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The Psychology of Losing

OPTIMIZING COMMODITY INDICES

MSFT Microsoft: ‘Halo 3′ packaging scratches disks – AP (29.49 +0.40) -Update-
The AP reports that, less than 24 hours after die-hard fans finally got their hands on a copy of “Halo 3,” blogs brimmed with reports that special limited-edition packaging is scratching the video game disks. Microsoft, which owns the studio that makes “Halo 3,” responded quickly on its Xbox Web site with details for a replacement program. Customers can fill out a form and send in their scratched limited-edition disks for a free exchange through the end of December. A Microsoft spokesman and a member of the co’s outside PR firm did not immediately respond to calls and e-mails from The AP requesting more information. MSFT is selling the limited-edition version, which comes in a tin decorated with the “Halo 3″ logo, for $70. The AP received several review copies of “Halo 3″ in limited-edition tins. Both the game disk and an “essentials” disk had come loose from plastic housing designed to keep them in place. The game disk had been scratched but seemed to work fine.

Bank of Canada’s Dodge says BoC needs to look at causes of strong C$ rise, should it persist – Reuters
Says C$ has moved sharply above trading range assumed by Bank of Canada’s July monetary report.

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Rollercoaster

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RHT Red Hat reports EPS in-line, beats on revs; Board authorizes continuation of co’s stocks repurchase program (18.92 -0.08)Reports Q2 (Aug) earnings of $0.17 per share, excluding non-recurring items, in-line with the Reuters Estimates consensus of $0.17; revenues rose 27.7% year/year to $127.3 mln vs the $125.4 mln consensus. RHT to repurchase up to $250 in common stock. Co also notes, in addition, RHT announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the continuation of the Co’s stock and debenture repurchase program… co is authorized to repurchase in aggregate up to $250 mln of the Co’s common stock and in aggregate up to $75 mln of the Co’s 0.5% Convertible Senior Debentures due 2024.

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