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Positive economic data help lift stocks
Stocks closed at a fresh six-year high Thursday as data on rising worker
productivity and strong April retail sales tempered investorsâ?T reaction to a
greater-than-forecast jump in labor costs. A steep drop in oil prices also
contributed to the advance.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Retail spending strong despite gas price rise
Though America drivers are growing weary of higher gasoline prices, strong
wages gains have apparently helped offset the impact on their household budget.
Retails posted strong sales gains in April. By MSNBC.com's John W. Schoen.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12629899/
U.S. jobless claims rise unexpectedly
New claims for U.S. jobless aid unexpectedly rose by 5,000 last week, Labor
Department data showed on Thursday, but remained at levels suggesting moderate
jobs growth.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12627753/
Oil tumbles after U.S. energy report
Oil prices sank more than $2 Thursday, dropping below the $70 a barrel level
and keeping momentum going after a big drop the previous day that was caused by
U.S. government data showing higher gasoline supplies.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12400801/
Mexico works to add jobs to ease emigration
Mexico is working hard to create jobs so that its people do not have to
emigrate to find work and expects to add up to 1 million new jobs this year,
Mexican Economy Minister Sergio Garcia said Thursday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12632189/
More Americans telecommute, use flextime
A growing number of Americans have given up traditional jobs for more flexible
work, including 20 million who telecommute and 10 million independent
contractors, a business group said Thursday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12632385/
Microsoft takes on Google with targeted ads
Microsoft on Wednesday outlined a broad new offensive against Google as it laid
out plans to insert the targeted advertising generated by its new AdCenter
system into a range of digital services beyond Internet search.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12630807/
Experts: Enron accounting accurate
Enron Corp. correctly followed accounting rules, an expert testified Thursday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12629056/
Big Three could face rerun of price wars
A repeat of the costly price wars U.S. automakers hoped to avoid this year
appears more likely, according to analysts, as the traditional Big Three
confront sagging sales and nagging worries about gas prices.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12632158/
How much will auto technology cost you?
In todayâ?Ts high-tech automotive industry, computers and sensors are rapidly
replacing mechanical parts, increasing vehicle safety. But this additional
convenience can bring added frustration and debt.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12465994/
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