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Zynga, the top maker of Facebook games, revealed a 90-percent plummet in profit in the June quarter, raising new doubts whether it can sustain growth ahead of its IPO.

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Fire sale

Sales of previously owned US homes rose 7.7 percent in August as investors scooped up distressed properties with cash.

BB&B climbs

Bed Bath & Beyond rallied 3.2 percent to $59.33 after reporting quarterly profits that beat analyst estimates.

Texas justice

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, along with Bank of America, was sued by Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins over claims its mortgage-tracking system violates Texas law.