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Market Closing Prices
Dow: 9,343.96 -81.55
NASDAQ: 1,817.21 -26.49
S&P: 1,003.26 -6.12
AMEX: 998.04 -1.66
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Stock markets seesaw
A larger-than-expected decline in durable orders deepened Wall Street's concerns about
the economy Thursday and pressured stocks.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/158521.asp
House votes to reinstate 'do not call'
The House voted on Thursday to reinstate a popular anti-telemarketing program that had
been struck down by a U.S. court a day earlier.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/971734.asp
Housing market remains hot
Sales of existing U.S. homes unexpectedly rose 5.5 percent to a record pace in August,
the National Association of Realtors said on Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/971665.asp
30-year rates back below 6 percent
Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, with Freddie Mac's 30-year benchmark falling
below 6 percent for the first time in eight weeks.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/913361.asp
U.S. durable goods orders drop
New orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods took a surprise tumble last month
as demand for automobiles dropped sharply, a report from the U.S. government showed on
Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/971635.asp
Levi to close all N. America plants
Jeans maker Levi Strauss & Co. said Thursday it would close its remaining North
America manufacturing and finishing plants, leaving nearly 2,000 employees out of work.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/971676.asp
Enron criticizes Merrill for advice
Enron Corp. has filed a complaint against six of its former banks, alleging they gave
poor advice that contributed to the energy company's collapse, the Wall Street Journal
reported on Thursday, citing a court filing.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/971617.asp
Kodak cuts dividend, shifts strategy
Eastman Kodak Co. Thursday cut its rich dividend for the first time in more than a
century amid an aggressive plan to cut back on spending and its reliance on camera and
film sales.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/971624.asp
Starbucks sets sights on France
Starbucks will open its first branch in France next year, hoping to sell its take-away
American-style concept to a coffee-proud nation accustomed to sit-down shots of
espresso.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/971647.asp
Politics at work in currency policy?
The Bush administration's push to shift global currency strategy reflects political
nervousness over the steady loss of U.S. manufacturing jobs, some experts say.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/971330.asp
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