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08:30 GDP Prel. (Q2): 2.7% cons.
08:30 Chain Deflator Prel. (Q2): 1.1% prior
08:30 Initial Claims: 432K prior

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MBIA to reinsure $184 bln of FGIC's public bond portfolio

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FNM -1.1% (names new CFO)

Companies trading higher in after hours in reaction to earnings
JAS +10.2%; MW +5.4%; GEF +5.2%...
Companies trading lower in after hours in reaction to earnings
TIVO -4.5%; GA -3.3%...
Companies trading higher in after hours in reaction to news: MBI +11.7% (to reinsure $184 bln portfolio of investment grade U.S. public finance credits insured by Financial Guaranty Insurance Company); ODP +2.2% (names Mike Newman CFO)... Companies trading lower in reaction to new
FNM -1.1% (confirms the co named David Hisey as new Chief Financial Officer, names new Chief Risk Officer and Chief Business Officer).

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