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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Dow surges as banks lead gains

Dow surges as banks lead gains
Financial shares boosted U.S. stocks Tuesday, with all three major indexes gaining 1% or better.
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What do some of the top investment groups and banks look for in potential employees?

If you have an Economics/Business degree from a very prestigious top-ranked school and good grades.. what else do they look for? Do they look at extra curricular activities? If so, what kind of activities do they want to see?
How tough is it getting a job in the finance industry?

TSX ends lower as resources, banks retreat

TSX ends lower as resources, banks retreat
Toronto’s main stock index fell for a second straight session on Tuesday as weaker oil and gold prices pulled resource issues lower and most bank stocks dropped amid profit-taking.
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US open: Banks lead retreat

US open: Banks lead retreat
LONDON (SHARECAST) – US stocks have opened lower, with Citigroup leading the retreat after investors expressed disappointment at the low price the bank was able to get for a secondary share offering.
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