Markets Finish Week on Strong Note (WMG, T)

Markets finish week on strong note with gains. European markets began to go into a panic in the afternoon, after Greece announced their considering dropping the euro. In domestic news, the non-farm payroll reports, expected to be weak, turned out to be very strong. Private industries are adding jobs at a fast pace. In corporate news, Warner Music Group (WMG) is being purchase by private firm Access Industries.

Word on the Street

• Markets add gains to finish week on a strong note.
• Greece threatens to jump from the euro causing investors to panic.
• Jobs report states private industries continue to increase hiring.
• AT&T (T) and Samsung unveil their new, slim smartphone.
• Access Industries is purchasing music company Warner Music Group (WMG) for $3.3 billion.
• Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) reports impressive earnings sending shares soaring.

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