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Job growth fails to explain soaring home prices
An MSNBC.com examination of state-by-state data shows a huge disconnect between 
the red-hot housing market and the mediocre performance of employment in recent 
years. By Martin Wolk
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8586344/

Stocks finish wobbly session slightly higher
Stocks finished Fridayâ?Ts wobbly session slightly higher, as strong economic 
data and solid but uninspiring earnings from General Electric Co. couldnâ?Tt 
prevent investors from collecting profits.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/

Harry Potter and the vanishing brand magic 
Harry Potter learned many tricks at Hogwarts. One that's missing from his 
repertoire is a formula to help his ailing American publisher, Scholastic.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8585398/

50 years later, Disneyland faces a challenge
Hey Disneyland, youâ?Tve just celebrated your 50th anniversary. What are you 
going to do next? As its prototype theme park hits the half-century mark 
Sunday, The Walt Disney Co. is facing some critical challenges.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8573158/

Re-opened borders delight Canadian cattlemen
Canadian ranchers were elated Friday by news that their cattle will begin 
moving across the U.S. border again, but they said it will take years to recoup 
the billions of dollars lost to the scare over mad cow disease.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8575441/

Retailers sue Visa over credit-card fees
Kroger says it has teamed with some other grocery and drug chains to file a 
federal lawsuit against Visa. It charges the credit-card issuer with 
price-fixing and restricting competition in the credit-card business.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8583788/

Inflation at wholesale level absent in June 
Inflation at the wholesale level was frozen in place in June even though 
gasoline prices rose at the fastest pace in eight months.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8582552/

H-P to restructure, seen slashing jobs
Hewlett-Packard Co. is coming down to the wire on a restructuring that is due 
to be unveiled this month, which analysts expect will lead to large layoffs at 
the world's No. 2 computer maker.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8581237/

China plans to build 10 nuclear power plants
A state-owned utility plans to build 10 nuclear power plants in eastern China 
as the country tries to reduce its reliance on coal, a state newspaper reported 
Friday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8582532/

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