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Stocks end flat despite upbeat economic data
Wall Street closed Tuesday barely changed, despite a trio of reports that
showed a jump in U.S. factory orders, a sharp rebound in consumer confidence
and record demand for new houses.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Economic data provide reasons for cheer
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, consumer confidence surged in
November, boosted by a sharp drop in gasoline prices and a perception that jobs
are becoming easier to find, a business research group said.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10251075/
Want a high-paying job? Avoid Mississippi
Americans have been migrating south and west for decades, but it appears
theyâ?Tve been leaving some high-paying jobs behind.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10253820/
College freshmen face a major dilemma
Ask young children what they want to be when they grow up and the answer will
change three times before dinner. Ask them when they are eighteen and the
answer is unlikely to be any more decisive. While it is difficult enough
watching children struggle to find their lifeâ?Ts path, it can also be costly.Â
-- By Gayle B. Ronan
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10154383/
Cable, satellite programmers told to clean up
Declaring television coarser than ever, a top federal regulator served notice
on cable and satellite programmers Tuesday to shield children from racy shows
or risk coming under sharper government scrutiny.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10249339/
U.K. shipping company P&O OKs $5.7B deal
The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O), a British company
that operates ferries and ports, said Tuesday it is recommending a 3.3 billion
pound ($5.7 billion) takeover bid by a Dubai-based company in a deal that would
create the world's third-largest port operator.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10249300/
Kmart workers, retirees reach pension deal
As many as 150,000 employees and retirees of the former Kmart Corp. would share
$11.75 million in a proposed settlement of a lawsuit against ex-company
officials over the investment of pension funds in Kmart's now worthless stock.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10249297/
Calpine CEO and CFO leave firm
Calpine Corp., a major independent U.S. power provider, said Tuesday that its
chief executive and founder has left the company, along with its chief
financial officer.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10250621/
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