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Asian stocks supported by Fed reassurance; BOJ stands pat
SINGAPORE - Some Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday following a positive lead from Wall Street, with Japan's Nikkei reaching a 5-1/2 year high and staying firm as the Bank of Japan stood pat after unleashing massive stimulus last month. | Video
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Prosecutors consider using racketeering law against SAC: source
NEW YORK - Prosecutors are considering charging Steven A. Cohen's SAC Capital Advisors as a criminal enterprise engaged in a long pattern of insider trading in stocks, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Merck signs $5 billion share buyback agreement with Goldman Sachs
- Merck & Co Inc said it has entered into a $5 billion share repurchase agreement with Goldman Sachs Group Inc, as the drug giant looks to prop up shareholder value in face of stiff competition from makers of less-costly generics.
Dimon clings to JPMorgan chairman title, after fight
TAMPA, Florida - Jamie Dimon, chairman and chief executive of JPMorgan Chase & Co took an unusual step to fight off investors seeking more oversight of his activities - he hinted he might quit. | Video
Ford adds production in North America to meet new car demand
DETROIT - Ford Motor Co is adding a week of production at 20 North American factories this year to build an additional 40,000 vehicles and help sustain its gains in U.S. market share.
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| DOW | 15,387.58 |  +52.30 |
+0.34% |
| S&P 500 | 1,669.16 | +2.87 |
+0.17% |
| NASDAQ | 3,502.12 | +5.69 |
+0.16% |
| TR US Index | 151.47 | +0.24 |
+0.16% |
Sector Summary
| Energy |  -0.03% |
| Basic Materials | +0.03% |
| Industrials | +0.35% |
| Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.26% |
| Non-Cyclical Goods & Services | +0.01% |
| Financials | +0.23% |
| Healthcare | +0.72% |
| Technology | +0.03% |
| Telecoms | -0.21% |
| Utilities | -0.03% |
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