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Stocks struggle
Stocks wavered Wednesday, as investors mulled data that show a sharper-than-expected
decline in jobless benefits and strong orders for manufactured goods.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/534548.asp
Fed sees improving economy
A U.S. economic revival gained strength in October and early November with 'broadly
based' improvements, the Federal Reserve said in its most optimistic assessment of
business conditions in some time.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/998401.asp
Fresh data point to strong economy
America's manufacturers saw orders for big-ticket goods go up in October by the
largest amount in more than a year, an encouraging sign that the economic recovery was
on firm footing at the start of the final quarter.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/998310.asp
U.S. consumer sentiment rises
U.S. consumer confidence improved in November, supported by an improving jobs market
and better returns in stocks, a survey showed on Wednesday, hinting that this holiday
season may be a better one for retailers.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/998353.asp
Discount retailers battle for traffic
While the outlook for the holiday shopping season is looking brighter for the retail
industry overall, the competition promises to be fiercest among the Big Three
discounters Wal-Mart, Target and Kmart. -- By John W. Schoen
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/996664.asp
Driving to the Thanksgiving turkey
An improving national economy and flat gas prices have travel officials bracing for
the busiest Thanksgiving holiday since the 2001 terror attacks.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/998079.asp
More trade pact angst after NAFTA
For the thousands of Florida workers who lost their jobs to free trade and the
industries that struggled with open commerce, free trade comes at a price.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/997472.asp
Spitzer wants funds to cut fees
As Wall Street began to wind down for the Thanksgiving holiday, the ongoing
investigation of the mutual fund industry trading scandal showed no signs of letting
up.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/998384.asp
Verizon doubles fee to keep number
Verizon Wireless plans to charge subscribers more than $173 million per year in extra
fees for costs related to new rules that allow customers take their phone numbers to a
new service provider - more than double what the nation's largest cellular carrier
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/998292.asp
Detroit looks for comeback in 2004
After three years of depressing news about profits and market share, Detroit's Big
Three automakers see 2004 as their comeback year.
http://www.msnbc.com/modules/exports/ct_infobeatBIZ1.asp?/news/998305.asp
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