Nintendo once ruled the gaming world with the NES console. The company’s games, such as Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Brothers, inspired cult followings which still exist today. Yet, Nintendo began to falter as gaming technology advanced. Now, after a year and a half since announcing a new console, Nintendo has unveiled the Nintendo Switch, and is ready to dominate the gaming industry once again….

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SAUDI ARABIA SELLS $17.5 BILLION WORTH OF INTERNATIONAL DEBT IN BONDS

Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plan to chart a course away from oil dependence and towards a more diversified economy is off to a flying start — with a blockbuster $17.5bn debut sovereign bond sale…

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METLIFE FIRES SNOOPY AFTER 30 YEARS

MetLife is firing Snoopy. The “Peanuts” character, one of the most recognizable figures in American pop culture, is being retired after more than 30 years of appearing in print ads, TV commercials, marketing materials and on the sides of MetLife’s blimps at sports events. …

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Closing Bell

-Thursday, October 20th

Stocks Close Lower After Oil Slides

Big Insider Trades

– SYNNEX Corp. (SNX)Director Matthew Miau Sells $3.3m

– Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. (TBRA) Stake Owner Pentwater Capital Management Buys $1.27m