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• German investor confidence drops in August

• UK inflation remains above target

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• China overtakes Japan in 2Q as No. 2 economy

• Oil hovers under $76 in Asia amid demand doubts

• Stocks set to edge lower as Japanese growth slows

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• Japanese growth slowdown weighs on world markets

• Regulators close Illinois bank

• Auto sales boost otherwise weak retail sector

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• US rig count rises this week by 35 to 1,640

• Oil stuck below $76, gasoline prices slide lower

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• Oracle sues Google for patent infringement

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• Lawyer: NY flight attendant wants to return to air

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• Eurozone shows robust 1 percent growth in Q2

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• US FDA head says China improving food, drug safety

• Oil rises above $76 as world stocks bounce back

• Stocks head for lower start ahead of sales report

• European stocks fall as US growth worries linger

• Report: Overall consumer spending tepid in July

• Watchdog panel cites global impact of US bailout

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• Prudential trims botched AIA bid cost

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• Aegon Q2 makes profit amid fewer one-time charges

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• Oil falls below $78 on signs world economy slowing

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• Nestle makes $5B half-year profit, raises outlook

• ING Q2 profit rises sharply

• Bank of England cuts growth forecast

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• Global oil demand seen rising slightly

• Oil falls below $80 as China growth slows

• Stock futures retreat as Fed grows more cautious

• Fed caution weighs on world stock markets

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