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North Korea says will take 'positive steps' for peace

BEIJING (Reuters) - A North Korean envoy told China's president on Friday that his reclusive country was willing to take "positive actions" to ensure peace and stability on the Korean peninsula, as China steps up diplomatic efforts to bring Pyongyang back to talks. Full story

Maria's Observation: 'Buy on the Dip' Market

   From the FOMC Minutes, to an unexpected weak report on manufacturing in China, what has changed about investing strategy? CNBC's Maria Bartiromo shares her observation.

EU denies breakdown in solar panel talks

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission rejected Chinese trade association statements that talks to resolve a dispute over allegations of dumping of solar panels had broken down, while Chinese comments highlighted risks the dispute could escalate. Full story

Commodities Fall on China Data

   China factory data is slowing, and industrial commodities, as well as copper and palladium slid on the news, reports CNBC's Sharon Epperson. Frank McGhee, Integrated Brokerage Services, offers insight on gold.

Sector Snap: Casino stocks fall on China worries

Shares of casino companies took a hit Thursday as the broader stock market declined due to fears a slowdown in China's economy. A sustained slowdown in China would rattle the sector with double-digit gaming revenue from Macau. Full story

US stock market recovers most of an early loss

Stock prices are slightly lower at midday on Wall Street after manufacturing contracted unexpectedly in China this month. Full story

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China factory activity shrinks for first time in seven months: flash PMI

Survey shows China manufacturing contracting

Lenovo's fourth-quarter net profit nearly doubles on Chinese PC, phone demand

Panel urges tougher U.S. response to trade secret theft

European banks stop sending money to North Korea: aid groups

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  Obama administration admits to 4 American drone deaths overseas

Thursday’s Agenda panel discusses the IRS and AP scandals, as well as the Obama Administration’s admission that the U.S. killed four American citizens overseas in drone strikes.

  China's Big Hollywood Ambition

Chinese investment in the U.S. is extremely controversial, with CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera; and Gordon Chang, author of "The Coming Collapse of China," says the U.S. needs to be careful because the Chinese want to control Hollywood.

  Why Chinese Are Eager to Invest In US

Chinese investors cite lack of corruption and rule of law as key to investing in U.S.

  China Buying Big Into US

A company owned by the Chinese government is building schools in South Carolina and fixing bridges in NY State. Still, China Construction of America, wants to be seen as an American company, reports CNBC's Michelle Caruso-Cabrera.

  MGM Resorts CEO Reacts to Fed's Message

Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, weighs in on the firm's expansion plans in the U.S. and Macau, China.

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