Bearish pick Research in Motion, which rose 300%, did most of the damage.

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"We didn't cherry pick these kids, " says Mr. Rose.

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As in four recent periods when share prices rose even as inflation increased, the pick-up in prices should be welcomed as a sign that an economy that was showing worrying signs of weakness is recovering, and not of the central bank losing its grip.

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The only bright spots for Europe were the wins for Robert Karlsson, Justin Rose, debutant Graeme McDowell and impressive wildcard pick Ian Poulter, who justified his selection by ending up as the event's leading scorer with four points from five matches.

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Vehicles sales for Ford Motors rose 13% helped by strong performances by F-series pick up trucks and Escape SUV, which were up 19% and 37% respectively.

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If you had to pick just one lens for all your skiing, Flandro says it should be rose or amber with 35% VLT.

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Rose managed only two rounds of 74, which leaves him requiring a pick in all probability, while Donald - who is in position to qualify as things stand - is struggling to make the cut too at three over with nine to play.

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The platinum group metals rose sharply this week, supported by expected supply disruptions in South Africa, just as demand might pick up as auto sales grow.

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