Pawn broker could be Democratic lt. gov. nominee (Chicago Tribune)

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A Chicago pawn broker was leading the race for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor early today. Scott Lee Cohen, a pawn broker and cleaning supply distributor, appeared to be edging out state Rep. Art Turner for the Democratic nomination. Cohen had 26 percent of the vote to Turner’s 22 percent, with 97 percent counted. [...]

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Broker snap: BP is ‘absoluitely cheap’ (ShareCast)

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LONDON (SHARECAST) – Fourth quarter earnings from integrated oil giant BP were 5% below Nomura’s forecast, but the Japanese broker remains a buyer of the stock.

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EU support for Greek budget plan lifts euro

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The euro advances after the European Commission endorses Greece’s deficit reduction programme

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Aussie dives on surprise hold in rates

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The Australian dollar fell heavily on Tuesday after the country’s central bank surprised markets by keeping interest rates on hold

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