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Stocks jump on upbeat confidence data
Wall Street resumed its year-end rally Tuesday, bolstered by a new report which
showed consumer confidence had jumped sharply in recent weeks. All three major
indexes reached new multiyear highs in light holiday-week trading.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Consumer confidence surged in December
A widely watched indicator of consumer confidence jumped in December, reversing
four months of declines and reaching the highest level since July, a private
research group reported Tuesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6761876/
Another great year for the superrich
For a handful of the superrich, it was a very good year.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6762737/
Munich Re: Tsunami exposure is limited
The world's biggest reinsurer said Tuesday that the deadly Indian Ocean
tsunamis likely will cost around $136 million, saying its exposure to the
extensive damage would be limited by low insurance coverage.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6762695/
Transportation executive orders airline probe
The nation's top transportation official ordered an investigation of two
airlines that canceled hundreds of flights over the holiday weekend because of
computer and staffing problems, stranding thousands of travelers.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6761608/
Blockbuster vows hostile bid for Hollywood
Blockbuster Inc. said Tuesday it will launch a hostile bid for Hollywood
Entertainment Corp. next month if the rival�?Ts directors won�?Tt negotiate a
deal.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6761606/
Unwanted gift cards find new life online
Few things are more popular at the holidays than free money in the form of a
gift card ... unless it's redeemable at a store you don't like.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6762979/
Retailers on pace to meet modest holiday goals
Retailers benefited from a last-minute holiday shopping spree, putting them on
track to meet modest seasonal sales goals, two groups that track consumer
spending reported Tuesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6761782/
Home Depot to sell appliances online
Home Depot Inc., looking to expand its share of the home appliance market, said
Tuesday it will begin selling refrigerators, washers, dryers and other items
online.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6761617/
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