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Stocks finish their worst week in a year
Cautious investors pushed stocks slightly lower Friday, as persistent unease
over inflation and interest rates prompted more selling on Wall Street. The
marketâ?Ts main stock indexes chalked up their worst week of losses in about a
year.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Bernanke: Productivity aided by technology
America's strong productivity performance has been bolstered not only by the
greater use of computers and other technologies but also by the economy's
flexibility, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13224481/
Beer takes its place at the table
Beer gets a bad rap among foodies. But with more than 1,300 different breweries
in the U.S. and dozens of imports, even the most discerning diners can find the
right stout, pale ale, or doppelbock for any occasion.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13225793/
Wendy's banishes â?~Biggieâ?T size
The Biggie portion size, formerly Wendy's equivalent of a large, will now be
called a medium. Itâ?Ts only a name change, and the portion customers get â?"
the equivalent of almost three 12-ounce cans of soda for the drinks â?" wonâ?Tt
get smaller.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13225846/
Delphi reaches deal with auto workers, GM
Delphi Corp. said Friday it has reached a deal with the United Auto Workers and
General Motors Corp. to offer buyouts to hourly employees who arenâ?Tt eligible
for early retirement.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13230253/
House passes subscription-TV legislation
Legislation to open cable TV markets to more competition, possibly saving
consumers hundreds of dollars a year, passed the House Thursday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13218791/
Oil prices up on renewed Iraq worries
Oil prices rose by more than $1 a barrel Friday. Brokers attributed the rise to
tough talk from an Iranian cleric and the kidnapping of a senior Iraqi
petroleum industry official.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/12400801/
U.S. trade deficit rises amid surging oil prices
The U.S. trade deficit resumed rising in April after two months of rare
declines, pushed higher by surging oil prices and a flood of imported
furniture, televisions and toys from China.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13220725/
JetBlue adds D.C. to New York shuttle service
JetBlue Airways is introducing a new shuttle service between Washington and New
York with introductory fares as low as $39 each way.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13222767/
Quality gains driving Hyundaiâ?Ts success
South Koreaâ?Ts Hyundai Motor, once the butt of jokes for its poorly made cars,
is now a force to be reckoned with on the global automotive market. By
MSNBC.comâ?Ts Roland Jones.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13207035/
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