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China’s Non-Manufacturing Activity Rises In October: Official PMI

China's non-manufacturing activity rose in October compared to that in the previous month, decreasing the concerns over the slowdown in the economic growth of the country.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (Equal Energy, Hilltop, Gartner, SM Energy, hhgregg, Tutor Perini, PharMerica, Select Medical, Emergent)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Friday were Equal Energy Ltd, Hilltop Holdings Inc, Corporate Executive Board, Gartner and SM Energy Co. The top after-market NYSE losers were hhgregg, Tutor Perini Corp, PharMerica Corp, Select Medical Holdings Corp and Emergent Biosolutions.

As Console Market Drops, Game Developers Seek Second Life On Android

As the current generation of video game consoles winds to an end, industry veterans are using mobile technology to carve out a larger space for themselves..

Rhode Island Suing Curt Schilling's 38 Studios Over $75M Loan

Rhode Island has filed a complaint against company executives and government officials involved in the state's high-profile $75 million loan guarantee for Curt Schilling’s video-game developer 38 Studios.

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China Unveils New Fighter Jet, J-31

China unveiled a new fighter jet, its second in the past few years. Experts still say the country has a long way to go in improving its air force.

'Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together' Live Benefit Telethon Airs Friday Night On NBC: How You Can Contribute In Sandy's Aftermath

NBC will air "Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together," a one-hour live benefit telethon Friday night. Proceeds will go to the relief efforts in Sandy's aftermath.

The offices and studios of Comcast Entertainment Group

Comcast Reportedly Wanted Cable Box Returned From New Jersey Home Destroyed By Hurricane Sandy

Comcast is being criticized for demanding a New Jersey family that had their home destroyed in Hurricane Sandy return their cable box.

US Adds Better-Than-Expected 171K Jobs In October, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up To 7.9%

The better-than-expected pace of job creation in October is still not enough to make a dent in the unemployment rate.

Black Friday 2012 Ads Come Out Early: Amazon Pre-Sales Start Deals And Discounts Early, Walmart Follows Suit

Amazon released its ads with deals and discounts for its Black Friday 2012 pre-sales and Walmart followed suit.

Walt Disney, Qualcomm, News Corp, Groupon: Earnings Reports To Watch, Nov 5-9

As always, here's your handy clip-and-save earnings-report calendar for the coming week.

Wipro Shares Up On Better-Than-Expected Earnings

Wipro Ltd, India’s third largest IT service provider, posted a 24 percent rise in net profit in the quarter ending September 30, benefiting from a boost in outsourcing orders.

Pre-Market Movers (LinkedIn, Starbucks, Pan American Silver, Alcatel Lucent, GlaxoSmithKline, Nokia, Deutsche Bank, Weatherford)

LinkedIn Corp, Starbucks Corp, Pan American Silver Corp, Alcatel Lucent, GlaxoSmithKline, Nokia Corp, Deutsche Bank and Weatherford International Ltd. are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Friday.

Asian stocks rise as China data boosts hopes

Asian Stocks Rise On Buoyant US Data

Asian stock markets surged Friday as investor sentiment turned positive overnight following better-than-expected economic reports from the U.S.

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US Stock Futures Signal Flat Open Ahead Of Nonfarm Payrolls, Unemployment Report

The U.S. stock index futures point to a flat open Friday, ahead of the Bureau of Labor Statistics' nonfarm payrolls report and unemployment report.

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Crude Oil Futures Hover Below $87 Ahead Of Nonfarm Jobs Report

Crude oil prices declined slightly and hovered below $87 a barrel during Asian trading hours Friday as investors awaited a key U.S. monthly non-farm payrolls and unemployment data from the government.

Top After-Market NYSE Movers (LinkedIn, Orbitz, Genpact, Heckmann, Basic Energy, Active Network, Active Network, Guess?, Greenway, Calix, Fluor Corp)

The top after-market NYSE gainers Thursday were LinkedIn Corp, Orbitz Worldwide, Genpact, Heckmann and Basic Energy Services. The top after-market NYSE losers were Active Network, Guess? Inc, Greenway Medical Technologies, Calix, Inc and Fluor Corp.

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Bank Of Japan Promises To Continue Monetary Easing As Deflation Persists

The Bank of Japan has assured that it will continue to ease the monetary policy to help the country overcome deflation and return to a sustainable growth path.

Japan’s Monetary Base Rises 10.8% In October

Japan's monetary base rose in October compared to that in the previous month, indicating that the monetary easing policies are leading to an increase in the amount of currency in circulation, which in turn results in reviving economic growth.

US October 2012 Same-Store Sales Roundup: Retailers To Feel Impact Of Sandy

Retailers are looking ahead to the effects that Superstorm Sandy may have on consumers in the coming months.

Visitors look at the German car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) concept car "Nils" at the VW exhibition booth during the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt

US Car Sales Post Strong Gains In October, Despite Sandy

Despite Hurricane Sandy cutting October car sales, the industry posted a big improvement in October over last year's results.

China's Sovereign Wealth Fund Invests In Heathrow Airport, Europe's Biggest

The Chinese government's financial investment arm has bought a ten percent stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings. It's a big step, and China isn't nearly done buying in Europe.

Eqecat Sandy Damage Estimate: As High As $50B

Total economic damage from Superstorm Sandy could reach $50 billion, Eqecat forecasters said.

Stocks Rally On Positive Economic Data, Expectations For Friday

U.S. stocks rallied on Thursday with the most robust intraday gains in a month.

Ford Disappoints In Its October Sales; Up Only 0.4 Percent

Detroit automaker saw minor increase in sales last month. The news comes only two days after the company issued good 3Q earnings.

Hurricane Sandy Update: American Red Cross Now Accepting Donations Through iTunes

Apple iTunes users can now send Hurricane Sandy relief effort donations to the American Red Cross directly from their music player.

This Day For Democrats: Obama Back On Campaign Trail

Obama has a whirlwind day of campaigning; Joe Biden campaigns in Iowa; polls show Obama with leads in Wisconsin, New Hampshire and Iowa.

Chrysler Reports Best October Sales Since 2007

The Detroit automaker reported a 10 percent gain in October, the best month since before the last recession.

UBS Announces 10,000 Firings, Affecting Investment Bank Division Most

Bankers in Switzerland were fuming at what they saw as the bungled strategy of the bank's new Italian managers.

Barrick Gold Hit Again As Cost Increase Tops Price Hikes

The world's biggest gold producer posted its fourth-straight disappointing quarterly report as it struggled with costs that rise more than gold's price.

US Private Sector Adds 158K Jobs; Claims Fall, Productivity Rise

The U.S. private sector created a better-than-expected 158,000 jobs in October; jobless claims fell last week and productivity rose as expected.

LIPA Power Outages Could Last A Week, ConEd Begins Lower Manhattan Power Restoration Until Saturday After Hurricane Sandy

The Long Island Power Authority said power outages can last more than a week on Long Island, while ConEd said it has restored some power in Lower Manhattan after Hurricane Sandy.

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