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Stocks struggle to extend records, Tim Cook talks up Apple Watch

Wall Street bulls are dragging their feet this morning. Stocks started the day mixed as investors mull over some fresh economic data and the rally in oil prices fades.

The Labor Department reported that third-quarter productivity rose at an annualized rate of 3.1%, while the U.S. trade deficit widened to $42.6 billion.

Good times for Apple Watch?

Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook says sales of the Apple Watch are setting a record in the current quarter. Cook also tells Reuters in an email that Apple Watch sales during the first week of holiday shopping were greater than any week in the product’s history. This all comes after a report from research firm IDC estimating Apple sold 1.1 million watches in the third quarter, down 71% from a year earlier. What should investors think?

Tech targets terror

Microsoft (MSFT), Facebook (FB), Twitter (TWTR) and and YouTube (GOOGL) are teaming up to stop terrorist propaganda from spreading online. The four companies announced they will each assign digital fingerprints to extremist content and create a database so the other companies can find and eliminate the same terrorist videos and images. Will this help persuade governments not to force tech companies to better police the Internet?

Stocks to watch

Ford (F) is getting set to tap the debt market for the first time in four years. Ford plans to raise $2.8 billion through the sale of 10- and 30-year bonds. The proceeds will be used to fund investments in new technology including self-driving cars.

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Lego rebuilds the top

Lego is making some big changes at the top. The man credited with rescuing the Danish toymaker from near financial collapse—Jørgen Vig Knudstorp—is stepping down as CEO. He’ll become chairman of the company and of a new Lego Brand Group. Replacing him will be Lego’s chief operating officer Bali Padda. Why now?

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