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Oil and other things you need to know about Thursday
Markets could see some month-end window dressing as the third quarter ticks away Thursday. There are a few economic reports, including weekly jobless claims, the final look at second-quarter GDP and the U.S. trade deficit, all at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Pending home sales are reported at 10 a.m. There are also earnings from Pepsico and ConAgra, ahead of the opening bell, and Costco reports after the close. "Window dressing" is a term for the final touches that managers give their portfolios to lock in gains and shift their holdings for the end of the quarter. "The market's focus is on what's happening in Japan, what are ... (full story)