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Stocks extend rally after Apple report
Investors drove stocks higher Monday, thanks to bullishness in the technology
sector fueled by analyst upgrades and Apple Computer Inc.�?Ts reported talks to
use Intel Corp. chips in its computers.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Gas prices drop 6 cents over past 2 weeks
U.S. average retail gasoline prices fell in the past two weeks and will
probably go lower as crude oil prices stay under pressure on increasing supply
and refining capacity increases, according to an industry analyst.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7943438/
Economists lower projections for growth
The yawning U.S. trade deficit probably will weigh down economic growth this
year, business economists say.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7943488/
New York last in cities where pay goes far
A network administrator may earn far more in New York City than in New London,
Connecticut, about 125 miles to the northeast, but the New London resident will
likely have more money left over at the end of the month, according to a new
study of cities and salaries.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7952660/
Cashing out of the real estate market
With house prices rocketing higher, a number of Answer Desk readers �?"
including Cheryl in Connecticut -- are trying to figure out what to do when
they cash out and sell their home. Meanwhile, Hank in Seattle is very worried
about the direction of the U.S. economy �?" and he�?Ts trying to figure out
where to hide in case things really get really ugly.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3403854/
Workers strike Coca-Cola bottling plants
More than 2,000 workers at bottling plants in California and Connecticut went
on strike Monday against Coca-Cola Enterprises, protesting a contract proposal
that would require them to � pay more for health benefits.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7954827/
Trump starts namesake business school
He's built buildings, written books, married models and starred in a reality TV
show. On Monday, Donald Trump announced his latest venture: Trump University.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7952698/
Apple explores use of Intel chips
Apple Computer Inc. has been in talks that could lead to a decision soon to
use Intel Corp. chips in its Macintosh computer line, the Wall Street Journal
reported on Monday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/7951114/
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