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Investing
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alternative energy
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Freddie Mac | 3.60 | -13.67% |
| Officemax Inc Del | 12.28 | -10.57% |
| BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. | 37.93 | -6.76% |
| Liz Claiborne, Inc | 15.74 | 6.44% |
Aug 20 12:16pm ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 11,360.76 | 0.11% |
| Nasdaq | 2,383.57 | -0.03% |
| S&P 500 | 1,267.01 | 0.03% |
| 10yr | 101 20/32 | Yield: 3.80% |
Aug 20 12:19pm ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Analog Devices, Inc | 30.26 | -5.85% |
| Hewlett-Packard Co. | 45.74 | 4.69% |
| Nvidia Corp | 13.99 | 4.25% |
| Dish Network Corp | 28.82 | -3.97% |
Aug 20 12:18pm ET †
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