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Stocks rise on productivity report
A sharp jump in industrial productivity, the biggest surge in two years, lifted
stocks Tuesday, allowing investors to find bargains after the previous
sessionâ?Ts decline.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
For TV retailers, the world is getting flat
Televisions have become a hot holiday sales item, driven by rapidly falling
prices for flat-panel models. By Martin Wolk.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10340037/
Hotel industry eyes extended smoking bans
First came workplaces, then bars and restaurants. Â Now the ban on smoking is
extending to hotels. By John W. Schoen
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10350994/
Postal service climbs out of debt
The Postal Service is in a position not many Americans can claim: debt free.
But even a projected surplus won't stop next month's postal rate increase,
which the service says is needed to cover a congressionally mandated expense.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10351496/
Gold rallies to 22-year high
Gold surged past $510 an ounce, closing at its highest level in 22 years as
investment funds continued a recent buying spree.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10352586/
Hong Kong tries to stop counterfeit fashions
As Hong Kong prepares for a global summit about free trade next week, the
government is starting to worry that commerce is a little too free in this
bustling city of skyscrapers and shopping malls.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10351655/
Manufacturing demand surges in October
U.S. factory orders posted a solid increase by 2.2 percent in October, the
government reported Tuesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10349163/
J&J says its Guidant offer is fair
Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday that its renegotiated offer for Guidant Corp.
is fairly valued and that it remains committed to the deal, one day after
Guidant received a higher bid from Boston Scientific Corp.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10350114/
Massive tax increase may hit millions next year
More than 17 million individuals and families could start the new year facing
higher taxes because of a provision unfamiliar to most taxpayers â?" the
alternative minimum tax.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10347124/
NYSE members to vote on Archipelago deal
New York Stock Exchange members are expected Tuesday to approve the acquisition
of Archipelago Holdings Inc.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10350119/
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