January, ADP Employment Report said on Wednesday.
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Gold dips on data, earnings

Gold prices eased a touch in Europe on Wednesday after well received U.S. economic data and a spate of upbeat corporate earnings deflected interest away from bullion on to higher-risk, higher-yielding assets.
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Impact of Egypt, Tunisia Unrest on Fertilizers

Credit Suisse said the civil unrest in Egypt and Tunisia could have positive implications on nitrogen and phosphate prices, as Egypt is a key supplier of urea while Tunisia is a major supplier of phosphate rock and fertilizer products.

US weekly mortgage demand rose sharply last week

The U.S. home loan demand rose sharply in the week ended Jan. 28, even as the mortgage rates continue to rise from their lowest levels, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) said on Wednesday.
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China may hike interest rate within a month: report

China is expected to see another interest rate hike within a month as the government intensifies its efforts to control the rising inflation, The New York Times reported on Wednesday citing a forecast of economists and bankers.
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US futures point to mixed open

Futures on major U.S. indices point to a mixed opening on Wednesday, after Dow and S&P finished at two year highs in the previous session.
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Analysis: China sets sights on soybean imports

China may speed up its soybean imports after the Lunar New Year and slow its vegetable oil buys as floods cut off palm oil supply in Malaysia and if port strikes further stall Argentine soyoil exports.
Broadcom CEO Scott McGregor stands in front of the company's logo in Taipei

Broadcom Earnings A Mixed Bag

Company announces a quarterly cash dividend increase while saying its revenue will sink in the first quarter of 2011.
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When and How Gold Will Begin its Bubble

The bull market in Gold is in its 12th year (globally it began in 1999) but has yet to exhibit any bubble-like conditions. Institutional accumulation began in 2009 (e.g. Paulson, Einhorn) and we know that phase lasts at least a few years before a bull market gives birth to a bubble.
A battery engineer checks a Chevrolet Volt battery at the General Motors Global Battery Systems Lab in Warren, Michigan

Manufacturing powers ahead in January

The U.S. manufacturing sector grew at its fastest pace in nearly seven years in January, and prices paid jumped more than expected in the latest sign the economic recovery is gaining traction.

US stocks extend gains after ISM data

US stocks extend gains in early trade on Tuesday after a report showed that manufacturing activity rose at a faster pace than expected in January.

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