10 things you need to know before the opening bell

10 things you need to know before the opening bell

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Here's what you need to know before markets open.

1. The UK's economic recovery is running out of steam - GDP grew just 2.1% in August despite government support. This fell far short of expectations for a reading of 4.6%.

2. The London Stock Exchange is selling Italy's only stock market platform to Euronext for $5 billion. LSE began discussions with Paris-based Euronext last month.





3. Goldman Sachs senior strategist warns stocks could see 'considerable' pre-election downside that isn't being factored into models. What Congress does next, what the president says, and how the election will end cannot be forecasted by modeling, Abby Joseph Cohen said.

4. Square buys 4,709 bitcoins