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Facebook options volume explodes as stock hits new low
By Angela Moon and Doris Frankel REUTERS - A sharp decline in Facebook Inc shares has many investors scrambling for options to hedge the risk of further near-term weakness in the company's struggling stock. Volume on Facebook options soared on their first trading day on Tuesday as the underlying stock plunged below $29 a share for the first time, down more than 24 percent from its initial public

Brent steady at $106 as economy worry lingers

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Brent steady at $106 as economy worry lingers

Brent crude futures held steady at $106 a barrel on Friday, but was on track for a fourth weekly loss and the longest losing streak since early 2010, as investors were jittery over signs of slowing

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Sebi restricts banks from currency segments

The Securities and Exchange Board of India has put restrictions on banks in taking positions in the currency derivatives segment. It said gross open positions of banks across all contracts (both

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Brent rises above $109 ahead of EU summit, Iran talks

Brent crude gained slightly above $109 on Tuesday, as markets awaited the results of two meetings to tackle Europe's debt crisis and Iran's nuclear programme, which could affect global oil demand and

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