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U.S. stock market report 0702 EST 09Nov2009-Altria Group is a bargain for investors: Barron's ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Barron's wrote that shares of Altria Group were a bargain, citing the company's low multiple, high yield and strong brands.

The financial publication added that the company had little downside, and a lot of potential to rally.

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Shares of Altria closed Friday at $18.54;

Reuters Messaging: ryan.vlastelica.reuters.com@reuters.net 0659 EST 09Nov2009-Advanta files for bankruptcy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Advanta Corp on Sunday filed for bankruptcy protection, as the economic crisis hurt its small business customers.

The comapny listed total assets of about $363 million and total debt of $331 million.

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The stock closed Friday at 33 cents.

Reuters Messaging: ryan.vlastelica.reuters.com@reuters.net 0653 EST 09Nov2009-Economic indicators for Nov. 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Economic indicators on tap for Monday include October employment trends data.

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Reuters Messaging: ryan.vlastelica.reuters.com@reuters.net 0648 EST 09Nov2009-Earnings diary for Nov. 9 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Companies scheduled to report quarterly results on Monday include: Electronics Arts Inc, Fluor Corp, Sempra Energy, Tesoro Corp and Rockwell Automation Inc.

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