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Stocks edge up after Fedâ?Ts take on the economy
Stocks finished Tuesday higher, as investors found encouragement from the
Federal Reserveâ?Ts latest take on the economy, although the Fed is likely to
continue raising interest rates. A sharp rise in crude oil futures muted the
gains, however.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Retailers see better sales for holidays
The retail industry's leading trade group announced yesterday that it expects
holiday sales growth to be better than it had predicted, thanks to falling gas
prices and strong sales during September and October.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10151261/
Motor Trend says Honda Civic top car for 2006
The Honda Civic, which in its latest incarnation offers drivers a more sleek
and upscale take on the popular compact car, has claimed the honor of 2006 Car
of the Year from Motor Trend magazine.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10151782/
U.S. economy seen growing respectably
Despite turbulence from hurricanes and high energy prices, the economy is
expected to log respectable growth this year and next, business economists say.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10151673/
Chip makers' shares hit after Intel-Micron deal
Shares in Samsung, Toshiba and Hynix Semiconductor â?" the worldâ?Ts three
largest makers of flash-memory chips â?" plunged Tuesday after two U.S.
companies said they were joining forces to challenge their dominance.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10152297/
Oil prices rise as winter storm approaches
Forecasts that a winter storm will hit the northeastern United States during
the busy Thanksgiving weekend lifted crude oil futures Tuesday amid
expectations that demand for heating oil will grow over the next few weeks.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/5612507/
Warner Music to pay $5M in 'payola' probe
Warner Music Group Corp. , one of the largest U.S. record companies, will pay
$5 million to settle a New York state probe into how it influenced which songs
are played on the radio, New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said
Tuesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10154086/
Throw another Skippy on the grill?
How do you like your kangaroo -- medium rare? Doesn't sound too appealing, does
it?
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10152904/
Semi-naked models drive guys to distraction
Almost a quarter of British motorists admit they have been so distracted by
roadside billboards of semi-naked models that they have veered dangerously out
of their lane.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10152821/
GM cuts bring temporary relief for ailing giant
News of massive jobs cuts at GM may temporarily remove the cloud of bankruptcy
now hovering over the worldâ?Ts largest automaker, but stormy weather still
lies ahead for the automotive icon, analysts say. By Roland Jones.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10141628/
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