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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 20, 2009]]>
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	A lack of conviction on part of the market to push beyond the current rally has been a dampener and concerns of an asset bubble build-up due to accommodative monetary policies have diminished risk appetites.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:01 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 19, 2009]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27452</link>
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	Technology shares were under pressure after Autodesk Inc. and Salesforce.com gave grim forecasts and BMO Capital Markets noted Research in Motion, the maker of Blackberry phones, faces increased pressure as consumers opt for cheaper phones. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:02 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 18, 2009]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27407</link>
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	The US dollar gained against a basket of currencies yesterday in a delayed reaction to Fed Chairman Bernanke's remarks that the Fed is &quot;attentive to implications of changes in the value of the dollar,&quot; as well as indications the Fed may be inching toward more restrictive policy measures as financial markets show signs of improvement. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:03 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 17, 2009]]>
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	U.S. stocks surged to their 13-month highs Monday as a weaker dollar and a rebound in U.S. retail sales reinforced hopes that an economic recovery is indeed underway.  Stocks also got a boost after Fed chairman Ben Bernanke reiterated Fed’s intention to keep interest rates low for an extended period. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:04 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 16, 2009]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27319</link>
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	The greenback's weakened status remains a foreign policy issue of contention, and is likely to weigh on President Obama’s tone in China.  Meanwhile, brushing aside concerns of potential asset bubbles in China, the Chairman of the China Banking Regulatory Commission, instead, cautioned the weak dollar &quot;is boosting speculative investment in stock and property markets. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:05 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 13, 2009]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27265</link>
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	The US Treasury said budget deficit widened to $176.4 billion in October, the largest October shortfall on record and the fifth largest monthly deficit ever.  Economists had expected a $150 billion shortfall.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:06 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 12, 2009]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27214</link>
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	Today's retailers' results will be an indication of consumers' appetites for goods.  Although the third quarter is seasonally slow, the current quarter numbers will be closely watched as the holiday season approaches. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:07 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 11, 2009]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27151</link>
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	A day after the triple-digit rally, Wall Street paused for a breather as investors decided to book profits on a light trading day.  The markets opened lower and then swung between gains and losses amid prevailing caution after a series of disappointing results. ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:08 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 10, 2009]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27097</link>
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	U.S. stocks surged Monday, with the Dow Jones industrial average storming to its highest level in more than 13 months as finance ministers from the Group of 20 industrialized nations pledged to continue economic stimulus measures to help the global economy.]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:09 GMT</pubDate>
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	<![CDATA[Stock Market News for November 9, 2009]]>
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				<link>http://www.zacks.com/blog/post_detail.html?t=27045</link>
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	This morning’s futures suggest stocks are likely to open with gains of at least 1%.  The healthcare package passed the House by the narrowest of margins, with much wrangling still expected before any decision is reached within the Senate.  ]]>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:43:10 GMT</pubDate>
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