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• U.S. Economy Shrinks 0.1% in Q4, First Time Since 2009

  By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer  |  January 30, 2013

  The Commerce Department said the economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.1% mainly because companies restocked at a slower rate and the government slashed defense spending.

• Investors Cap Hires $1.7 Million Producer; R. James Adds Team with $3.6 Million in Sales

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  September 20, 2011

  Advisor joins Investors Cap from NPC with about $200 million in assets, while group from Baird comes to RJA with some $370 million.

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  Wall Street Optimism: S&P 500 Sales Forecast Doubles Amid Stagnant Margins

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 27, 2011

  Despite a slew of negative economic reports in recent weeks, analysts are increasing sales forecasts for Standard & Poor’s 500 Index companies. Bloomberg reports the increase could be most in three years.

• S&P 500 Companies Beating Estimates for Sales

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  February 7, 2011

  Forecasts exceeded by largest margin since 2006.