After earnings warnings and losses, Apple users and investors alike would appreciate a little good financial news.

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As the week progressed there were earnings warnings from FedEx ( FDX) and Norfolk Southern ( NSC) and the entire sector was for sale.

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Since these dates stocks declined and the bond yield fell, as weaker than expected economic data and earnings warnings trumped the market speculation due to quantitative earnings.

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