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Dow tops 11,000 for first time since 9/11
The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 11,000 Monday for the first time
since before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, buoyed by a rally that has sent stock
prices soaring through the first five sessions of 2006.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Dow 11,000 a long time coming
The Dow's first close above 11,000 in nearly five years should give investors a
bit of a psychological boost, but will it last?
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10777541/
Honda looks down the road to alternative fuels
The 2006 North American International Auto Show is well underway and already
some of the biggest names in the business are showing why theyâ?Tre considered
forward-thinking car makers.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10776681/
Automakers make shift to crossover vehicles
Dampened by high gas prices, the auto industry has faced tough times selling
large sport utility vehicles lately. But with demand still high from families
wanting plenty of space, carmakers may have an antidote: the crossover.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10774434/
Soros sees chance of U.S. recession in 2007
Billionaire investor George Soros said on Monday the U.S. Federal Reserve might
overshoot in its bid to tighten monetary policy, deflating housing prices and
tipping the economy into recession in 2007.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10772891/
Consumer borrowing falls for second month
Consumer borrowing fell in November for a second straight month, the first time
that has occurred in more than 13 years.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10777375/
NFL, Levitra marketers set to part ways
The National Football League and the marketers of erectile dysfunction drug
Levitra have opted to bench their three-year old sponsorship deal when it
expires in March.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10776927/
Higher postage rates go into effect
It now costs Americans 39 cents to mail a letter after new postage rates went
into effect Sunday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10774786/
Tyco looks closely at possible breakup
Tyco International Ltd. is closely examining a breakup of the $60 billion
conglomerate pieced together by former chief executive Dennis Kozlowski, the
Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10772885/
Texas Instruments sells unit for $3 billion
Texas Instruments Inc. Monday said it will sell its sensors and controls
business to private-equity firm Bain Capital LLC for $3 billion in cash as it
focuses on chips for mobile phones and other consumer electronics.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/10776056/
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