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The tourists hinted at their plans for the Ashes opener by naming five pace bowlers, including Wood and Archer, and no front-line spinner in their XI for the tour game against the Lions.

Australia was dealt a huge blow Saturday with pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the first Ashes Test against England with a hamstring strain, joining Pat Cummins on the sidelines.

That is, an initial spurt tends to be followed by a more moderate pace before widespread adoption.

The S&P 500 ended Friday with a slight decline, after its sharp fall Thursday left it on pace for a November loss.

The S&P 500 was rising modestly in early-afternoon trading Friday, after its sharp fall Thursday left it on pace for a November loss.