By Reuters
When commodities brokerage MF Global imploded, the FBI and federal prosecutors were quick to launch an investigation to pursue what seemed obvious to outspoken regulators and lawmakers: laws were broken and crimes were committed. (6:00 pm)
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SEC, GOLDMAN SACHS, COURT, NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
By Reuters UK
INTL FCStone <INTL.O> needs trading volumes in global commodity markets to pick up in order to benefit from its customer base expansion following the collapse of rival MF Global Holdings Ltd <MFGLQ.PK> and from a rash of acquisitions, executives said on Thursday. (5:49 pm)
By IBTimes
Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), the large video game maker, beat analysts' expectations as it retained more "World of Warcraft" subscribers and had massive retail sales for its "Call of Duty" title. (5:21 pm)
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RETAIL SALES, RETAIL
By FX Times
As we head towards the end of the week we continue to see general risk sentiment positive as our most basic measure of sentiment - the S&P 500 futures - continues to push towards fresh highs multi-month highs. (5:17 pm)
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CHINA, TRADE BALANCE
By Reuters UK
European shares climbed to end near six-month highs on Thursday after losses in the previous three sessions, with encouraging U.S. economic figures and an austerity package agreed by Greek policymakers prompting investors to buy cyclical stocks. (3:42 pm)
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UNEMPLOYMENT, TELECOMS, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
By IBTimes
Bruins goaltender and reigning Conn Smythe Winner Tim Thomas refused to speak with reporters today after making controversial remarks on his Facebook page on Wednesday. (3:08 pm)
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GERMANY, FACEBOOK, WHITE HOUSE, BILLBOARD
By IBTimes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has posted a 191-page file on its website concerning the background investigation of the founder of Apple, Steve Jobs. Jobs was being considered for a presidential appointment to the President's Export Council of George Bush Sr. in 1991. (2:53 pm)
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STEVE JOBS, FBI
By Reuters
Oracle Corp agreed to buy Taleo Corp, a maker of Web-based software for recruiting employees, for about $1.9 billion, as technology giants battle for the top spot in the fast-growing cloud computing market. (2:28 pm)
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MARC BENIOFF, ORACLE, CLOUD COMPUTING, INVESTMENT
By Wharton Exec. Ed
What's new for 2012? Wharton faculty share insider perspectives on issues that could affect your organization and your career in the new year. (1:54 pm)
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CHINA, TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INDIA
By Wharton Exec. Ed
Nano Tools for Leaders® are fast, effective leadership tools that you can learn and start using in less than 15 minutes — with the potential to significantly impact your success as a leader and the engagement and productivity of the people you lead. (1:47 pm)
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CHINA