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US stocks sank over the week for the first drop in six weeks on weak consumer spending in the US and weak international economic numbers. The S&P 500 fell 3.6% and the Dow dropped 3.7% for the week. Internationally, Japan gained 1.7%, but Europe was off 2.7% for the week. The yield on the 10 year Treasury eased over the week to finish at 2.28%. Oil fell to near $40 a barrel on lackluster global growth and continued high supply. Article
China’s exports dropped 6.9% in October for its fourth straight monthly decline, reflecting weak global growth. Article
US Retail sales edged up 0.1% in October after two flat months. Cheaper gas has not led to increased sales. Article
Molson reached a $12 billion agreement to buy the remaining portion of the joint venture it has with MillerCoors. The move opens a path for SABMiller to be bought by AB InBev.
AB InBev formally agreed to buy SABMiller for $108 billion; the deal now beings the process of regulatory review.
Macy’s announced a 5.2% drop in sales and lowered its yearly forecast, far worse than expectations.
Cisco topped expectations for the past quarter, but issued a poor outlook.
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