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The performance of a predetermined set of securities, used for comparison purposes. Such sets may be based on published indexes or may be customized to suit an investment strategy.

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Gulf Stocks Extend Global Equities Slump After G-7, Oil Decline

Published October 12, 2008, 4:07 am, Bloomberg

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Persian Gulf stocks declined, extending a global slump, as investors speculated the Group of Seven's pledge to prevent the collapse of banks won't stem the credit crises and oil dropped to the lowest in a year.

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Published October 12, 2008, 4:07 am, Honolulu Advertiser

In these days of financial meltdown, if you were wondering how our state economy is being wounded by the decline of our workforce, Mike Rota, vice chancellor at the University of Hawai'i community colleges, can tell you more.

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Israel TA-25 Index Drops Most in 11 Years; Teva Shares Decline

Published October 12, 2008, 4:02 am, Bloomberg

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Israeli stocks fell the most in 11 years, extending a global slump, as the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange opened after a four-day holiday.

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Egyptian Stocks Decline to Two-Year Low, Led by Orascom Telecom

Published October 12, 2008, 4:00 am, Bloomberg

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Egyptian stocks fell to a two-year low, extending a global slump as investors remained concerned that the Group of Seven will not be able to resolve the international credit crisis.

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House candidates focus on fix for business tax

Published October 12, 2008, 3:54 am, Rochester Eccentric

This is the first in a series of stories on issues in the race to represent the 45th state House District, which includes Oakland Township, Rochester and Rochester Hills Republican Tom McMillin of Rochester Hills and Democrat Randy Young of Rochester are running for the open seat.

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Published October 12, 2008, 3:47 am, The Globe and Mail

WASHINGTON/CANBERRA (Reuters) - Rich nations rushed to shore up the global financial system after the International Monetary Fund warned of meltdown, with Australia and New Zealand guaranteeing bank deposits and newspapers reporting plans for Britain's biggest retail bank rescue.

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Stocks end relatively calm day with modest loss

Published October 12, 2008, 3:47 am, The Daily American

NEW YORK — The financial markets saw some relative calm Wednesday as investors uneasily awaited a Senate vote on the banking bailout plan, with Wall Street falling only moderately and the credit markets still showing signs of strain.

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Stocks tumble after late sell-off

Published October 12, 2008, 3:46 am, The Daily American

NEW YORK — Stocks plunged Thursday, sending the Dow Jones industrial average down 679 points — more than 7 percent — to its lowest level in five years.

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Hong Kong May Use Foreign Reserves to Prevent Financial Crisis

Published October 12, 2008, 3:45 am, Bloomberg

Oct. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Hong Kong may use all of its foreign reserves to stabilize its financial markets, said a government official, after the global credit crisis undermined investor confidence and caused stocks to plunge.

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D-Street woes may continue, to follow global cues: Analysts

Published October 12, 2008, 3:31 am, The Hindu

MUMBAI: As the financial crisis continues to send tremors across the world, Dalal Street is likely to suffer more pain this week and will closely follow the direction taken by global markets, say analysts.

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