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Stocks rise amid hopes for fourth-quarter rally
Stocks finished Wednesday slightly higher after a morning decline triggered
program buying and short-covering and some on Wall Street looked forward to a
fourth-quarter rally .
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
In heated hearings, oil bosses defend profits
The chiefs of five major oil companies defended the industryâ?Ts huge profits
Wednesday at a Senate hearing where they were exhorted to explain prices and
assure customers theyâ?Tre not being gouged.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9970294/
How to confront your clutter compulsion
With TV programs like TLCâ?Ts Clean Sweep and HGTVâ?Ts Mission Organization
finding durable audiences, it would seem clutter has emerged as a social issue
â?" literally coming out of the closet and spilling into kitchens, down
hallways, into garages and filling lockers at self-storage facilities.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9976680/
Boeing attempts longest nonstop flight
A Boeing Co. jet took off Wednesday from Hong Kong to try breaking the record
for the longest nonstop flight by a commercial jet â?" a trip that involves
flying over the Pacific Ocean and North America before landing in London.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9978479/
Amtrak president David Gunn fired
Amtrakâ?Ts board of directors on Wednesday fired President David Gunn, saying
the debt-laden rail carrier needs â?oa leader with vision and experience.â?
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9977496/
Wal-Mart opens eco-friendly store
Wal-Mart, the worldâ?Ts largest retailer, opened a new experimental store in
the Denver suburb of Aurora, Colo., Wednesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9976034/
Microsoftâ?Ts Gates: Web services are â?~sea changeâ?T
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates wants his managers to â?oact quickly and
decisivelyâ? to offer more Internet-based software and services so the
computer giant can beat its competition.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9975417/
Ford looks to boost power and fuel efficiency
Ford Motor Co. introduced a new engine and transmission Wednesday designed to
offer more power and improve fuel economy. The No. 2 U.S. automaker also said a
hybrid version of the Ford Escape sport utility vehicle will begin service as a
taxi in New York City.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9980805/
Hotel chain La Quinta bought for $2.28 billion
Hotel chain La Quinta Properties Inc. Wednesday said it agreed to be acquired
for $2.28 billion in cash by the Blackstone Group, as lodging companies
continue to lure deep pocketed investors.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9978592/
Delta pilots to defend labor contract
The pilots union at Delta Air Lines Inc. is encouraging members to pack a rally
on Nov. 15 to defend their contract from managementâ?Ts attempt to void it in
bankruptcy court.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/9978617/
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