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Stocks edge higher in light trade
A modest afternoon rally helped stocks to shake off their early indecision and finish
Tuesday slightly higher, amid investors' expectations for a strong earnings season
starting next week and hopes for signs of increased job growth later this week.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
The outsourcing debate: A tale of two cities
>From techie to truck driver in Silicon Valley. From tea broker to techie in
>Bangalore. The wave of jobs heading offshore causes wrenching loss - and produces
>enticing gains.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4631368/
An American revolution: Made in China and Canada
The export of jobs has become a big issue in the election. So where does the U.S.
auto industry stand?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4631319/
Tyco defense complains about juror scrutiny
A defense lawyer at the Tyco International trial complained Tuesday that a heavily
scrutinized juror has been the subject of venomous attacks in Internet chat rooms.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4623100/
Snow: Outsourcing can help the economy
U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said Tuesday outsourcing can actually help
strengthen America's economy. "It's one aspect of trade, and there can't be any doubt
about the fact that trade makes the economy stronger," he said.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4631857/
Bush, Kerry go at it over gasoline prices
The driving force, literally, of the 2004 presidential elections could be record
gasoline prices, and Tuesday both President Bush and rival John Kerry were trying to
seize the wheel.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4630191/
Rigas defense challenges accountant's testimony
The legal defense team representing Adelphi founder John Rigas questioned his former
personal accountant in an attempt to undo damaging testimony.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4632653/
SEC settles with NYSE specialist firms
The Securities and Exchange Commission has signed off on a $241 million settlement
with five New York Stock Exchange specialist firms accused of putting their own
interests ahead of those of their customers, the agency said Tuesday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4630153/
Consumer confidence edges down in March
American consumers were more cautious in March, according to a Conference Board
survey. The index of consumer confidence narrowly slipped to 88.3 from 88.5 in
February.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4630771/
Independent record labels eye new group
Independent record labels in the US are drawing up plans for a new trade association
to handle copyright negotiations and distribution deals for the music industry.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4631891/
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