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Jobs data drive Dow to new six-year high
Stocks surged Friday, driving the Dow Jones industrial average to a fresh
six-year high and to within 145 points of its all-time high, as moderating job
growth reinforced Wall Streetâ?Ts hopes that the Federal Reserve may soon end
its rate hike campaign.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Markets see good news in mixed report
The stock market soared to fresh six-year highs Friday as investors welcomed
mixed economic news, seeing it as a sign that the Federal Reserve is likely to
stop raising interest rates after one more increase next week.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12647521/
U.S. employment growth slowed in April
New hiring slowed significantly in April as employers added just 138,000 people
to their payrolls, the slowest pace of job growth in six months. The overall
unemployment rate held steady at 4.7 percent.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12643243/
Oil prices rebound after two-day slide
Oil firmed to just over $70 a barrel Friday as bargain-hunting investors
snapped up barrels after rising U.S. gasoline supplies triggered a two-day rout.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12400801/
Consumers still borrowing, but at slower pace
Americans increased their borrowing in March at the slowest pace in four months
as people cut back on their credit card charges.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12647707/
The top ten metros
In this year's ranking of best places for business and careers, more than half
of the top-ten cities are new.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12646508/
SEC ends DreamWorks Animation inquiry
The Securities and Exchange Commission has recommended ending a nearly
year-long inquiry into DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. earnings without taking
enforcement action, the company said Thursday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12643180/
Toll Brothers gives dim view of home sales
Toll Brothers Inc., a leading builder of luxury homes, said Friday its signed
contracts fell 29 percent in its second fiscal quarter, and cut its full-year
home deliveries forecast.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12644758/
Spitzer files bid-rig suit against Liberty Mutual
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer Friday filed a bid-rigging lawsuit
against property and casualty insurer Liberty Mutual, charging the private
company made payoffs to insurance brokers to steer business its way.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12646331/
Chrysler recalls 45,000 sedans to fix brakes
DaimlerChrysler AG said Friday that it was recalling about 45,000 Chrysler 300,
Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum sedans for repairs to prevent brake fluid
leakage that could lead to engine compartment fires.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12645516/
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