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Defense grills star witness in Martha trial
Defense lawyers in the Martha Stewart trial began grilling the government's star
witness, emphasizing his history of lying to investigators and coaxing an admission
that he has repeatedly used illegal drugs.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4178853/
Mistrial motion denied in Kozlowski case
A judge denied a mistrial motion in the Kozlowski trial and declined to throw out any
of the charges against the two former Tyco executives.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4180740/
Forecasters seek answers in Friday's jobs report
The economy probably added a modest number of new jobs in December, said economists
looking forward to the important monthly employment report due Friday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4179643/
Stocks push higher despite confusing data
Wall Street waffled in response to more confusing economic news Thursday, leaving
stocks trading in a narrow range.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4178372/
Productivity growth slows in Q4 of 2003
The productivity of America's workers slowed in the final three months of 2003,
advancing at a 2.7 percent annual rate.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4178546/
Halliburton tackles legal woes with ads
Vice President Dick Cheney's old firm Halliburton, under scrutiny for possibly
overcharging in Iraq and alleged kickbacks in Nigeria, fought back on Thursday with
television ads defending itself.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4180171/
Wal-Mart posts strong January sales
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Thursday reported surprisingly strong January sales, but the
world's biggest company said quarterly profits may reach only the low end of its
forecast because of a new German tax law.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4177397/
Jobs blasts Disney for failed movie deal
Boosted by a record quarterly and full-year performance, Pixar Animation Studios chief
Steve Jobs on Wednesday explained his company's decision to split with The Walt Disney
Co., blasting Disney as weak creatively and unwilling to compromise on a new agreement.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4176887/
Tower Records reportedly to file for Chapter 11
MTS Inc., the parent of high-profile entertainment retailer Tower Records, plans to
file soon for bankruptcy protection after failing to find a suitable buyer, people
familiar with the situation told Reuters on Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4179133/
Big store or small? Why consumers care
The message to small stores and companies in the age of the Wal-Mart effect is clear:
Find a niche market the big guys can't match, leverage your experience and drench your
customers in kindness. -- By Jon Bonné
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4001039/
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