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Today's Business Headlines - Market Close from MSNBC.com
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Market Closing Prices
DJIA: 10510.29 +41.92
NASDAQ: 2068.23 -9.14
S&P 500: 1134.11 +5.63
AMEX: 1194.76 -13.29
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Stocks end session mixed
Stocks fluctuated in heavy trading Thursday as investors sought a direction for the
market after a major selloff the day before. Technology stocks fell for a third
straight session.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Stewart trial halted to review evidence
A federal judge shut down the trial of Martha Stewart for the rest of the week
Thursday, postponing the testimony of the government's star witness after defense
attorneys accused prosecutors of withholding vital information about his story.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4037556/
Super Bowl advertisers sack the celebrities
These days it seems like celebrities are like cock roaches, they're everywhere. But
with a few notable exceptions, they won't be popping up in this year's Super Bowl
commercials.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4079006/
Forbes: Super Bowl stock superstition
A win on Sunday by the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XVIII might help ease the
pain of Boston fans who watched their Red Sox fall victim yet again to the "Curse of
the Bambino" last October in Yankee Stadium. But a Patriot victory over the Carolina
Panthers would also suggest that the bull market of 2003 is about to come to a
screeching halt in 2004 - at least according to one indicator with an 81 percent
success rate.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4088011/
Mortgage rates edge higher
Rates on U.S. 30- and 15-year fixed mortgages rose slightly this week and are likely
to increase further next week, mortgage finance company Freddie Mac said Thursday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4098653/
Fed debated policy language in December
The minutes showed "a number" of members of the Federal Open Market Committee felt
deleting the phrase "for a considerable period" would enhance the panel's flexibility,
though a majority disagreed.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4099015/
Weekly jobless claims fall slightly
The number of Americans lining up to claim first-time unemployment aid edged lower
last week, largely in line with expectations, a government report showed on Thursday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4096317/
FT: Rapid trades hit variable annuities most
Investors who bought variable annuities lost more money to market timers than
investors who put their money in tainted mutual funds, according to new data from
Lipper, the US fund-tracker.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4098828/
Kickback probe of Healthsouth launched
A Justice Department inquiry into HealthSouth is reportedly centering on possible
violations of federal anti-bribery laws.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4095897/
MBNA in deal to issue American Express cards
MBNA Corp. on Thursday said it will offer American Express Co. credit cards, marking
the first time a major issuer of Visa or MasterCard credit cards will market the cards
in the United States.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4097134/
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