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Stocks fall amid economy worries
Stocks retreated Friday as soaring oil prices dragged down the nationâ?Ts
consumer confidence and Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned that
trade protectionism and budget deficits could harm the economy.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Condo market showing signs of cooling
Even in the soaring housing market of the past several years, condominiums have
stood out as particularly hot properties, but there are early signs that the
condo boom is beginning to lose its punch.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9087037/
Greenspan concerned about economy long term
Alan Greenspan, Federal Reserve chairman, warned on Friday that high asset
prices and growing protectionist pressures will complicate the task for his
successor, stressing the importance of maintaining a flexible economy.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9085454/
U.S. consumer optimism ends weaker in August
U.S. consumer optimism ended weaker-than-expected in August than July on record
gasoline prices at the height of the summer driving season, a report said
Friday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9085168/
SEC probes Pixar over 'Incredibles' DVD
Pixar Animation Studios Inc Friday said it received â?oan informal request
for informationâ? from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9084003/
Oil prices end session down more than $1
Oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel Friday as traders took profits from
recent record highs, but worries lingered that Hurricane Katrina might disrupt
supplies of refined fuels from the Gulf Coast.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5612507/
Playing chicken: No more dark meat
Daniel Fletcher has found a way to transform dark meat chicken into white, a
scientific advance some purists say has gone too far.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9086839/
WP: Auto rebates donâ?Tt help tax bite
The recent explosion of cash-back coupons and rebates on the sale of cars and
trucks has done great things for automobile manufacturers, for consumers, and
-- largely unnoticed -- for many state tax collectors.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9079802/
UAW boss drives a hybrid, worries about gasoline
United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger said Friday he is concerned
about the potential impact of  high gas prices on sales of U.S.-made trucks
and SUVs.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9088139/
Merck says some Vioxx suits could be settled
Merck & Co. will consider settling a limited number of lawsuits over its
withdrawn painkiller Vioxx, a spokesman said.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9084011/
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