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Dow gains, but tech stocks struggle
Stocks were mixed Wednesday with the Dow Jones industrials gaining but
technology stocks struggling.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
China report said to increase economy size
Walk into a bustling Beijing mall or pricey Shanghai restaurant, and official
figures that say China's annual economic output is just $1,000 per person seem
much too low.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10466637/
Hot toys getting scarce on retailers' shelves
With both Christmas and Hanukkah about a week and a half away, the nation's toy
sellers are running short on a number of hot selling items.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10467924/
Business leaders expect economic strength
Chief executives expect the U.S. economy to show strength in 2006 despite
rising health-care and energy costs, according to a quarterly survey released
by the Business Roundtable on Wednesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10467149/
Where are natural gas prices headed?
As anyone who heats their home with natural gas knows, recent price increases
are beginning to make gasoline look downright cheap. As demand shows no signs
of slowing, natural gas producers are scrambling to bring more product to
market.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10454032/
October U.S. trade gap widens unexpectedly
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly rose to an all-time high in October, as oil
shipments soared and the United States set deficit records with China, Europe,
Canada and Mexico.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10463854/
DuPont to pay millions for Teflon disclosure
DuPont Co. has agreed to pay $10.25 million in fines and $6.25 million for
environmental projects in a settlement with the EPA over the companyâ?Ts
alleged failure to report the dangers of a toxic chemical used to make Teflon,
the company said Wednesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10465449/
Mortgage delinquencies jump in 3rd quarter
Delinquencies on U.S. home mortgages rose in the third quarter due to the
displacement of people by Hurricane Katrina but they fell from a year earlier
as the economy improved, an industry group said on Wednesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10467700/
Qantas orders 65 new Boeing 787 aircraft
Australian flag carrier Qantas announced Wednesday it has placed firm orders
for 65 new Boeing 787 passenger jets in a multibillion-dollar deal to renew its
fleet. The airline also said it could order up to 115 new Boeing Co.
Dreamliners worth at least $14.4 billion.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10463472/
No bidders, so Six Flags ends auction
Theme park operator Six Flags took itself off the market after the deadline for
bids passed without any offers.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10467156/
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