Markets remain close to flat this morning as there has been little news or behind the scenes market activity to drive prices higher.
- Dow down 0.05%
- NASDAQ down 0.20%
- S&P 500 down 0.13%
- DAX down 0.19%
- CAC 40 down 0.19%
- FTSE 100 down 0.26%

The euro has dipped from its 5-month high.

Baidu gets upgraded, by Pacific Crest.

Transocean entering an uptrend.

Deutsche Bank downgrades China Unicom.

Merger talks with Santander stall.
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