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Downward direction for the early openers: Kiwis -0.2%, Aussies -0.1%, Nikkers -0.2% and Sth Korea -1.1%.

 

Little movement in Aussie sectors: Energy +0.7% down to Utilities -0.4%.

 

 

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The economic impact of the firearms industry is up 66 percent since the beginning of the Great Recession, providing an unexpected shot in the arm for the economy, according to a new study.

 

The National Shooting Sports Foundation says the economic impact of firearm sales — a figure that includes jobs. taxes and sales — hit $31 billion in 2011, up from $19 billion in 2008.

 

Jobs in the firearms business jumped 30 percent from 2008 to 2011.

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The economic impact of the firearms industry is up 66 percent since the beginning of the Great Recession, providing an unexpected shot in the arm for the economy, according to a new study.

 

The National Shooting Sports Foundation says the economic impact of firearm sales — a figure that includes jobs. taxes and sales — hit $31 billion in 2011, up from $19 billion in 2008.

 

Jobs in the firearms business jumped 30 percent from 2008 to 2011.

 

I think those who purchase firearms are probably more afraid that a TV series plot becomes reality than the actual recession.

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Any upticks in canned food and beef jerky sales? :lol:

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Nothing too riveting happened today. All Ords closed +0.1% with Energy and Healthcare both +1%. The resource sectors had minor losses and Utilties -0.7% was down the most.

 

Over in Asia, China +1.2%, Honkers +0.1%, India -0.8% and Nikkers -0.3%.

 

 

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