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Stocks slip on disappointing data
Disappointing retail sales and unemployment claims data gave investors reason to send
stocks lower Thursday, despite Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan's continued
upbeat outlook in testimony on Capitol Hill.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
FDA OKs ImClone's cancer drug Erbitux
ImClone Systems Inc. Thursday won U.S. approval to sell cancer treatment Erbitux, the
drug at the center of an insider-trading scandal that landed the company's founder in
jail and put Martha Stewart on trial.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4251347/
Two ex-Halliburton employees tell of overbilling
The Texas oil services giant, which is being examined by the military for possibly
overcharging for services, has consistently denied allegations of overbilling.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4251870/
Weekly U.S. jobless claims rise again
The number of Americans lining up for first-time jobless claims rose unexpectedly for
the second consecutive week, a government report showed on Thursday, with inclement
weather again blamed.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4249322/
15 brokerages settle fund discounts case
Fifteen brokerage firms accused of overcharging large-scale investors in mutual funds
have reached settlements with regulators that will require them to pay civil penalties
totaling some $21.5 million, the regulators announced Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4252049/
High end stores going high tech
Imagine walking into your favorite store and the sales people can remember instantly
what styles you like, what colors, what prices and so on. The latest in retail
technology - systems that may change the industry playing field - are helping stores
do just that.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4222906/
Retail sales dipped in January
A steep decline in new-car buying depressed sales at the nation's retailers by 0.3
percent last month, although consumers continued spending heartily in less expensive
ways.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4249780/
Mortgage rates edge lower
Rates on U.S. 30- and 15-year fixed mortgages fell slightly this week ahead of Fed
Chairman Alan Greenspans's testimony, mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4250218/
15 brokerages settle fund discounts case
Fifteen brokerage firms accused of overcharging large-scale investors in mutual funds
have reached settlements with regulators that will require them to pay civil penalties
totaling some $21.5 million, the regulators announced Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4252049/
Greenspan backs Bush tax cuts extension
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on Thursday lent support to a White House bid
to make $1.7 trillion in tax cuts permanent, telling Congress spending control was the
best way to cut the budget gap.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4250906/
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