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Walgreens Tumbles on Costly Global Deal (Update 1)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by admin

Updated to include CEO comments and additional analyst reactions. NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Amid a contract standoff with competitor Express Scripts and sales losses to CVS Caremark , Walgreens, the largest drugstore chain in the U.S., is hitting back after taking a 45% stake in European pharmacy giant Alliance Boots for $6.7 billion, in a cash and stock deal. Continue reading →

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Greece, the Fed Hold Keys to Coming Week

Posted on June 16, 2012 by admin

NEW YORK (TheStreet) — The Greek elections on Sunday and any news from the Federal Reserve should determine the direction of the markets in the coming week. “If there’s an overwhelming vote for the more pragmatic person in dealing with the European Union, that would be positive,” explains Quincy Krosby, Prudential Financial market strategist. “If the result is not an outcome that has been captured by the markets, that would be a surprise” and could be negative, she added. Continue reading →

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Stocks Soar, Finish Near Session-Highs

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Stocks soared Thursday as optimism about China’s economic growth and stimulus-friendly commentary from Federal Reserve officials revived the risk-on trade. The main driver for the buying was rampant speculation that China’s upcoming gross domestic product report will surprise to the upside Continue reading →

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Justin Bieber’s Snake — Exposed in Minnesota

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

Justin Bieber now has one fewer snake to hold on a daily basis — because the legless reptile-turned-fashion accessory he carried around at the VMAs last year has found a new home … in a Minnesota zoo (below).A rep for the Rad Zoo in Owatonna, MN… Continue reading →

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Clear Channel and Madonna Partner to Launch Worldwide Multi-Platform Premiere of Her Latest Single "Give Me All Your Luvin’"

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

Iconic Superstar’s Single, Megamix and First Full Viewing of Video Will Reach More Than 150 Million People Worldwide Through Clear Channel’s Full Range of Media — Rad… Continue reading →

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