Computer Glitch Could Have Wiped $7.9 Billion Off ETF

Authorities spotted what appears to be a $7.9 billion computer glitch at NYSE Euronext’s Arca stock market.

A system upgrade at Arca triggered an apparent 9.6% drop in an exchange-traded fund Monday, Bloomberg News said. That plunge would have knocked $7.9 billion off one of the country’s most popular securities.

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The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust was trading at $106.46 at 4.15pm…

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Walgreen CFO Arrested on Drunk Driving Charges … Again

Walgreen Chief Financial Officer Wade Miquelon was arrested on drunk driving charges last month — his second such arrest in a little more than a year. The drugstore chain calls it a personal matter, but when it comes to execut…

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Tylenol Products on Odor Complaints

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is recalling Tylenol products because of a musty odor, the company’s third such recall in 12 months.

J&J is yanking a line of Tylenol 8-hour caplets containing 127,728 bottles after customers complained of a musty smell…

Coca-Cola Earnings Rise to 88 Cents Per Share

The Coca-Cola Company (KO) reported earnings of 88 cents per share for the third quarter, up 9% from a year earlier.

Net revenue rose 5% to $8.4 billion in the quarter, boosted by a strong performance in the North American market, the company said in a statement. International volume also rose 6% in the quarter.

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Bank of America Earnings: Large Loss on Special Charge

The nation’s largest bank reported a third-quarter net loss of $7.3 billion due to a $10.4 billion goodwill charge. Excluding that, Bank of America’s adjusted net income of $3.1 billion trounced expectations.
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