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Two signals from China – FT

After a wild day of trading on world markets, John Authers suggests that the yuan’s appreciation late in the day may have sent a more important signal than its earlier devaluation. ► Authers’ Note: http://bit.ly/1Liu16x (click here if video is … Continue reading

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US Sector ETF Performance – August 12

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Daily Risk Monitor – August 12

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Dark pool pitfalls getting deeper – FT

Market regulators have been targeting poor stewardship of dark pools. The idea was the pools were an off-exchange venue where big trades could be made without moving markets. But, as Philip Stafford explains, it’s becoming harder to achieve that aim. … Continue reading

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US Sector ETF Performance – August 7

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Daily Risk Monitor – August 7

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Apple stock in 90 seconds – FT

Michael Mackenzie, the FT’s markets editor, explains why Apple shares are losing their lustre and what this means for the bull run. For more video content from the Financial Times, visit http://www.FT.com/video (click here if video is not observable)

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How companies try to foil short sellers – FT

Should short sellers be stopped? They have intermittently been banned for more than 300 years, but like vultures they still prey on failing companies. FT Alphaville’s Dan McCrum analyses the many ways companies attempt to foil the shorters. For more … Continue reading

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US Sector ETF Performance – August 6

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State of the American stock market – FT

John Authers reports on a US earnings season in which profits have exceeded expectations – but revenue growth has been dire and markets have remained lukewarm. ► FT Markets: http://bit.ly/1J5HNd3 (click here if video is not observable)

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