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Oil: 99.540001; -0.25; -0.25%

Gold: 1,721.40; +8.00; +0.47%

10-Year Bond: 2.00; +0.04; +1.94%

EUR/USD: 1.3327; -0.00; -0.05%

S&P; 500: 1,195.18994; +2.64; +0.22%

Nasdaq: 2,515.51; -11.83; -0.47%

Dow: 11,555.63; +32.62; +0.28%

FTSE 100: 5,337.00; +24.24; +0.46%

DAX: 5,799.91; +54.58; +0.95%

CAC 40: 3,026.76; +13.83; +0.46%

Nikkei 225: 8,418.32; -59.50; -0.70%

Hang Seng: 17,965.45; -290.75; -1.59%

Straits Times: 2,689.41; +1.31; +0.05%

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Wall Street up for second day on brighter consumer outlook

The Dow and S&P; 500 advanced for a second day on Tuesday as stronger-than-expected consumer confidence data and hopes for further progress on a solution to Europe's fiscal mess bolstered sentiment. However, ... More »Wall Street up for second day on brighter consumer outlook

FCC to let AT&T; pull merger application Reuters
Communications regulators released a staff report criticizing AT&T; Inc's $39 billion plan to purchase T-Mobile USA, even though they agreed on Tuesday to let the companies withdraw their request for approval. ... More »FCC to let AT&T; pull merger application
Communications regulators released a staff report criticizing AT&T; Inc's $39 billion plan to purchase T-Mobile USA, even though they agreed on Tuesday to let the companies withdraw their request for approval. ...
American Airlines files for bankruptcy Reuters
American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel demand, capping a prolonged descent for what was once the largest U.S. ... More »American Airlines files for bankruptcy
American Airlines filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday to cut labor costs in the face of high fuel prices and dampened travel demand, capping a prolonged descent for what was once the largest U.S. ...

Fed's No. 2 sees room for further monetary easing Reuters
S&P; cuts ratings on big banks after criteria change Reuters
U.S., EU mull free trade talks, sign secure trade pact Reuters
Pfizer aims to keep one-third of Lipitor pie Reuters
Lehman says wins broad support for bankruptcy plan Reuters
Analysis: AMR bankruptcy clouds Boeing jet order Reuters
Societe Generale says TCW Group not for sale Reuters

Breakout »

Cyber Monday Sets New RecordMatt Nesto
By all accounts, the budding annual tradition known as Cyber Monday was a huge success.
American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy: Is Nationalization Next?Jeff Macke
Market Needs a 'Bazooka Solution' From EuropeMatt Nesto

Focus on Lifelong Investing »

Life After Age 90US News
The growth of the 90-and-over population will have an effect on society’s resources, retirement income and health-care costs.
In a Brutal Economy, Boomers Rewrite the Next ChapterForbes
Prepare for the Retirement Tax BiteKiplinger

The Daily Ticker »

Fact or Fiction: Is the Consumer Back?Stacy Curtin
In light of high unemployment and uncertainty over the U.S. and European political system, is consumer strength really as strong as it appears to be?
Wait, How Can American Airlines Go Bankrupt When ‘Corporate Balance Sheets …Henry Blodget
National Budget Crisis Forcing Towns to Make Big CutsMorgan Korn

The Market Mindset »

Is the Time Ripe to Buy Stocks?Zacks
Should you take the plunge, or should you wait for the markets to fall further?
Emerging Market ETFs: What You Need to KnowMoney
National Debt Crisis Must Be Solved in the Open: OpinionCNNMoney.com
Fiscal Union Cannot Save the EuroThe Atlantic

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Commentary & Analysis

Newt Gingrich and the Destruction of Congressional ExpertiseNew York Times
A decline in the ability of Congressional staffs to provide independent research can be traced to Gingrich's tenure as speaker.
Black Friday Boom Masks Retailers’ DesperationDaniel Gross
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Citigroup-SEC Settlement RejectedReuters
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Personal Finance »

A Family’s Billions, Artfully ShelteredNew York Times
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Don't Put Off Your Year-End Tax PlanInvestopedia
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Investing Ideas »

Why Trade Market-Neutral?TheStreet.com
Euro May Have Set Bottom Against DollarDailyFX
6 Dangerous Moves For First Time InvestorsInvestopedia
A New Way to Find the Right ETFUS News
Top 5 Global Mutual FundsZacks

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Market Data

Currencies

Currencies
Name	Price	Change	% Chg
EUR/USD	1.3327	-0.00	-0.05%	EUR/USD
USD/JPY	77.8950	-0.05	-0.06%	USD/JPY
GBP/USD	1.5589	-0.00	-0.14%	GBP/USD

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Commodities

Commodities
Name	Price	Change	% Chg
Gold	1,721.40	+8.00	+0.47%	Gold Dec 11
Silver	31.835	-0.02	-0.06%	Silver Dec 11
Gold/Silver Sector	194.87	+0.00	+0.00%	PHLX Gold/Silver Sector
Copper	3.322	-0.05	-1.60%	Copper Dec 11
Oil	99.540001	-0.25	-0.25%	Crude Oil Jan 12

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Bonds

Bonds
Treasury	Yield (%)	Yield Change
5-Year	0.93	+0.01	Treasury Yield 5 Years
10-Year	2.00	+0.04	CBOE Interest Rate 10-Year T-No
30-Year	2.96	+0.04	Treasury Yield 30 Years

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Most Actives

Most Actives
Name	Price	Change	% Chg
GE	14.92	+0.12	+0.81%	General Electric Company Common
C	25.24	+0.19	+0.76%	Citigroup, Inc. New Common Stoc
AMR	0.26	-1.36	-83.95%	AMR Corporation Common Stock
BAC	5.08	-0.17	-3.24%	Bank of America Corporation Com
GLW	13.19	-1.59	-10.76%	Corning Incorporated Common Sto

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% Gainers

% Gainers
Name	Price	Change	% Chg
LARK	21.48	+5.29	+32.67%	Landmark Bancorp Inc.
INHX	13.70	+2.30	+20.18%	Inhibitex, Inc.
CEDC	4.39	+0.99	+29.12%	Central European Distribution C
DEXO	1.57	+0.54	+52.43%	Dex One Corporation Common Stoc
MAGS	4.43	+1.78	+67.17%	Magal Security Systems Ltd.

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% Losers

% Losers
Name	Price	Change	% Chg
CHC	0.80	-0.60	-42.86%	China Hydroelectric Corporation
AAR	3.97	-4.58	-53.57%	AMR Corporation
AMR	0.26	-1.36	-83.95%	AMR Corporation Common Stock
ABVA	3.62	-1.60	-30.65%	Alliance Bankshares Corporation
CARV	1.4999	-1.30	-46.43%	Carver Bancorp, Inc.

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RATES

Mortgage

Mortgage
Loan Type	Today	Last Week
30 Year Fixed	4.02%	4.01%
15 Year Fixed	3.39%	3.37%
1 Year ARM	2.78%	2.78%
30 Year Fixed Jumbo	4.65%	4.68%
5/1 ARM	2.94%	2.98%
3/1 ARM	2.85%	2.96%

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Home Equity

Home Equity
Loan Type	Today	Last Week
$30K Home Equity Loan	5.97%	5.99%
$50K Home Equity Loan	5.69%	5.70%
$75K Home Equity Loan	5.66%	5.67%
$30K HELOC	4.73%	4.73%
$50K HELOC	4.36%	4.36%
$75K HELOC	4.34%	4.34%

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Savings

Savings
Savings Type	Today	Last Week
6 month CD	0.46%	0.46%
1 year CD	0.73%	0.71%
3 year CD	1.02%	1.02%
MMA	0.52%	0.53%
$10K MMA	0.59%	0.58%
$25K MMA	0.77%	0.77%

Source: Bankrate.com More Rates in Your Area »

Auto

Auto
Auto Type	Today	Last Week
36 Month New Car Loan	4.06%	4.10%
48 Month New Car Loan	4.13%	4.17%
60 Month New Car Loan	4.30%	4.34%
72 Month New Car Loan	3.30%	3.30%
36 Month Used Car Loan	4.47%	4.52%
48 Month Used Car Loan	4.08%	4.08%

Source: Bankrate.com More Rates in Your Area »

Credit Cards

Credit Cards
Card Type	Today	Last Week
Low Interest Credit Cards	10.73%	10.73%
Balance Transfer Credit Cards	12.77%	12.77%
Business Credit Cards	13.13%	13.13%
Student Credit Cards	13.77%	13.77%
Airline Credit Cards	14.44%	14.44%
Reward Credit Cards	14.70%	14.70%
Cash Back Credit Cards	14.70%	14.70%
Instant Approval Credit Cards	15.99%	15.99%
Credit Cards For Bad Credit	24.96%	24.96%

Source: CreditCards.com More Rates in Your Area »

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