Burberry, Associated British Foods & Whitbread – Stock outlook
The last segment with Connor Campbell, Financial Analyst at Spreadex focuses in on 3 stocks; Burberry, Associated British Foods & Whitbread.
7m Jan 16, 2018
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Key events this week for FTSE
Connor Campbell Financial Analyst at Spreadex talks FTSE, with retail sales figure this Friday could see an impact due to the vast amount of retail stocks within the FTSE. Whitbread, Association British Foods and Burberry could also could influence this stock.
2m Jan 16, 2018
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The consistency of GBP/USD
Connor Campbell Financial Analyst at Spreadex starts with GBP/USD, discussing the sharp climb it made at the end of last week.  UK inflation figure out this morning too, this slight fall cannot distinguish any long-term reduction running into 2018. From a perspective of clients, Connor explains a pattern of buying and then sitting due to the consistency of this stock.
3m Jan 16, 2018
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US Tax Reforms Passed, Catalan Elections and BoE olive branch to European Banks
US Tax Reforms Passed, Catalan Elections and BoE olive branch to European Banks Matt Brown Finance Editor at Core Finance joins Nick Batsford to discuss the major events of the day. Market MoverUS Tax reforms. With the bill finally passing it's way through the Senate, the markets have remained steady without any overall euphoria. If anything an element of relief as traders and investors now d...
6m Dec 21, 2017
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Morning Show : Trump's Big Tax Win & Tesco Booker
Morning Show : Trumps Big Tax Win & Tesco BookerTim Harrison, Head of Wealth Management at Linear Investments speak to Core Finance Presenter Matt Brown about the key market moving news of the day. With the US Tax reform in the final stretch and expected to be completed this side of Christmas, the markets are trading flat as the final touches are added or amended to the bill. Harrison talks ab...
7m Dec 20, 2017
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Barnier on UK Banks, Twitter outperforms & US Tax reforms edge closer
Morning Show: Barnier on UK Banks, Twitter outperforms & US Tax reforms edge closer.Matt Brown, Finance Editor at Core Finance speaks to Nick Batsford about the bigger market moving events of the day. With Michael Barnier stating UK Banks will not have a bespoke deal in a post Brexit environment, is the E.U. trying to hamper the business of the City of London? How will this impact jobs and ser...
8m Dec 19, 2017
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Morning Show - Bitcoin on CME, US Tax Reform and Brexit talks
Morning Show - Bitcoin on CME, US Tax Reform and Brexit talksFinance Editor, Matt Brown speaks to CEO Nick Batsford about the major market headlines of the day. Starting off with the launch of Bitcoin on the CME, Brown talks about the continued rise of the Cryptocurrency. Also how the launch on the on the CME will help add liquidity for trading. This is as the exchange derives it's pricing off...
6m Dec 18, 2017
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Morning Show : Brexit vote and Central Banks in focus
Tim Harrison, Head of Wealth Management at Linear Investments talks to Matt Brown, presenter at Core Finance about the major market moving events. With the Fed raising rates overnight, focus falls on the dot-plot for 2018 and 2019.  With little changes, the USD has retreated. Harrison notes the strong performance of US-led global markets.  Focusing on how the continuing bull run can continue, ...
11m Dec 14, 2017
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UK inflation beats but Bank of England unlikely to react
UK inflation beats but Bank of England unlikely to reactMatt brown, Financial Editor at Core Finance joins presenter Colin Lloyd to discuss the major market moving events of the day.After the the CPI showed a higher than expected print of 3.1% for year on year in the UK, brown comments that the Bank of England will be looking more closely at the core inflation data that hasn't moved in the last...
8m Dec 12, 2017
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Brexit & Bitcoin the main talking points today
Brexit & Bitcoin the main talking points todayMatt Brown, Finance Editor at Core Finance speaks to Nick Batsford regarding the major market movers at the start of the trading week. Brexit, having been a major driver last week is again in focus, with headlines stating David Davies, the UK Brexit Minister indicating the deal struck next week might yet unravel. Especially if a trade deal is not a...
7m Dec 11, 2017
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US Tech into Banks Rotation, Brexit DUPed and CBOE Bitcoin
US Tech into Banks Rotation, Brexit DUPed and CBOE BitcoinMatt Brown joins Nick Batsford to discuss the major market moving events including:Post Senate approval of Trump Tax reforms US investors are moving from Tech stocks into Banks, although this is seen as healthy and fund managers will be looking for value into year end and taking profits from strong performing US Tech sector. After Brexi...
7m Dec 05, 2017
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Bitcoin's amazing week: "It crashed and then it un-crashed!"
Bitcoin Clem Chambers, Founder & CEO of ADVFN gives a brief overview of Bitcoin in the last week. How "it crashed and then it un-crashed!" Clem describes the last week as "amazing" with the ups and downs of the Cryptocurrency. It only just went back up to its previous highs after its crash. Clem suggests that this is the people in Asia who are buying heavily into Bitcoin and may have something...
7m Dec 04, 2017
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Markets boost as tax reforms passed by US Senate
Markets have had a boost as US Senate passes the tax reforms bill. This is good for the Trump administration and US tax reforms have helped boost the markets. European markers are also performing very well. We have also seen Crude Oil fall, on the back of OPEC agreeing to keep production cuts for 2018. Unsurprisingly, Bitcoin keeps moving to the upside. Matt and Rob weigh up whether it is a po...
8m Dec 04, 2017
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The US tax reforms are supporting the market
US tax reforms are in focus for Matt Brown this morning. Nick Batsford highlights that the average S&P 500 company pay 28% corporation tax, and they are looking to pull it back to 20%. Matt Brown, Finance Editor says it looks like a vote may go ahead today or tomorrow, to finally get the US tax reforms though. Banks rallied in the US yesterday, but then Tech stocks pulled back, especially Apple...
6m Nov 30, 2017
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North Korea and Bitcoin going ballistic
North Korea and Bitcoin going ballisticMatt Brown joins Nick Batsford to discuss all the major market moving events. These include : Bitcoin, North Korea, Royal Wedding, Brexit deals, U.S. Tax reforms and the FTSE. Brown discusses the the rise of above Bitcoin above the key $10,000 level and how with North Korea launching another ballistic missile how Bitcoin could be seen as a safe haven play...
7m Nov 29, 2017
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Traditional Market Inaction Fuels Bitcoin Interest
There is lots to discuss in the headlines that could move the markets, including Korean missile crisis, Bitcoin about 10,000, Donald Trump & Tax Reforms and of course, Brexit. Craig Erlam, Senior Market Analyst at OANDA is interested by the fact there is so much going on at the moment, but if you look at the market you wouldn't know it. This is because they have become, what Craig describes as...
5m Nov 29, 2017
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Major banks pass stress tests, but we are still not convinced
Market Mover The Bank of England passes all seven major banks in the UK stress tests. RBS & Lloyds had a few issues, but they got there in the end which is the important thing. These stress tests if in case we have a Hard Brexit and the banks are not as strong as stable as they should be, says Matt Brown. Stocks have not moved as a result as a consequence of them all passing the tests. Matt b...
6m Nov 28, 2017
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Bitcoin ranked 30th most valued currency in the world
Market Mover - Bitcoin Another huge move in Bitcoin over the weekend, up 13%. Very fast market, bulls are very happy! All other cryptocurrencies also moving up. Markets generally are slightly risk-off at the moment, however equity markets starting to edge to the positive side this morning. Also touched on is the Chinese market and high yield debt. Watch the segment to find out how this effect...
6m Nov 27, 2017
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Volatility transferred from China to US Tech stocks?
Announcements from China tend to be overlooked, says Ben Kumar, Investment Manager 7IM. The government is saying to equities markets and speculative traders in China, "we are worried about the credit expansion and the run-up in asset prices". Chinese markets have fallen 3% as a result and they have done it at a time where other markets (US & Japan) are closed for holidays. The main catalyst fo...
5m Nov 23, 2017
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The big game is not government policy, it's Brexit
Ben Kumar, Investment Manager, 7IM & Matt Brown discuss the Budget, government policy, the UK economy and Brexit. Ben thinks it is a budget that contained very little information, and he thinks this is because there is very little information for the government to work with. Kumar says the Office for Budget Responsibility downgraded UK growth forecast. They downgraded according to statement by...
6m Nov 23, 2017
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UK GDP, Thanksgiving, China Debt and The Budget driving markets
UK GDP, Thanksgiving, China Debt and The Budget driving markets Tim Harrison Head of Wealth Management at Linear Investments joins Matt Brown on the Core Finance Morning Show to discuss UK GDP, the U.S. Inflation Slowdown, the fallout from Hammond's Budget including the outlook for the UK Housebuilders. Stocks covered include: Centrica - owner of British Gas post weak numbers, seeing the stoc...
9m Nov 23, 2017
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The US in a grinding relentless Bull Market
US markets are going from strength to strength, and in a relentless Bull Market. Tim Harrison, Head of Wealth Management at Linear Investment. joins Matt Brown. The recent issues of tax reforms do not seem to effecting the markets. They just keep on going up and up. Companies are also progressing, so as Tim describes it there is "an element of euphoria in micro economy". However there is potent...
10m Nov 22, 2017
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UK Budget - Hammond may have more cash to play with
UK Budget preview - Hammond may have more cash to play with Shaun Richards of Not a Yes Man Economics talks to Matt Brown about the UK Budget, Bank of England and OBR latest statistics.Ahead of the Hammond's first Autumn Budget, Richards talks about the Bank of England requesting an extra £25 billion to use for the UK Banks. This due to the economy being stronger and therefore lending is incre...
8m Nov 22, 2017
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Sterling is resilient, but will continue to weaken in 2018
In the face of political uncertainty sterling is proving to be resilient. Jeremy Stretch, Head of G10 FX for CIBC discusses its performance and tells us that it has been oscillating north of 1.32, nearer 1.33. He is interested to see what the MPC policy makers are going to underline in their current testimonies. Some of the MPC members are very vocal in the need for additional action. In the c...
3m Nov 21, 2017
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CAD will fall further, AUD set to move higher
Canadian Dollar We have seen extreme volatility in the past 3 months. Run up to the upper 1.30's down to lows of 1.20. We are still in the scenario where rate spreads are negatively affecting Canada. We have seen the Canadian Bond market outperforming as of late. Jeremy Stretch, Head of G10 FX for CIBC believes the Canadian Bond market has further to run; so this suggests that the CAD has furt...
2m Nov 21, 2017
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Euro not frightened of Merkel's warning
Angela Merkel signals that she could opt for a new public vote. This however has not caused as much market disturbance as one would assume. Jeremy Stretch, Head of G10 FX for CIBC takes us through the situation and why the markets are acting as they are. The announcement did indeed catch the markets off guard. At the start of the year markets were terrified by political uncertainty. The French...
3m Nov 21, 2017
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Brexit and Europe still moving markets
Brexit and Europe moving markets Matt Brown speaks to Nick Batsford regarding Brexit and European woes moving equity and FX Markets. Brown highlights comments by Barnier and Prime Minister May uniting her Government to agree a level for the Brexit divorce bill. Brown discusses how 20 Investment Banks are lining up a rival clearing house in Europe and what that means for the UK and it's financi...
5m Nov 21, 2017
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EURUSD 'Choppy' over coalition talks, USDJPY bearish outlook.
EURUSD 'Choppy' over coalition talks, USDJPY bearish outlookRyan Littlestone, Trader & Analyst at Foresflow.live speak to Matt brown about the choppy trading in EURUSD and the potential bearish outlook for the USDJPY. Littlestone highlights the ongoing coaltion talks in Germany and how the discussions have been weighing on the EURUSD. With Merkel trying to broker a three-way Jamacian Coaltion d...
7m Nov 20, 2017
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Equity Markets in Bearish Mood - Clem Chambers
Clem Chambers, Founder and CEO of ADVFN joins Matt Brown on Core Finance to talk about the equity markets.  Markets are currently in a bearish mood which is similar to last year when Donald Trump was about to win the election.  Clem points out that the markets seem to be doing the same, and if they follow the same pattern will give a good run up to Christmas. Clem also points out that reverse ...
6m Nov 20, 2017
6m
Bitcoin reaches the 8000 dollar mark - Clem Chambers
Matt Brown talks to Clem Chambers, CEO and Founder of ADVFN to discuss Bitcoin as it reaches the 8000 dollar mark compared to other cryptocurrencies.  Clem points out that Bitcoin has reached over six thousand pounds a coin and says the market will see ten thousand dollars very soon.  Despite this some of the alt coins are also moving because of the interest in alternate versions of Bitcoin.  H...
4m Nov 20, 2017
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Week Ahead: What to look out for in the markets
There is a lot to grab hold of this morning and look at in the markets, we have: Merkel's problems over in Germany Mugabe over in Zimbabwe Bitcoin breaking through 8000We have all of this headline news and yet the markets are a bit "jittery" this morning, says Tim Harrison, Head of Wealth Management at Linear Investments. This is ahead of the budget later this week and general "tentativeness i...
3m Nov 20, 2017
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German Politics: UK are not alone in political woes!
German politics is directing the markets this morning and it's not good news for Angela Merkel.  The 3 party coalition deal has all fallen apart. The FDP have now pulled out of the coalition talks. This now means further talks could now continue and there may even be another election in a couple of months says Finance Editor Matt Brown. This latest issue in German politics means the Euro and t...
6m Nov 20, 2017
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Portfolios will be down on the week... but they have had a stellar year!
It is going to be one of those weeks where portfolios will be down on the week... but they have had a stellar year! Hedge fund managers will start to focus on the end of the year now, says Matt Brown, Finance Editor at Core Finance. Also, US Tax reforms are allegedly being pushed forward, so the markets are waiting to see if this will happen. FTSE one to watch is Carillion, they have had their...
7m Nov 17, 2017
7m
UK Retail Sales, US Tax Reforms, Royal Mail, Greggs, Jesus & Da Vinci
UK Retail Sales, US Tax Reforms, Royal Mail, Greggs, Jesus & Da Vinci Matt Brown Independent market Analyst talks to Nick Batsford regarding UK Retail Sales, US Tax Reforms, Royal Mail, Greggs, Jesus & Da Vinci. Brown talks about the slowing appetite for risk in Equities.  The US Dollar as a result of delaying US Tax Reforms. UK Retail sales are in focus as sales data beats expectations, help...
6m Nov 16, 2017
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Incubating companies, Robot Teachers & a Young Elon Musk: The Milamber Ventures story
Business acceleration, incubating companies and growth are all important elements for Andy Hasoon, Chairman of Milamber Ventures PLC. Andy tells us about his business accelerator Milamber Ventures PLC. A company that focuses on companies in the educational, tech and media space. Milamber Ventures helps them in all aspects of their growth, allowing them to access their experienced team of ex MI...
11m Nov 15, 2017
11m
The good, The Bad, The Ugly: Bond Market compression suggests global correction
The global bond market compression story is a fascinating insight in to the global market. We discuss the latest with Bill Blain, Strategist for Mint Partners. The GoodWe are seeing central banks moving in to macro alignment; globally, they are all starting to raise interest rates. They all see signs of growth. They are all beginning to anticipate that. Bill believes that we will see most of t...
8m Nov 15, 2017
8m
GoodBox - Doing well by doing good
GoodBox - Doing well by doing good Andrew O'Brien - CEO and Founder of unlisted Goodbox speaks to Matt Brown with regards to how GoodBox are trying to revolutionise the Charity fund raising space. O'Brien discusses how GoodBox have developed charity collection boxes that allow for contactless payments, doing away with old fashioned coin and note collections. The cornerstone to GoodBox is the st...
12m Nov 15, 2017
12m
Markets Stutter, UK Jobs data in Focus & Croydon Westfield
Markets Stutter, UK Jobs data in Focus & Croydon WestfieldMatt Brown, Market Commentator speaks to Nick Batsford about the Stutter in Equity Markets as US Tax reforms delay and investors review the bullish uptrend of 2017. As Trump's adminstration is still eager to push through corporate tax reforms. UK jobs data prints will impact the pound and how Croydon Council has given the go-ahead to a n...
6m Nov 15, 2017
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Positive UK Jobs Data doesn't mean positive wage growth
UK Jobs data was released this morning, and they were pretty positive. However there is always a questions on wage growth and if we will see it increase. According to Shaun Richards, of Not A Yes Man Economics, the Bank of England raised bank rates last week as they see the prospects of wage growth being higher. He does however believe that the wage numbers have a lot of problems. Unemployment...
7m Nov 15, 2017
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2% UK Growth cap is unreliable: Predictive bodies are bad
The ​Bank of England has said that the UK Growth cap is 2%. ​However the UK economy is doing well, all things considered. We discuss the latest with Shaun Richards, Not A Yes Man Economics, and listen to his views on Forward Guidance. We have a lot of different governmental bodies claim to improve situations; however they are wrong. For example the productivity numbers are positive, but this h...
6m Nov 15, 2017
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Retailers make or break festive season and the data dump in focus
Retailer's make or break festive season and data dump in focus. Market Mover We have had a bit of a data dump this morning, with RPI, CPI, PPI all less than expected. Inflation numbers are not looking great, however the CPI is looking good. Matt notes this is the core figure that the BoE look at, so it might make Mark Carney feel a little bit better after the rate hike! Again, the UK governm...
7m Nov 14, 2017
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Fundamentals indicate oil price is too high
Crude Oil is first discussed by Gaurav Sharma, Business Editor at the IB Times, and Matt Brown. Gaurav says over the last fortnight, we have seen on a week on week basis, we have seen Brent and WTI 2% higher. If you look further, you are seeing a trend that's been around since October.  Watch the full segment to get an insight into Gaurav's analysis. The main points of the segment are: Oil pr...
9m Nov 13, 2017
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Bitcoin Crash - What is Bitcoin? And will it continue to rise?
Bitcoin Crash - What is Bitcoin? And will it continue to rise Clem Chambers, Founder and CEO of ADVFN talks about the sell-off in Bitcoin over the weekend and why this happened. Chambers highlights the difference in the markets idea of what Bitcoin actually is. Is it a store of wealth or a currency? Chambers notes that the creators of bitcoin see it as a store of wealth, yet owners are lookin...
7m Nov 13, 2017
7m
UK Prime Minister – who would want Theresa May’s Job
Clem Chambers, CEO & Founder ADVFN talks to Matt Brown about the current political fall out in the UK Government, the calls for Prime Minister Theresa May to resign and who would take her job. Those opposed to Brexit are trying to unseat Prime Minister May. This is coming at a crucial point in negotiations with the E.U.Chambers notes the weakness in the pound and how it is potentially oversold...
6m Nov 13, 2017
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The daggers are out for Theresa May
It would appear the daggers are out for Theresa May! Political is the focus of this trading week according to Matt and Tim Harrison, Head of Wealth Management of Linear Investments. The major effect on the markets is on sterling, which is being pushed towards 130. May even break through the 113 - 129 level. This is worrying for Tim, because at this moment in time, we really need political supp...
3m Nov 13, 2017
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How is the UK supposed to get behind Theresa May if her party can't?
Political issues are the focus of today's headlines. Theresa May is facing a lot of pressure from her backbenchers and politicians to step down. Although Matt understands their vote of no confidence in Theresa May, this is a critical time for the UK in negotiating the best deal possible from Brexit. The divorce bill currently must be a priority as a lot of figures are being flown around. It is...
6m Nov 13, 2017
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US tax reforms unlikely to happen this year
Market Mover Markets are flat as US Tax reforms are pushed back. The corporation tax reforms have been pushed back to 2019. Futures are indicating pretty much flat today. Matt thinks it is unlikely that the US tax reforms are going to happen this year. Matt explains to viewers wow US tax reforms are effecting the market have a look into. UK Manufacturing have had good numbers and beat expect...
5m Nov 10, 2017
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Focus on companies reporting, as markets fall flat
This morning we are focusing on companies reporting, as markets are a little bit flat, feels like to Matt Brown that the markets are running out of steam. There is little in the way of macro data, equities are in a holding patterns and they are just seeing where to go from here. Strong numbers out of China, and all eyes on the US tax reform bill this evening. Look out for news flow on that say...
6m Nov 09, 2017
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Global Markets overvalued or not? - ADVFN
Global Markets overvalued or not? Global Markets - Clem Chambers, CEO & Founder of ADVFN talks to Matt Brown about the rise in equity values in 2017 and where they can head from here. Chambers highlights the unwind of QE and how this may impact the market liquidity. Chambers is still bearish of the markets and is looking for a down wave, although trying to pick the top in the markets is a fool...
5m Nov 06, 2017
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Paradise Papers: Investors should be allowed to put their money where they wish
Paradise Papers - Investors should be allowed to put their money where they wish, as long as it's legal.Tim Harrison, Head of Wealth Management at Linear Investments speaks to Matt Brown about the coverage over the weekend of the Queen having investments offshore. Harrison looks at the data heavy announcements from the previous week. All eyes will be on U.K. companies reporting, including Sains...
5m Nov 06, 2017
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