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Japan Records Highest Trade Deficit In January; Exports Rise Sharply, But Weak Yen Inflates Import Bills

Japan posted its worst-ever trade deficit of $17.4 billion in January, despite a surge in exports. A weak yen led to higher fuel import costs.

Top After-Market Nasdaq Movers (NetSpend, Rambus, SINA Corporation, Allscript, Grand Canyon, Town Sports, Limelight Networks, Zix, ANADIGICS)

The top after-market Nasdaq gainers Tuesday were NetSpend Holdings Inc, Rambus Inc, SINA Corporation, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc and Grand Canyon Education, while the top after-market Nasdaq losers were Town Sports International Holdings Inc, Limelight Networks Inc, Zix Corporation and ANADIGICS Inc.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Demand Media, La-Z-Boy, Pier 1, Green Dot, First Majestic, Millennial, Coventry, Terex, Motorola Solutions, Roundy's)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Tuesday were Demand Media, La-Z-Boy, Pier 1 Imports, Green Dot Corp and First Majestic Silver Corp. The top after-market NYSE losers were Millennial Media, Coventry Health Care, Terex Corp, Motorola Solutions and Roundy's Inc.

Best Buy To Match Price Of Online Competitors And Retailers With 'Low Price Guarantee' [DETAILS]

Best Buy extends price-match guarantee so customers won't use its stores as a showroom before buying online.

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Longshoremen Talks With Port Terminal Operators And Ocean Carriers Over Work Rules At Port Of New York And New Jersey Nearing Critical Deadline

Optimism is fading that a strike by New York and New Jersey longshoremen can be avoided. Here's why.

Gas Prices 2013: Rates Hit Four-Month High After 32 Days Of Hikes At The Pump

According to the Automobile Association of America, the national average for a gallon of regular is $3.73 -- 43 cents more than a month ago,

Nestlé Horse Meat DNA Found In Beef Pasta Meals, Swiss Company Pulls Products From Shelves In Italy, Spain And France [PHOTO]

Nestlé is withdrawing beef pasta meals from supermarkets in Italy, Spain and France after horse DNA found in them.

German Investor Sentiment Soars To Near 3-Year High In February: ZEW

German investor sentiment soared to its highest level in nearly 3 years in Feb., adding to signs that the worst of the euro crisis is over.

Otto Beisheim Suicide: Billionaire Metro Founder Commits Suicide After Incurable Illness Diagnosis

Otto Beisheim, one of the founders of retail group Metro, committed suicide Monday after the German billionaire was diagnosed with an incurable illness.

Gold Falls To A Near Six-Month Low, And It May Fall Further

The recent price drop in gold -- 10 percent since October to about $1,610 per ounce -- could continue.

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Pre-Market Movers (Office Depot, BioLineRx, Cliffs Natural, Express Scripts, Vodafone, Micron Technology, Covidien, BP, Cree)

Office Depot Inc, BioLineRX Ltd, Cliffs Natural Resources, Express Scripts Holding, Vodafone Group, Micron Technology, Covidien Plc, BP Plc and Cree Inc. are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Tuesday.

US Stock Futures Signal Flat Open

The U.S. stock index futures pointed to a flat open Tuesday with markets prepared to reopen after the President's Day holiday.

Leaked Wal-Mart Emails Reveal Poor Sales, Send Stocks Plummeting; Could A Disaster Be On The Way?

Several leaked emails from top executives have sent stock prices down and could signal trouble ahead for the retail giant.

Office Depot, OfficeMax Merger: Office Supplies Retailers Reportedly In Talks To Merge

While details were not disclosed, a merger could save the two struggling companies, which recently have lost market share to online rivals.

Man walks past Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo

Italy Elections 2013, New BoJ Governor, FOMC Minutes And MPC Minutes: Economic Events For Feb. 19-22

This week's highlights: FOMC and MPC minutes, Italy elections and the appointment of a new BoJ governor.

American Airlines, US Airways Merger: Teamsters Look To Acquire AA Mechanic Representation At Tulsa Maintenance Base

The battle to represent one of Tulsa’s largest employers intensifies.

Why Japan's Yen Is Sinking And Its Stock Market Is Soaring, So Far It's Not A 'Currency War'

The yen plummets, the Nikkei pops and the world's G-20 finance leaders say "ho-hum" regarding Japan's forced currency devaluation.

Presidents' Day Sales 2013: Wal-Mart, Bloomingdale's, Macys And Other Great Presidents' Day Deals

In recent decades, Presidents' Day has become synonymous with discounts on cars, clothes and other items. Check out these deals.

Asian Stocks Mostly Advance After G-20 Meeting, Nikkei Surges 2%

Asian stock markets mostly advanced Monday with Japanese shares climbing more than 2 percent after the weekend’s Group of 20 finance chiefs' meeting has refrained from criticizing Tokyo’s monetary policies that have weakened the yen.

Maker's Mark Apologizes For Plans To Water Down Its Whisky

Maker’s Mark announced last week it planned to water down its iconic bourbon -- to 42 percent, or 84 proof, from 45 percent, or 90 proof, as a way to boost the supply of the liquid gold to meet the rising demand for it. Fans were outraged, and the distiller has apologized for its now-abandoned plan.

Facebook Posts Record Profits Of $1.1 Billion, But Will Still Receive Huge Tax Break

Facebook went public and reaped profits topping $1.1 billion, but not only will it pay no taxes, it will get a huge break.

BMW Of North America Recalling 534,810 US Vehicles In February And March

The Beemers will be recalled for two separate reasons, one centered on the braking system, the other centered on the electrical system.

Google Nexus 4 Release Date: Launches Nov. 13

Google Inc. May Launch Retail Stores By Year-End: Report

Google Inc. reportedly plans to open a chain of self-branded retail stores in the U.S. before the end of this year.

China's Luxury Market Suffers As Buyers Go Overseas

As international brands try to lure Chinese buyers, high-end spending at home is in decline.

G-20 Summit In Russia: Officials Defuse Currency War, Japan Not Singled Out

A two-day G-20 meeting in Moscow ended on Saturday with members promising to refrain from competitive currency devaluation.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Nationstar, CRH Plc, Halcon, Pike Electric, Martha Stewart, Skilled, El Paso Pipeline, Active Network, Quad Graphics, Forestar)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Friday were Nationstar Mortgage Holdings, CRH Plc, Pike Electric, Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Living. The top after-market NYSE losers were Skilled Healthcare, El Paso Pipeline, Active Network, Quad Graphics and Forestar Group Inc.

Can You Use Facebook? You’ve Got A Job In Kathmandu, Nepal, On The New Cloud Factory Started By A Digital Entrepreneur

Move to Nepal, pay $60 a week, and attract thousands of workers for "crowdsourced" jobs, a model that may help fight poverty worldwide.

Amazon.com Accused Of Hiring Neo-Nazis In Germany

Amazon.com has been accused of hiring a neo-Nazi security firm to regulate their temp workers in Germany.

US Industrial Production Fell In January On Weak Auto Manufacturing

Global growth will still be fairly weak this year, but there’s no denying that industrial conditions have recently improved.

Why US Investors Need To Keep One Eye On Washington, One On Oil

The Dow has vectored toward 14,000, but investors in U.S. stocks would be wise to keep one eye on Washington and one on the price of oil.

Czech Republic Approves Medical Marijuana

Marijuana is now legal for medical treatment in the Czech Republic after Czech President Vaclav Klause signed the measure into law on Friday.

Zynga Q4 Earnings Preview: Existing Titles Continue To Underperform As Company Struggles With Transition To Online Gambling

Pre-Market Movers (Herbalife, Delta Air, Zynga, Kinross Gold, Research In Motion, Transocean, Kosmos Energy, France Telecom)

Herbalife Ltd, Delta Air Lines, Zynga, Kinross Gold, Research In Motion, Transocean, Kosmos Energy and France Telecom SA are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Friday.

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