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Coors, Molson sign merger deal
Adolph Coors Co. and Canada's Molson Inc. agreed to a merger that would create the
world's fifth largest brewer by volume in a bid to better compete with larger rivals,
the companies said Thursday.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5485855/
Dow hovers around 10,000 mark
Stocks were mixed in sluggish trading Thursday, with the Dow Jones industrials
hovering near the 10,000 mark as a disappointing report from the Conference Board
showed slowing economic momentum.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
30-Year mortgage rates below 6 percent
In good news for home buyers, rates on 30-year mortgages fell below the 6 percent
level this week for the first time in three months, although economists said they
don't expect rates to stay at this level for long.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5488612/
Leading economic indicators decline in June
A closely watched gauge of future economic activity declined last month for the first
time in more than a year, falling short of analysts' expectations.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5487698/
AT&T pulls back from consumers
AT&T Corp., the largest U.S. long-distance telephone company, said on Thursday it
would no longer compete for residential customers due to changes in government
regulations.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5485869/
Caterpillar earnings fall short
Caterpillar Inc., the world's largest heavy equipment maker, reported lower-than
expected quarterly earnings Thursday as higher operating costs offset increased volume
and selling prices.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5488225/
McDonald's profit up 25 percent
McDonald's Corp., the world's largest fast-food company, on Thursday said quarterly
earnings rose 25 percent, as the expansion of meal-sized salads in Europe and other
promotions led to its best sales growth in the period since 1987.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5486526/
Viacom posts higher second quarter profit
Media conglomerate Viacom Inc. on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit, boosted
by advertising sales gains in cable and broadcast television networks.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5485929/
Yukos warns about forced sale of unit
Yukos warned Thursday that a state-forced sale of a daughter company to pay back taxes
could force Russia's largest oil producer to file for bankruptcy.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5485987/
Weekly jobless claims dip by 11,000
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell slightly last
week in another indication that the labor market is still showing signs of improvement.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5486738/
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