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On Wednesday we got the monthly release of jobs data from Challenger and ADP. Both show a slowing of job losses, but unfortunately still no signs of job gains. These reports often foreshadow what to expect with the official monthly tally from the government known as the Employment Situation report due out on Friday. Investors took the information in stride with a breakeven finish for the markets. However, at some point we need to see actual job growth to feel confident in the strength of this economic rebound. That still seems a ways off.

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Today's Top Stories: Thursday- December 03, 2009

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• Aggressive Growth - Micrus Endovascular Corp. (MEND) reported second-quarter results for fiscal 2010 that included net income of $3.6 million, compared to a $2.7 million loss last year. Earnings came in at 22 cents, more than triple the 6 cents that analysts were anticipating. Read More...
   
• Growth & Income - T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW) is outperforming the market on a rising Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company recently announced that it will buy a stake in Indian asset manager and mutual fund company UTI Asset Management. Read More...
   
• Momentum - 3D Systems Corp. (TDSC) surprised analysts by reporting a 4 cent profit per share, rather than the 3 cent loss that was expected. This ended a 2 quarter streak of misses for the company. The full-year Zacks Consensus Estimate for this year jumped 14 cents, to a loss of 6 cents. Read More...
   
• Value - Ingram Micro Inc. (IM) with a third quarter beat, covering analysts raised fourth quarter and full year estimates. In the last 60 days, the fourth quarter Zacks Consensus Estimate rose 7 cents to 50 cents. The 2009 Zacks Consensus Estimate rose 14% to $1.22 from $1.07 per share in the last 2 months. Read More...
   

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• Bull Of The Day: Amazon.com (AMZN)
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• Wachovia Converts to Wells Fargo (WFC)
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