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Wall Street looks to two global events
This Wednesday marks the mid-point of 2004, but for Wall Street the day will mean much
more than a time to reflect on the six months gone by. With two important global
events taking place on the same day, many market observers say it could also be a
pivotal moment for the direction of the U.S. stock market.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5296734/
Can the animals you eat be treated humanely?
Temple Grandin can take more credit than almost anyone for trying to make modern
slaughterhouses efficient and humane. Now she's expanding her scrutiny beyond the meat
plants.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5271434/
EU suspends Microsoft antitrust ruling
The European Union on Sunday temporarily lifted its order to Microsoft Corp. to change
the way it sells software in Europe until the EU high court has heard the company's
request for a final appeal of the landmark antitrust decision,
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5310274/
Lay says he's not guilty of crime in Enron fall
Former Enron chairman and chief executive Ken Lay took responsibility for the energy
company's downfall but insisted he had not committed any crimes in an interview with a
newspaper Sunday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5309429/
Capital One seen winning bid for UK bank Egg
U.S. credit card company Capital One has emerged as a favorite to buy Internet bank
Egg from majority shareholder Prudential, following stalled talks between the UK
insurer and MBNA, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5310286/
Southwest reaches deal with flight attendants
Southwest Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with its flight attendants' union
on a new contract, ending a 2-year stalemate, union officials said Friday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5297268/
U.S.'s Snow: Budget deficits too large
U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow said on Friday that over-sized government deficits
were a potential threat to the economy but said the Bush administration was committed
to cutting them.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5296185/
Answer Desk: Joining a class action
A number of readers this week have asked about getting in on a lawsuit filed by six
female Wal-mart workers who claim they weren't paid as well as men. The suit was
granted class action status by a federal judge earlier this week -- which means an
estimated 1.6 million workers could be due some back pay. If you're one of them, it's
probably easier than you think to join the suit. (And you won't even have to pay for
the phone call.)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3403854/
Wall Street looks to two global events
This Wednesday marks the mid-point of 2004, but for Wall Street the day will mean much
more than a time to reflect on the six months gone by. With two important global
events taking place on the same day, many market observers say it could also be a
pivotal moment for the direction of the U.S. stock market.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5296734/
Existing-home sales rise to record
U.S. home resales jumped unexpectedly by 2.6 percent to a record high in May as an
improving job market fueled home buying while mortgage rates remained relatively low,
a trade association said Friday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5295757/
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