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February 06, 2012 @ 10:13 PM

Dow Jones Industrials 12,845.13- 17.10
Nasdaq Composite 2,901.99- 3.67
S&P 500 1,344.33- 0.57
S&P Mid-Cap 400 970.23- 1.02
10 Year Treasury Note 1.90- 0.05
Wilshire 5000 14,160.02- 7.69

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