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Dip in crude oil futures buoys stocks
A dip in crude oil futures brought investors back to Wall Street Monday,
pushing stock prices higher despite worries over the strength of the dollar and
the nation�?Ts trade deficit.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Gas prices drop as consumption goes down
A drop in consumption and lower crude oil prices helped cut prices at the gas
pump over the past two weeks, analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday. The average
U.S. � price for all gas grades� � fell to $1.99, down 5 cents from the
previous two weeks.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6550495/
Oil prices slip below $49 a barrel
Crude oil futures edged up toward $50 a barrel Monday amid renewed fears over
winter supplies.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5612507/
U.S. business sees slightly faster growth
U.S. businesses have grown a bit more cheerful on growth this year but think
the country's huge current account deficit spells a weaker dollar, according to
a survey released Monday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6556318/
Broker watchdog permanently bars Quattrone
Brokerage regulators permanently barred Frank Quattrone from working in the
securities industry in any capacity on Monday, saying he displayed "egregious"
conduct by refusing to testify in an agency investigation into his role in
possible document destruction while at Credit Suisse First Boston.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6559014/
Krispy Kreme posts loss
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.�?Ts third quarter earnings plunged 79 percent as
the North Carolina company discontinued operations and closed stores amid a
federal investigation into its bookkeeping. The stock tumbled more than 15
percent.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6556453/
Trump casinos file for bankruptcy
Donald J. Trump's casino empire has filed for bankruptcy protection after
months of negotiations with bondholders over restructructuring a crushing debt.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6556470/
Oracle poised to pounce on PeopleSoft
Bolstered by investors, Oracle Corp. appears destined to complete its
long-sought takeover of PeopleSoft Inc. unless its rival becomes more
profitable and proves it is worth more than the $9.2 billion bid currently on
the table.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6550582/
WashPost: Credit rating system under fire
The world's big three credit raters �?" Moody's Investors Service, Standard &
Poor's and Fitch Ratings �?" have become some of the most important gatekeepers
in capitalism without the commensurate oversight or accountability.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6550866/
APEC leaders pledge support on global trade
Pacific Rim leaders pledged Sunday to work on global security issues and push
ahead with the World Trade Organization�?Ts negotiations on lowering trade
barriers.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6533636/
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