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commodities
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International
Many big European institutions are just as heavily levered as Lehman Brothers was before its demise. more
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By Patricia Sellers
They're young, they're global, they have power marriages and little kids - and they're relying on a unique social network to get ahead. more
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Reliant Energy Inc | 5.87 | 91.21% |
| Morgan Stanley | 16.90 | 74.59% |
| Genworth Finl Inc | 6.00 | 71.37% |
| Visteon Corp | 1.45 | 34.26% |
Oct 13 1:56pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 9,043.29 | 7.01% |
| Nasdaq | 1,775.48 | 7.64% |
| S&P 500 | 964.59 | 7.27% |
| 10yr | 100 31/32 | Yield: 3.88% |
Oct 13 1:36pm ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Qwest Communications Intl In | 2.68 | 22.93% |
| Dish Network Corp | 16.37 | 19.40% |
| Charter Communications Inc D | 0.48 | 17.02% |
| Micron Technology Inc | 4.14 | 16.62% |
Oct 13 1:59pm ET †





