Microsoft Corp. ( MSFT) closed November back below the support, line a, from the 2011 highs.

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The Government also confirmed today that officials from the intelligence agencies below director level will give evidence in closed sessions.

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But the small-cap index immediately reversed course from its new record peak of 859.08, and closed the week below the 850 level.

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