Regional stocks recovered after two days of volatile trading brought about by Monday's weaker-than-expected Chinese growth data and a sharp drop in the price of gold.

WSJ: Asian Shares Recover From Recent Losses

Fast-growing online dating firm Cupid has issued a statement in response to a sharp drop in its share price.

BBC: Online dating firm Cupid reacts to share price fall

The company said the Fine Silicon charge reflects a sharp drop in the spot market price of polysilicon.

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In the fall of 2005, Hurricane Katrica also caused a sharp drop in gasoline stocks, leading to an atypical fall price increase.

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