Don't count on it. Things could get uglier for the world's largest direct seller of beauty products.
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Avon is downgraded to 'sell' at UBS, and financials are downgraded at JMP Securities.
Stocks edge higher amid a raft of U.S. economic data and surprisingly strong economic growth in Germany.
The cosmetics company needs more time to think about the latest bid.
Stocks still down after paring earlier losses.
Positive manufacturing reports in the US and China boost stocks.
The market's recent correction and technical vulnerability could easily drop these shares by 5%.
Investors were not pleased with the choice of Sherilyn McCoy to lead the company.
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