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Stocks surge after data on economic growth
Stocks surged Friday, with the Dow Jones industrial average posting its second
triple-digit rally this week, as investors celebrated data showing
better-than-anticipated economic growth last quarter despite the destruction
wrought by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The marketâ?Ts main stock indices
finished the week higher.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
U.S. economy still growing at strong rate
Economic activity expanded at an energetic 3.8 percent annual rate in the third
quarter, providing vivid evidence of the economyâ?Ts stamina even as it coped
with the destructive forces of hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9849583/
Consumer sentiment falls further
Consumer sentiment dropped in October, falling short of economists'
expectations for only a slight decline, a report showed on Friday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9850764/
Candy maker challenges nursing-wear name
The double meaning may be clever, but The Hershey Co., maker of Milk Duds
candy, is trying to stop a California company from using a sound-alike name for
a line of clothing designed to make breast-feeding easier.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9853446/
Delta to eliminate discount unit Song
Delta Air Lines Inc., which is reorganizing under protection from the federal
bankruptcy court, announced plans Friday to discontinue its discount carrier
Song by May 2006 and incorporate Songâ?Ts fleet into Deltaâ?Ts regular service.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9849149/
Halloween goes Hollywood
As retailers jockey for seasonal sales, the most popular costumes come from
movies and TV.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9852863/
WP: Bernanke says heâ?Tll avoid fray of politics
Ben S. Bernanke urged Congress last week to reduce the federal deficit, cut
government spending and make the Bush administration's tax cuts permanent.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9844565/
Winter tires seen regaining traction
As more cars use sophisticated driving systems, mounting winter tires on a
family car every autumn has ceased to be a seasonal ritual. But experts caution
that these new technologies can give drivers a false sense of security, and
without a good set of winter tires they might not be getting the best possible
performance from their vehicles. -- By Roland Jones
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9812900/
GM recalls nearly 106,000 SUVs
General Motors said on Friday that it was recalling nearly 106,000 sport
utility vehicles in the United States and Canada to fix a rear door latch that
may not close properly due to corrosion.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9850911/
Strong global sales boosts Nissan's profit
Nissan Motor Co.'s profit for the July-September quarter climbed 8 percent as
strong sales around the world offset rising raw material costs and discount
incentives to sell cars in North America.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9849207/
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