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European stocks fell even after Eurozone Oct economic confidence unexpectedly rose and after German Oct unemployment unexpectedly declined.

Even “passive” investors should be analyzing the holdings of their funds.

When an insurance policy is written, the insurer does not know the true cost of the liability that it has incurred; that will only be known over time.

September E-mini S&Ps (ESU14 -0.59%) this morning are down -0.56% and European stocks are down -0.86%, both at 1-1/2 week lows, as company earnings results disappointed.

A low pressure center east of St. Augustine, Florida, grow stronger through mid-week, passing Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, Friday.