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CVS CEO Larry Merlo & Aetna CEO Mark Bertolini Break Down Blockbuster $69 Billion Merger

CVS Health President & CEO Larry Merlo and Aetna Chairman & CEO Mark Bertolini discuss CVS buying Aetna in $69 billion deal on CNBC.

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Final Trades from last night’s Fast Money on CNBC.

Brent Continues To Tumble As Economic Data Fails To Support Global Recovery

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) dipped below $70 on to start the week as the commodity continued to free-fall following OPEC’s decision not to implement a cut. The commodity traded at $68.60 at 8:30 GMT on Monday morning as investors looked to economic data for any indication that the global economy could pick up.

OPEC Could Cut Next Week

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) was steady above $78 on Thursday as markets prepared for a busy day of economic releases. The commodity traded at $78.06 at 7:45 GMT as investors kept their focus on OPEC’s upcoming meeting and whether or not the cartel would cut output.

Brent Falls Lower On Japan Data

Brent crude (BNO, quote) oil began the week on a low note after GDP data helped confirm suspicions of a global slowdown. The commodity traded at $78.19 at 8:15 GMT, following surprising reports that Japan had fallen into a recession.

Brent Prices Remain Low With No Supply Cut Expected

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) remained below $89 on Tuesday as a global supply glut continued to weight on prices.

Brent Near $108 With Tension In Israel In Focus

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) declined on Monday as tension in Gaza cooled off following a difficult to achieve humanitarian agreement between Hamas and Israeli forces.

Brent Near Three Week High On Supply Worries

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) made its way above $110 on Thursday as rising tension in Ukraine raised concerns about supply interruptions.

Brent Steady Despite US Inventory Expectations

Brent crude oil (BNO, quote) was steady near $108 on Tuesday despite expectations that US inventories reached a new record high last week.

5 Things You Need To Know To Profit In Europe

As an investor, misunderstandings and overreaction can offer some of the best opportunities to profit. Here 5 widely held beliefs are challenged and attractive investment strategies revealed: There is no need to fear deflation; The stock market trade has reversed; It’s not too late to join the (small cap) party; Central Bank action will not achieve its goal; Turmoil in Ukraine unlikely to directly impact earnings…