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Bernanke & Co. push benchmark rate higher
The Federal Reserve Tuesday raised short-term interest rates for the 16th
straight time Wednesday amid widespread speculation that policy-makers were
ready to step aside, at least for a while.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12721288/
Stocks struggle after latest rate hike
Wall Street finished Wednesday narrowly mixed after the Federal Reserve said it
might continue raising interest rates to battle inflationary pressures caused
by high energy and commodities prices.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Gasoline prices may be nearing seasonal peak
With the latest government data showing that American motorists are cutting
back on gasoline purchases, this springâ?Ts rapid run-up in pump prices may
soon be coming to an end. By MSNBC.comâ?Ts John W. Schoen.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12721106/
Oil above $72 on workerâ?Ts killing, refinery issue
Crude futures jumped above $72 a barrel Wednesday after the fatal shooting of
an American oil worker in Nigeria and a refinery snag in Texas exacerbated
supply concerns.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12400801/
Miller tries for more sophisticated drinkers
Proclaiming Miller Genuine Draft as "Beer. Grown Up," Miller Brewing is
repositioning the brand to woo sophisticated 20-somethings â?" a segment that's
straying from domestic brews in favor of light beer, imports, spirits and wine.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12723057/
China avoids currency manipulator label
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12724223/
Judge finalizing instructions for Enron jury
If prosecutors have their way, jurors in the fraud and conspiracy trial of
Enron Corp. founder Kenneth Lay and former Chief Executive Jeffrey Skilling can
consider whether the two men closed their eyes to possible fraud brewing in
their company.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12722896/
Hartford settles claims over broker payments
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. said Wednesday it will pay $20 million
to settle state investigations into payments the company made to annuity
brokers over six years.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12719880/
Whirlpool to lose 3,000 jobs, close plants
Whirlpool Corp. said Wednesday that it will eliminate 4,500 jobs by closing
three plants and consolidating corporate offices and other sites following its
purchase of rival appliance maker Maytag Corp. But Whirlpool said it will add
about 1,500 jobs.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12718867/
Unions ask court to let Delphi contracts stand
Lawyers for Delphi Corp.'s unions and stakeholders fought to convince a
bankruptcy judge Wednesday that letting the faltering auto parts company
jettison its labor contracts would be a costly mistake that could lead to a
potentially ruinous strike.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12722303/
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