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Robert Howe, chief executive officer at Geomatrix is 60% net long on the Asian markets despite his belief that they are in bear market territory. He explains his investment strategy to CNBC's Maura Fogarty.
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.
CNBC's Mary Thompson reports on the trading day from the NYSE.
The top headlines this hour, with CNBC's Sri Jegarajah.
BHP Billiton CEO, Marius Kloppers, updated investors on the mining giant's future plans at its annual general meeting.