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<Head: NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT for June 11, 2013, PBS>
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<Byline: Susie Gharib, Tyler Mathisen, Kayla Tausche, Julia Boorstin, Jackie DeAngelis >
<Guest: Gary Loveman, Karen Finerman>
<Spec: Business; Economy; Stock Markets; Banking; Consumers; Policies; DSW (NYSE:DSW);
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ANNOUNCER: This is NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT with Tyler Mathisen and
Susie Gharib, brought to you by --
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TYLER MATHISEN, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT ANCHOR: Hold on to your
hats.
The summer heats up and so does stock market volatility. The Dow posted
seven triple-digit swing in the past 11 sessions. And market watchers,
they get ready for more.
SUSIE GHARIB, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT ANCHOR: The heat turns turned
up on the banks and the hundreds of dollars in overdraft fees, you may be
racking up each year.
MATHISEN: And putting your money where your foot is. The hot stop
that was once anything but. What`s behind the 1,000 percent run up in
shares of a big box shoe retailer.
All that and more tonight on NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT for Tuesday, June
11th.
GHARIB: Good evening, everyone.
Volatility was the word on Wall Street and on the streets of Istanbul.
Concerns about the world`s central banks, including our own Federal Reserve
pulling back on stimulus plans caused wild swings in stock markets all
around the globe. U.S. stocks fell sharply right at the open. The Dow was
down 150 points after the yield on the 10-year treasury spiked to a 14-year
high following the Bank of Japan`s decision to make no changes in monetary
policy, but investors swooped in on those early dips, even sending the Dow
into positive territory for a time.
Now, Wall Street`s attention later fixated on violent protests in
Turkey as police used tear gas and water cannons to clear demonstrators in
Istanbul, rallying against Turkey`s conservative government. U.S. stocks
fluctuated as the scenes played out on television.
By the close, the Dow tumbles 116 points, the NASDAQ fell 36, the S&P
lost 16 points.
MATHISEN: And later in the program, we`ll speak with Karen Finerman,
president of Metropolitan Capital and author of the book "Finerman`s Rules"
about today`s markets and more.
Well, the U.S. Senate today voted 82-15 to begin clearing the way for
formal debate on a massive 900-page measure overhauling the nation`s
immigration laws.
President Obama, surrounded by business leaders among others, sounded
optimistic about Congress passing the controversial bill soon.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
BARACK OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Smarter enforcement, a
path way to earn citizenship, improvements to our legal system. They are
all common sense steps. They`ve got bipartisan support. They`ve got the
support of a broad cross-section of leaders from every walk of life. So,
there`s no reason Congress can`t get this done by the end of the summer.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
MATHISEN: One of the business leaders attending the White House event
was Steve Case, former chairman of AOL (NYSE:AOL)-Time Warner (NYSE:TWX)
and a strong supporter of immigration reform.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)
STEVE CASE, AOL (NYSE:AOL) FORMER CHAIRMAN & CEO: It`s very important
that we continue to be a magnet for talent, that we really become the place
that people want to start companies and start industries because that`s the
best way to drive our economy, best way do drive our economic growth, best
way to drive down our unemployment. We`ve got to make sure we are able to
attract those risk takers, the pioneers who really believe in America as
the most entrepreneurial nation in the world.
(END VIDEO CLIP)
GHARIB: Our guest tonight was also at that White House event with
President Obama. Gary Loveman is the CEO of Caesars Entertainment and a
member of the Business Roundtable, which has been lobbying for immigration
reform.
Gary, so nice to have you back on the program.
GARY LOVEMAN, CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT CHAIRMAN & CEO: Pleased to
be
here, Susie.
GHARIB: All right. So, there has been a lot of anxiety, as you know,
about immigration reform. Why are you in the Business Roundtable, such big
supporters?
LOVEMAN: Well, because we think it`s good for those that are affected
by the current broken immigration system and it`s certainly good for
business.
The president`s proposal and what the Senate is considering has three
central features. The first is to enhance border security very
meaningfully. The second is to deal with the 11 million undocumented
immigrants and their children who live in the United States today, whose
circumstances are ill-defined and certainly not functional for anyone. And
the third is to rationalize the immigration system prospectively so as
Steve Case pointed out, we access the world`s greatest talent and bring
them here for their best work.
And I think for all the simple reasons that these three ideas suggest,
it`s good for everybody.
MATHISEN: Talk to me about a path way to citizenship, which is part
of the proposed legislation that would involve those 11 million
undocumented workers or residents finding a way to -- to get legal here in
this country. What should it include in your view?
LOVEMAN: Well, the president`s proposed that it includes making sure
nobody has criminal offenses against them, that they can command English,
that they pay their taxes and they are regularized in the sense in American
life as they petition for inclusion in the queue to move forward towards
citizenship. And I think all those standards make sense.
The president also proposed those folks come in behind the queue that
exists for those pursued legal immigration. So, you can imagine a
feathering of those that are coming into traditional mechanism, along with
those that are moving ahead under the newly proposed mechanism.
GHARIB: Gary, I want to get back to point about the economic impact
of all this. I mean, certainly, immigration is a problem that has to be
fixed. But, you know, what do you say to people who are worried about --
especially Americans who are out of work, who are looking for a job and
can`t find one, and they are worried about the economic impact to the time
that our economy is weak and we have these huge deficits?
LOVEMAN: Well, I think -- that`s a little bit of a false concern. I
think on the one hand, as Steve points out, we`re losing access to great
minds that can help propel entrepreneurship and innovation forward.
There`s a lot of very highly specialized skills where we have an
insufficient supply of people available to work even with today`s high
unemployment rate, and I don`t believe the regularization of existing
undocumented folks would led to a substantial supply that would compete for
those that are seeking work here.
On the other hand and I think more importantly, Susie, having a
regularized immigration system will enhance demand for goods and services,
for companies like mine and many others, and particularly, for the housing
market, which is essential to the restoration of growth in this country,
that would led to a better outcome for everyone, including those that are
seeking work.
MATHISEN: What would immigration reform mean to your business? You
alluded to it just then.
LOVEMAN: Well, I think first of all, it would enhance the demand for
our services by folks who would find their circumstances in this country
predictable. I think it would lead to a greater level of innovation and
entrepreneurship among folks that would be staying in this country because
they like to do as Steve proposes. And I think also in terms of our being
able to find the most talented people to serve our guests and drive our
country forward, we have better prospects for that as well.
So, I think on the supply side and the demand side, it`s a very sound
argument.
GHARIB: Gary, thank you so much for coming on the program. Great to
have you.
LOVEMAN: Glad to be here.
GHARIB: Gary Loveman, chairman and CEO of Caesars Entertainment.
MATHISEN: Well, small business owners would have a lot riding on new
immigration rules, as well and right now, they are feeling a bit more
optimistic about the economy, apart from immigration. The latest survey
from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that small
business owners report improvements in outlooks for job openings, capital
investment and inventory building.
GHARIB: It looks like more American companies plan to hire more
workers next quarter, the largest amount of new hires in one quarter in
nearly five years. That`s according to the manpower group, a global
employment service.
Meanwhile, the Labor Department says advertised job openings fell 3
percent in April and that the number of Americans who quit their jobs
spiked 7 percent that month. But economists see this as a good sign,
workers who quit usually do so to get better jobs.
MATHISEN: A new report from Washington`s financial watchdog agency
says consumers now pay more than half of the charges on their checking
account fees in the form of overdraft fees. Moreover, the study found that
customers who opt in for overdraft protection paid hundreds more in fees
and had their accounts closed more frequently than those who decline it.
Kayla Tausche has more on how banks are raking in those fees and what
you can do about them.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
KAYLA TAUSCHE, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT (voice-
over):
It`s that pit in your stomach when you look at your bank statement, that
check you wrote was cashed early or your deposit hasn`t hit yet. Either
way, that $3 cup of coffee just cost you 38 bucks.
For more than a year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has
been studying this, the way banks charge consumers for overdrawing accounts
and how the banks disclose these practices to customers.
The findings: in a year, someone who overdraws his or her account will
face an average $225 in fees, those who frequently overdraw more than $900.
Those fees hitting those who opt in to so-called overdraft protection
programs themselves rife with red tape.
For customers, it`s a sensitive subject. With banks already charging
high fees and balances to maintain accounts, multiple overdraft charges now
representing 60 percent of account revenues for banks seem like pouring
salt in a wound.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: If you mismanage your account, you`re charged
accordingly. But if you do it once every blue moon, it`s not a big deal
and they shouldn`t charge you a massive whack for that.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: It`s a little outrageous. This is just another
reason, another way that banks, you know, kind of stick it to the consumer.
These are nickel and dimes, things that they use to make money and, you
know, that adds up to millions and millions of dollars.
TAUSCHE: Make that billions of dollars. According to Moebs Investor
Services, banks raked in $32 billion in revenues just from overdraft fees,
not surprising considering the majority of banks charged $35 a pop, each
time an account crosses into the negative.
Banks have said they shouldn`t have to pay balances for accounts with
no money coming in. Customers say there are better ways to keep
accountholders honest.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It should just completely stop it at the point
where it says, you know, you`re not allowed to draw money at this point.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I think it should depend on how much you
overdraft, like a percentage.
TAUSCHE: The CFPD in its report Tuesday did not say how or whether it
would regulate the practice going forward. It did say the investigation
into overdraft fees is just beginning.
For NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT, Kayla Tausche, New York.
(END VIDEOTAPE)
GHARIB: Sweeteners and poison pills lead our "Market Focus" tonight.
Softbank raised its bid for Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) by $1.5 billion and
added poison pill conditions in an effort to close out rival bidder DISH
network. Shareholders vote on the deal in two weeks. Sprint shares gained
more than 2 percent today and more than 28 percent since last October when
Softbank made its offer.
Another set of shareholders at News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS) voted today to
split the company in two on June 28th. News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS) will become
the name of the publishing asset while 21st Century Fox will be the
umbrella for the TV networks and the film studio. News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS)
has gained more than 66 percent in the year-long run up to the split.
Shares were down a fraction today, closing at $31.67.
Catamaran, the pharmacy benefit manager, landed a 10-year deal with
Cigna to manage prescriptions covered by Cigna`s plans. Catamaran shares
jumped almost 11 percent to $53.99 on heavy volume.
MATHISEN: Questcor Pharma, a big mover today. In a deal with
Novartis, the company acquired a treatment for auto-immune and inflammatory
diseases licensed in 40 countries. Questcor said it plans to seek U.S.
approval for the drug called Synacthen. Questcor shares spiked pre-market
and traded at 10 times normal volume, closing at $42.11. That was a 15
percent or so move.
And yes, he has some bananas, and now 90-year-old David Murdock, CEO
of Dole Foods, wants to buy more of them. He owns 40 percent of the
company and wants to buy the rest for a little more than $1 billion.
Murdock told "The New York Times (NYSE:NYT)" back when he was 88 that he
wanted to live to be 125. Not sure I`d bet against him.
Investors took Murdock very seriously today, bidding Dole shares up
more than 22 percent, as you see there on heavy volume.
And still ahead, the big risk facing some of the biggest media
companies and the lengths they are going to, to fend off the competition.
But, first, how the international markets closed today.
(MUSIC)
GHARIB: The Energy Department said that the world has at least a
decade`s worth of recoverable shale oil reserves underground. The
government estimates there are about 345 billion barrels or roughly 10
percent of the world`s crude supplies. The report found that Russia has
the largest reserve of oil resources in shale formations, followed by the
U.S., China, Argentina and Libya.
Well, the car that doesn`t get any gasoline got just a little less
expensive for buyers. General Motors (NYSE:GM) is lowering the price of
the all electric Chevy Volt by $4,000, hoping to lift stalling sales. If
you combine these new price cuts with the $7,500 federal tax credit for
electric cars, a brand-new Volt will now cost about $29,000. That`s 25
percent below the sticker price.
MATHISEN: Take that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). Sony (NYSE:SNE) today
unveiled its PlayStation 4, its first new game console in seven years. But
that`s not all, the company said it will be priced at $399 in the U.S.,
$100 less than Microsoft`s Xbox One announced yesterday. What`s more, the
PS4 won`t restrict used games sales or need to be hardwired to the Internet
during games.
GHARIB: The National Cable Show is underway and the big topic is
whether high bills will push consumers to cut the cord or drop their cable
and satellite services in favor of streaming video, and what cable
companies are doing to prevent that trend.
Julia Boorstin has more from Washington.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
JULIA BOORSTIN, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT (voice-
over):
At the heart of concerns are rising cable bills are sports. It`s a rare
type of content people must watch live in real time. That means sports
costs are on the rise and ESPN is the most expensive channel.
Also pushing prices higher: new competition from FOX Sports 1 which
News Corp (NASDAQ:NWS) is launching in more than 90 million homes in
August, and Comcast`s NBC Sports.
Industry analysts Greg Moffett warns that high sports fees are driving
cable bills so high, consumers could cut the cord.
To prove it`s value and keep subscribers hooked, ESPN is offering more
mobile access to live sports to it`s subscribers, even considering paying
mobile carriers to make it cheaper and easier for ESPN subscribers to watch
more mobile video.
JOHN SKIPPER, ESPN CHIEF: Our intention is to always make it as easy
and is convenient for all consumers to consume all our content across all
platforms at any time. We`re not in active discussions but we have
explored whether our helping to subsidize wireless usage would be helpful
and they`re doing that.
BOORSTIN (on camera): While ESPN requires sports fans log in to
access all that mobile content online to make sure they keep paying their
monthly cable bills, other cable giants are hedging their bets against the
risk of court heading (ph). Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:DISCA) is
establishing a bigger online presence, giving away more content for free
with ads.
(voice-over): Discovery communications recently launched an online
only network called Test Tube targeting young men, the demographic that`s
hard for TV advertisers to reach. It will be available on its Web site and
through Xbox, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) TV, Roku boxes and the like.
DAVID ZASLAV, DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS PRESIDENT & CEO: We`re
playing
aggressively in the traditional cable space, but anywhere consumers are
consuming content, we want to play. And so, we`re not making money in that
space yet, but we are -- we have the leading streaming video business in
the U.S. and it`s -- I think for us in terms of the way the world goes,
it`s important for us to stay contemporary.
BOORSTIN: And staying contemporary is all about offering consumers
content where they want it, when they want it, on any device. The question
for the future of the cable industry, whether companies demand consumers
keep paying their monthly cable bill to access that content everywhere or
whether they think the ad revenue from new digital ventures will create a
new viable business.
For NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT, I`m Julia Boorstin in Washington, D.C.
(END VIDEOTAPE)
MATHISEN: Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) is striking back. The company has
asked the U.S. government`s permission to report publicly in the volume and
scope of court orders requiring it to handle information about customers.
The unusual request in the letter to the attorney general and the head of
the FBI comes in the wake of disclosures that Internet companies had
received those secret intelligence-related requests about the activities of
users.
The company is fighting back against allegations it gives the
government broad access to user data such as which Web sites they visit.
Well, our next guest runs with the big boys on Wall Street. In fact,
more often than not, she outruns.
Karen Finerman is president and co-founder of Metropolitan Capital
Advisers, a New York-based management firm. And she`s here to talk markets
and also about her latest book, "Finerman`s Rules: Secrets I`d Only Tell My
Daughters About Business and Life". She is the mother of two sets of
twins, by the way.
But, first, let me ask you -- what is the market telling you in recent
days?
KAREN FINERMAN, METROPOLITAN CAPITAL, PRESIDENT: Oh, you know
what?
I don`t love what the market is telling me actually in recent days. We
have -- we`ve gotten to a period of where we had some non-correlation where
things --
MATHISEN: Meaning?
FINERMAN: Meaning, things traded on their fundamental values, each
stocks particular story was what moved it. And now, when you have these
macro events, it`s acquired (ph) on the macro fund for a while, but now you
have these macro events, particularly, you know, is the Fed going to taper
soon --
MATHISEN: Japan.
FINERMAN: And Japan, which for one of the world`s largest economies,
that market seems to be somewhat out of control. That sort of volatility,
we don`t see that normally in a market that is as developed as Japan.
So, I don`t like seeing those two big macro things on the horizon
because then you start to get into this everything is correlated to one.
And what we`ll do, value investors, that`s very hard when everything
correlates.
GHARIB: Let`s go from macro to micro. Where do you see more risks,
in the stock market or the bond market? And what should investors do?
This is a very confusing time for most individual investors.
FINERMAN: It is. I mean, to me, I -- the bond market seems
particularly scary to me. I feel like you can find value with dividends,
if that`s your interest -- no pun intended -- value dividends in the
market. But this bond market, that to me I think Jim -- Jim Grant once
referred to it as return-free risk. And that`s not for me.
GHARIB: That`s right.
MATHISEN: And bonds today at 14-month highs, on the tenure, in 220,
225 area on the yield. So, I wonder where you would peg a bond yield at
the end of the year. How much higher do they go?
FINERMAN: I don`t know. I hope they are actually higher because I
think that would be coincident with the market, with the economy improving.
But I had -- just today, I had a conversation with a REIT CEO who said, "I
can`t believe we got financing done at 3.25. I can`t believe that`s what
we paid." And -- so, that would make not want to be on the other side of
that trade.
GHARIB: Let`s to turn and talk to you about your book that you just
came out with.
You know, I find that the women I come across these days that are just
coming out of college, or just entering the workforce, are much more open
and upbeat about all the opportunities that await them and it`s very
refreshing.
So, I`m just wondering, what would be your advice to this new
generation of women?
FINERMAN: I think for me, what I was trying to give advice is about
staying out of your own way or getting out of your own way. And I think
sometimes, women aren`t their best advocate and they need to be. They are
in charge now. No one else is in charge.
You know, you`ve gone through your life of college maybe with a plan
and road map, and there`s no clear road map anymore. So they have to be in
charge. They have to speak up for themselves. They have to take some
risks, and challenges --
GHARIB: That`s true for any woman at any stage, and any man.
FINERMAN: Any man, any person, but I think women sometimes are being
risk adverse. I think also makes them hold back somewhat in their career.
MATHISEN: Let`s put a little word association. Sheryl Sandberg?
FINERMAN: Powerful.
MATHISEN: Lean in?
FINERMAN: Lean in. I -- almost all of the book I completely agree
with, particularly, it`s interesting to me when she talks about as women
get higher the corporate ladder, they are seen as less likable.
MATHISEN: Paul Tudor Jones, a trader, who said women couldn`t really
be the equal of men as traders in a certain, narrow context.
FINERMAN: Candid. I would say misguided.
MATHISEN: Let`s talk about -- when you think there will be a female
CEO of one of the major money center banks, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS),
JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), Citi.
FINERMAN: I would have thought when I started Wall Street 25 years
ago, it -- we would have seen it. I think we are a decade away, at least.
GHARIB: Why is that?
MATHISEN: Really?
GHARIB: Real quickly, why?
FINERMAN: I think that they are not building up the ranks quickly
enough. The math isn`t there. There`s not enough --
MATHISEN: The bench isn`t there.
FINERMAN: The bench isn`t deep enough.
GHARIB: Women have to lean in more on Wall Street.
FINERMAN: Yes.
MATHISEN: Karen Finerman, "Finerman`s Rules: Secrets I`d Only Tell My
Daughters about Business and Life" -- thanks very much for being with us.
FINERMAN: Thanks for having me.
MATHISEN: It`s great to see you.
GHARIB: And coming up on the program: if the shoe fits, you may want
to wear it and own a sock, too. We`ll take a look at what`s driving the
comeback of shoe retailer DSW (NYSE:DSW).
But, first, let`s get a check on how commodities, treasuries and
currencies fared today.
(MUSIC)
MATHISEN: Thank you very much.
GHARIB: Whether you`re flying or walking, everybody needs shoes. And
when an underperforming footwear discounter figures out what its core
customers want and rewards them for coming back, shoppers and investors
both benefit from the turn around.
In NBR`s latest installment of "Comeback Companies", Jackie DeAngelis
takes a look at DSW (NYSE:DSW).
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)
JACKIE DEANGELIS, NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT CORRESPONDENT (voice-
over):
If you discount it, they will come, especially when it comes to buying
shoes at big box retailer DSW (NYSE:DSW).
LEEORA BROWN, SHOPPER: The prices are good. The styles are great,
and it`s a large selection.
DEANGELIS: This stock has made a come back all right, shares prices
have run more than 1,000 percent since the stock hit a low a little over
four years ago.
Behind the retailer`s success, an evolution through execution. Just
part of CEO Mike MacDonald`s vision when he took the helm in 2009, amidst
an economic downturn. Several key strategies driving growth at DSW
(NYSE:DSW), including a focus on operating efficiencies, marketing and
breaking ground on new stores.
Today, they have 377 national locations. They plan for almost 400 by
the end of the year.
(on camera): But perhaps the company`s greatest success: catering to
its core customer with deep discounts and rewards program when consumers
need them most.
MIKE MACDONALD, DSW (NYSE:DSW) CEO: It`s a very simple program. It`s
very easy to sign up and essentially after you spend about $150, we will
send you a $10 certificate good on your next purchase.
ENRICA STAEGER, SHOPPER: It`s beneficial and I don`t have to have a
card, you know, just give them my phone number and I get the coupon in the
mail once in awhile and I can use.
DEANGELIS (voice-over): What`s on deck to drive growth forward?
Enhancing the customer experience through what DSW (NYSE:DSW) calls an
omni-channel, making shopping seamless between in store online and mobile.
The company is also experimenting with smaller stores.
MACDONALD: We will be testing smaller format stores that we can use
to both infiltrate smaller markets and to fill market voids that might
exist in existing markets we serve.
DEANGELIS: And DSW (NYSE:DSW) continues to focus on its e-commerce
strategy.
MACDONALD: In `09, the business was good, but we weren`t making any
money. And since that time, we`ve continued to grow it and now, it`s a
very significant contributor to our bottom line.
DEANGELIS: When sales rely on consumers, there always are risks.
MACDONALD: Things like higher taxes, higher gas prices, particularly
in the Midwest. I think early in the year, they worried about some of the
national budget concerns, the sequester, all of that.
DEANGELIS: But still, most analysts that covered the stock rated a
buy, some projecting long-term earnings growth of 15 percent to 20 percent.
For NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT, I`m Jackie DeAngelis.
(END VIDEOTAPE)
MATHISEN: And finally tonight, you may be too late if you were looking
for a very specific used copy of the great American novel as a Father`s Day
gift. A first edition of the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic, "The Great
Gatsby", sold for $112,500 at Sotheby`s in New York City today, right about
the pre-auction estimate.
The buyer wants to remain anonymous -- DiCaprio, no, not really --
says the book appears to be in good condition and has hand-written notes
and corrections from its original owner, the critic and novelist, Malcolm
Cowley. How about that?
GHARIB: If only F. Scott Fitzgerald knew, because he died feeling a
failure.
MATHISEN: Is that right?
GHARIB: He felt like his literature wouldn`t outlive --
MATHISEN: Do you agree with Karen Finerman, it will be another decade
before there`s a woman CEO?
GHARIB: I hope it`s sooner than that. She knows best, but I hope
it`s sooner than that.
That`s NIGHTLY BUSINESS REPORT for tonight. I`m Susie Gharib, thanks
for watching.
MATHISEN: And thanks from me as well. I`m Tyler Mathisen. Have a
great evening, everybody. And be sure to log on to our Web site NBR.com.
We`ll see you back here tomorrow night.
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