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Stocks end higher as economic reports weigh
Stocks finished Friday slightly higher, as new data showing a decline in
personal spending and sharply lower consumer confidence intensified concerns
about the economic impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Hurricane Katrina shakes consumers
Hurricane Katrina has knocked the economy for a loop, and whether it revives or
slips into recession depends on whether nervous consumers are willing to spend
more.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9541553/
The hidden risk of a housing slowdown
As analysts seek to understand the economic impact of hurricanes Katrina and
Rita, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan is keeping his eye on an even more powerful
force of nature: the red-hot housing market.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9545234/
How Eisner saved the Magic Kingdom
An initial meeting with Michael Eisner can be instant seduction. It was that
way for me when I first met him 15 years ago. We were having breakfast at the
Bel-Air Hotel, a ritzy Los Angeles stopover for stars and big-money execs.
Eisner arrived late for that first meeting, hair still wet, explaining that he
had worked with one of his sons that morning on a school project.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9543610/
American, Continental plan flight cuts
American Airlines plans to cancel 15 daily round-trip domestic flights from its
two largest hub airports because of the skyrocketing price of jet fuel, the No.
1 U.S. air carrier said on Friday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9544251/
Last days of the Lion King
Michael Eisner's credited with many of the greatest achievements in the history
of entertainment. Why is no one applauding?
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9535587/
Nation's seat belt use reaches all-time high
More Americans than ever are buckling up, the government reported Friday,
crediting enhanced police enforcement and a growing awareness that seat belts
can save lives.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9542316/
P&G cleared to complete Gillette purchase
Procter & Gamble Co. said Friday that U.S. regulators cleared its proposed $57
billion acquisition of the razor and battery maker Gillette Co. provided that
it sell the Right Guard and Rembrandt brands and said it plans to complete the
purchase on Saturday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9542026/
Boeing machinists approve new contract
Less than a month after they hit the picket lines, Machinists at Boeing Co.
approved a new contract and ended a strike that shut down the companyâ?Ts
commercial airplane assembly plants.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9535240/
Senators see need for U.S. gasoline reserve
Two U.S. senators yesterday called for the creation of a government stockpile
of gasoline that could be tapped to prevent shortages and to help hold down
prices when hurricanes or other events disrupt supplies.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9541136/
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