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Timing of rebound could help Bush
President Bush should be feeling good about the economy heading into the final four
months of his re-election campaign, yet signs of expansion have not stopped Sen. John
Kerry from continuing to attack the administration's record.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5319725/
Consumer confidence data boost stocks
An unexpected surge in consumer optimism pushed stocks solidly higher Tuesday, one day
before the Federal Reserve's long-awaited decision on interest rates.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Consumer confidence jumps in June
Consumer confidence, which barely budged in May, jumped higher than anticipated in
June, the New York-based Conference Board reported Tuesday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5324490/
Oil touches 2-month low on Iraq optimism
Oil prices dropped their lowest level in two months on Tuesday before recovering
slightly, as the handover of power in Iraq briefly raised hopes for less sabotage and
steadier exports.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5323710/
Toyota tops J.D. Power quality survey
Toyota Motor Corp. was the highest-ranking automaker in an annual vehicle quality
survey released on Tuesday, with its luxury Lexus brand winning top honors for the
10th consecutive year.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5325436/
Survey: U.S. gas prices continue to fall
Motorists are getting the cheapest gasoline in nearly two months, but it's still at a
national average of just over $1.92 a gallon, the Energy Department reported Monday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5323808/
United Airlines' unions fear more cuts
Employees at United Airlines are bracing for the prospect of new concessions after the
failure of the carrier's nearly two-year quest for federal assistance.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5323712/
Boeing increases criticism of Airbus
Boeing is becoming increasingly assertive in its attacks against Airbus - its rival
which has been rapidly gaining market share - by reviving the issue of unfair
government subsidies.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5325081/
Regulators fine eight brokerage firms
Regulators ordered eight brokerage firms to pay more than $610,000 on Tuesday to
settle charges that they improperly traded municipal bonds.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5326380/
Troubled Nortel farms out manufacturing
Deeply troubled Nortel Networks Corp. is selling manufacturing operations that employ
2,500 people, which could raise about $500 million and create long-term savings for
the company as it deals with accounting investigations in the United States and Canada.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5324779/
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