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Stocks energized by mild economic data
Wall Street kicked off the third quarter with a sharp advance Monday, as mild
manufacturing and construction data lifted hopes about interest rates and
energized investors in light pre-holiday trade.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
New team pledges to tackle Airbus problems
European defense group EADS vowed Monday to put Franco-German management
tensions behind it and resolve the crisis at Airbus, the day after the French
CEO and the civil jet unitâ?Ts German head lost their jobs in a
much-anticipated shake-up.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13684049/
â?~Major screwupâ?T at Airbus
Top Airbus executive Noel Forgeard has resigned and market regulators are
investigating his exercise of options in the wake of delivery delays with its
A380.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13686878/
Renault, Nissan approve GM alliance talks
Nissan Motor Co. and the board of Renault SA separately approved on Monday
opening talks with General Motors Corp. over a possible alliance, the
automakers said.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13682907/
GM sales decline sharply in June
General Motors Corp. Monday said its U.S. sales fell 25.9 percent in June, a
sharp decline from last yearâ?Ts incentive-boosted results and in line with the
companyâ?Ts cautionary forecast. Ford Motor Co. and Daimler Chrysler AG also
reported lower June sales.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13687071/
Ant farm inventor's secret: perseverance
In an industry where toys are a hit if they last more than a single season, the
ant farm's success rates right up there with the Etch-a-Sketch and the Slinky.
By CNBC's Jim Goldman
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13687432/
Manufacturing sector expanded in June
The nationâ?Ts manufacturing sector expanded in June, but at a slower pace than
analysts expected. Raw materials prices eased a bit.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13685733/
U.S. construction spending drops in May
Construction spending fell in May by the largest amount in nearly two years as
the once booming housing sector suffered another big decline.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13685735/
Most popular cars for men and women
When shopping for cars, women value value, safety and practicality â?" with a
dash of design flair â?" while men focus on power and style.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13575834/
Pyrotechnic firms make fireworks HDTV-ready
With more viewers tuning in to Fourth of July fireworks extravaganzas on their
new high-definition TV sets, pyrotechnicians are making adjustments to maximize
the experience.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13688199/
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