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Mad cow testing: How much is enough?
Across Europe, aggressive testing of cattle is coming up with many cases of mad cow
disease: 183 in Ireland last year; 54 in Germany. But how much testing is enough?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4586728/
EU fines Microsoft record $613 million
The European Union declared Microsoft Corp. guilty of abusing its "near monopoly" with
Windows to foil competitors in other markets and hit the software giant with a record
$613 million fine Wednesday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4591561/
FT: EU's Monti talks about Microsoft ruling
Mario Monti was looking to the future on Wednesday when talking about the biggest
decision of his life. However, his critics in Microsoft argued he had rejected a
perfect deal in favor of an uncertain principle.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4594900/
Stocks stagger to a mixed finish
Terrorism fears and a record antitrust fine for Microsoft Corp. contributed to another
volatile session on Wall Street Wednesday, with stocks ending mixed after four days of
declines.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Comcast chief says Disney not a 'must-have'
Comcast Chief Executive Officer Brian Roberts said Wednesday Disney was not a
"must-have" for the cable giant, but added a deal would be mutually beneficial for
both firms.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4594893/
February durable goods orders rebound
Factories saw demand for big-ticket goods rebound in February, good news for the
country's economic health and for manufacturers who have struggled to get their piece
of the business recovery.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4592574/
New home sales rise strongly in February
Sales of new U.S. homes surged unexpectedly in February to their highest level since
August, a Commerce Department report showed on Wednesday, suggesting the housing
market continues to benefit from low interest rates.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4593067/
Day 5: Tyco jurors focus on finder's fee
Jurors weighing charges against two former top executives of Tyco International
resumed deliberations Wednesday with plans to focus on evidence about a $20 million
finder's fee paid to a board member and the company's relocation program.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4579492/
Gas prices hit record for second straight day
The average price for unleaded gas in the United States is at its highest level ever
at $1.738, the American Automobile Association said Tuesday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4593387/
Putnam Investments faces big penalty
The SEC is seeking Putnam Investments to pay penalties of several hundred million
dollars for improper trading as another money manager Janus Capital prepares to settle
with regulators, according to a story in the New York Times on Wednesday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4592214/
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