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Instacube: Hey Instagram, Your Hardware Solution Just Launched On Kickstarter [VIDEO]

Instacube: Hey Instagram, Your Hardware Solution Just Launched On Kickstarter [VIDEO]
The Instacube, which launched on Kickstarter Tuesday morning, is the solution for Instagram users that want enjoy their photos in more casual way. Now, anyone can passively view their Instagram feeds in their living rooms, on their work desks, or on their nightstands. They're party centerpieces, and a great way to immediately display photos being taken at that very party. It's the only way to share photos with a crowd of people; its viewfinder is far superior to that of an iPhone.
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Back-To-School, Holiday Season Expected To Be Same Or Better

Unemployment is still well above 8 percent, the cost at the pump is rising and consumers are still wary and cost-conscious, but recent surveys indicate back-to-school buys and the upcoming holiday shopping season will be as good as or better than last year. Still, the theme of the season is cautious optimism.
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Asian Shares Gain On Merkel's Backing For ECB

Shares firmed Friday as German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced support for the European Central Bank's efforts to contain the euro zone's debt crisis, soothing investor nerves and prompting them to scale back safety bids.
Gold Demand Hits Lowest in Two Years, India, China Weighs

Gold Demand Falls To A Two-Year Low; India, China Weigh

The demand for gold fell to its lowest level in two years in the second quarter of 2012, as the price rise along with the economic slowdown has deterred major consumers India and China from buying the yellow metal, the World Gold Council said on Thursday.
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Indian Rupee At Two-Week Low Against Dollar, Markets Trade In Red

The Indian rupee fell to a two-week low of 56.00/02 paise against the dollar in the morning trade Thursday, tracking the strengthening of the dollar in the global market. The dollar gained globally, chasing the upbeat U.S. data of retail sales which eased the concerns about the monetary control.
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Asian Stocks Fall As Japan Stimulus Hopes Fade

Most of the Asian markets fell Wednesday as investor confidence was weighed down by the lack of stimulus measures from policymakers to support the global economy and regain the growth momentum.
U.S. Services Sector Slumped In April

Luxury, Discount Retailers Post Higher Quarterly Earnings

A mix of luxury brands and discounters reported quarterly earnings that topped expectations, results that underscored a broader report showing U.S. retail sales broke three consecutive months of declining growth in July as consumers regained some semblance of confidence this summer.
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Wealthy Buyers Prop Up Sales At Saks, Michael Kors

Saks Inc. (NYSE: SKS) and Michael Kors Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: KORS) are both benefitting from wealthy consumers, offsetting global economic turmoil and an uncertain U.S. economy, the companies said Tuesday.
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US Retail Sales Rise More-Than-Expected In July

Retail sales in the U.S. rose in July for the first time in four months and topped economists' forecast as demand rose across the board from cars to building materials, suggesting that the biggest driver of the economy is gaining momentum.

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