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"There will be benefits that the (London 2012) Olympics will create that will last for years and years .. the improved public transport infrastructure is one such example," Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell told CNBC.
CNBC's Mary Thompson reports on the trading day from the NYSE.
CNBC's Trish Regan sits in for Maria Bartiromo to discuss the day's top business and financial stories, and look ahead to Friday's Closing Bell.