European Stocks Advance as Mining Shares Rally; Banks Retreat

European Stocks Advance as Mining Shares Rally; Banks Retreat
European stocks rose for a fifth day, erasing losses for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index in the final hour of trade, as a rally in mining shares offset concern that banks will need to sell more shares to increase their capital.
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TSX in for lower open amid solid earnings from Barrick Gold; oil, gold advance

TSX in for lower open amid solid earnings from Barrick Gold; oil, gold advance
TORONTO – The Toronto stock market headed for a slightly lower open Thursday as investors consolidated three days of gains that pushed the TSX to its highest level since early July 2008.
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Orchestra’s new plan: Advance or retreat?

Orchestra’s new plan: Advance or retreat?
The Philadelphia Orchestra is for sale. Not literally, of course. But as surely as if a sign were hanging outside the Kimmel Center, the orchestra’s future belongs to those stakeholders willing to pay for it.
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U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Alcoa, Freeport, Chevron Shares Increase

U.S. Stock-Index Futures Advance; Alcoa, Freeport, Chevron Shares Increase
U.S. stock-index futures advanced, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will pare this week’s retreat, before reports that may show consumer confidence and retail sales rose.
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South Africa Stocks Advance After Morgan Stanley Upgrade

South Africa Stocks Advance After Morgan Stanley Upgrade
Feb. 22 (Bloomberg) — South Africa’s main stock index advanced to highest close in a month after Morgan Stanley recommended investors add to holdings of the country’s equities on company valuations and a weaker rand.
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