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Stocks edge up amid bargain-hunting
Bargain hunters taking advantage of recent declines pushed stocks moderately
higher Friday, encouraged by an analyst upgrade of Coca-Cola Co. and
indications of continued growth in China from Caterpillar Inc.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Merck loss likely to increase liability
Merck & Co.â?Ts first wrongful-death verdict over its painkiller Vioxx came in
a case that was not seen as especially strong, and is likely to inspire
thousands of more suits on top of the 4,200 already filed against the drug
maker, analysts say.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9008373/
Northwest, mechanics still at an impasse
Northwest Airlines Corp.was back at the negotiating table with its mechanics,
cleaners and custodians Friday after presenting its â?olast best offerâ? as a
strike looms tonight.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9001752/
Truckers can still roll for 11 hours at a time
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on Friday has announced a
revision to a rule that allows truckers to spend six days on the road during
the week and drive for 11 hours at a time.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9008494/
Northwest trying to beat bankruptcy clock
With losses piling up and a looming change in bankruptcy law, Northwest
Airlines is trying to beat the clock in its efforts to cut labor costs and pull
out of its financial tailspin.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9007114/
Oil prices rebound amid production worries
Oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel on Friday, bouncing back from a dip this
week as markets reacted to a fire at a massive refining complex in Venezuela
and developments in Ecuador, where protesters had forced a halt to production.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5612507/
U.S. proposes new vehicle-roof crush standard
Federal officials, upgrading a longstanding auto regulation, proposed new rules
Friday that would require U.S. automakers to build stronger roofs on vehicles
in an effort to protect passengers in rollover crashes.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9006559/
Disney probes alleged labor abuses in China
The Walt Disney Co. said Friday it has hired an auditor to investigate claims
that its Chinese contractors pay workers below minimum wage, demand excessive
overtime and cheat labor monitors by faking pay slips.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9004945/
WP: Lawmakers feel pressure on gas prices
President Bush and members of Congress are facing an uncomfortable political
reality this summer: They have little to offer Americans to ease their pain at
the pump.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/8990176/
Google's 2nd stock sale sparks speculation
Internet powerhouse Google Inc. revealed plans yesterday to raise up to $4.2
billion by selling more shares of stock, capitalizing on huge public interest
in the company as it battles for online supremacy with rivals such as Yahoo and
Microsoft.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9004675/
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