China will "endeavor" to cut emissions of carbon dioxide -- the most prevalent of the greenhouse gases that cause climate change -- by "a notable margin" in coming years, Hu said, adding that China also will "vigorously develop renewable energy and nuclear energy" with the goal of increasing the share of non-fossil fuels in total energy consumption to 15 percent by 2020.

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Notable retailers that lagged expectations by a wide margin include Target and teen-focused retailers like Abercrombie, Aeropostale and Hot Topic.

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To meet margin calls, McClendon rapidly unloaded his Chesapeake stake, much of it at a notable discount to what he paid.

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