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Facebook and Groupon hit new lows. And Home Depot hits a 52-week high. Our analysts discuss those stories and delve into earnings news from GameStop, Sears, and Target. Plus, Pawn Stars star Rick Harrison talks about his book, License to Pawn: Deals, Steals, and My Life at The Gold and Silver.
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Given that some countries are richer than others, and some have larger populations, what should the Olympic medal tally really have looked like? Also: numbers help us understand the world. But for Daniel Tammet, author of ?Thinking in Numbers". They don't just help him to understand the world - but to be a part of it.
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Last week Knight Capital lost a lot of money very quickly. It was the latest chapter in the story of something called ?high frequency trading?. Investors have always valued being the first with the news. But high frequency trading is different: algorithms execute automatic trades, conducted by computers, at astonishing speeds. We ask: is the rapid growth of high frequency trading progress, or ? as some think ? a threat to the stability of the entire financial system?
Disney delivers its biggest earnings ever. IBM considers buying part of Research in Motion. And Starbucks bets big on mobile payment. Our analysts discuss those stories and share three stocks on their radar. Plus, Spousonomics author Jenny Anderson explains how using economics can help you improve your marriage.
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