October 2011
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GLOBAL MARKETS-China data weighs on world stocks,...
* Copper declines after data from China, the biggest user* Global stocks slip after six days of gainsBy Rodrigo CamposNEW YORK, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Global stocks and copper
prices fell from recent highs on Thursday after weak data from
China reinforced concerns about the global economy, while the
euro dipped on lagging worries over the European debt crisis.The European Central Bank warned about...
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UPDATE 1-Robot flick 'Real Steel' wins weekend box...
By Lisa RichwineLOS ANGELES, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Boxing robots clashed with
Hollywood titan George Clooney at the weekend movie box office,
and the fighting machines came out the winner.Robot action flick “Real Steel” starring Hugh Jackman
topped the domestic box office and rang up $49.4 million in
global ticket sales. Clooney’s political thriller “Ides of
March”...
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TEXT-Fitch affirms AstraZeneca at 'AA-'; outlook...
AstraZeneca’s ratings are supported by its strong market
position as the number-six market player within the cash
generative global pharmaceuticals industry. Cash flows in the
industry are relatively predictable. The ratings are also
supported by the group’s strong geographical diversification and
high profitability. With 41.3% of 2010 group sales from the US,
27.6% from western...
