This brought him to the immediate attention of the literary establishment and the Russian reading public, as well, inevitably, as the tsar's secret police.

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Both gold and silver markets extended early losses to trade sharply lower in late-morning dealings Thursday, in the immediate aftermath of a reported stronger-than-expected reading from the Chicago Purchasing Managers Index in January (55.6 versus 50.0 in December).

FORBES: P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Ends Solidly Lower ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Report on Friday

Industrial capacity utilization hangs at a recessionary reading of 70%, showing no sign of immediate resurgence, but the non-financial sector holds and generates more cash and refinances debt at attractive rates.

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Kobo's diamond pattern reappears on the Vox's lock screen, which also contains a rotating selection of quotes from authors -- an immediate reminder that, at its heart, the Vox is a reading device.

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However, a 2-1 final-day win over Reading a year later resulted in Blues clinching the second automatic promotion place from the Championship and an immediate return to the Premier League.

BBC: Birmingham manager Alex McLeish starts contract talks

Gold and silver markets sold off sharply in the immediate aftermath of the release of U.S. third-quarter GDP data, which showed a surprisingly strong reading of up 3.1%, on an annualized basis.

FORBES: A.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Sells Off Again, Hits Fresh 3.5-Mo. Low, on Stronger U.S. GDP Report

Gold and silver markets sold off sharply Thursday morning in the immediate aftermath of the release of U.S. third-quarter GDP data, which showed a surprisingly strong reading of up 3.1%, on an annualized basis.

FORBES: P.M. Kitco Metals Roundup: Gold Ends Sharply Lower amid Improving U.S. Economic Data, More Technical Selling