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Dow briefly moves above milestone
The Dow Jones industrial average reached a milestone in Wall Streetâ?Ts
recovery from nearly seven years of corporate upheaval, economic recession and
the impact of terrorism Thursday, briefly trading above its record high close
of 11,722.98 set back on Jan. 14, 2000.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
HPâ?Ts top lawyer resigns ahead of hearing
Hewlett-Packard Co., which is drawing scrutiny from Congress over a corporate
spying probe, on Thursday announced the resignation of general counsel Ann
Baskins.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15043041/
Lawmakers compare HP to Watergate, Enron
The saga of Hewlett-Packard Co.â?Ts spying scandal â?" which has toppled the
companyâ?Ts chairwoman, two other directors and at least two high-ranking
executives â?" deepened in intrigue Thursday as lawmakers exploring the
imbroglio summoned comparisons to Watergate and Enron.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15042929/
New models glitter at Paris auto show
Every two years, the eyes of the automotive world turn to the Paris Motor
Show. This year is no different, with companies from Ford to Fiat, Maserati
to Mitsubishi set to unveil brand new cars and concept designs to an eager
public.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15048006/
Second-quarter economic growth slows
The economy has slowed even more than previously thought, but the sluggish
spell is not expected to turn into recession as Election Day nears.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15043594/
U.S. jobless claims down slightly
New claims for U.S. jobless aid fell by a slightly more-than-expected 6,000
last week, Labor Department data showed on Thursday, and remained at levels
suggesting a stable jobs market.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15043689/
IBM, Lenovo recall laptop batteries
IBM Corp. is recalling 526,000 laptop batteries worldwide made by Sony Corp.,
the latest in a series of problems with Sony batteries.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15047076/
MySpace could be worth around $15 billion
MySpace, the social networking Web site, could be worth around $15 billion
within three years, measured in terms of the value created for shareholders of
parent company News Corp., a Wall Street media analyst forecast on Wednesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15045920/
Boomers provide ripe target for insurers
With 78 million baby boomers nearing retirement, and government and private
pensions fading away, the insurance industry is jumping at the chance to tap
this huge market for retirement services. By CNBC's Diana Olick.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15046843/
Executives: Booze will flow for holidays
A pullback in U.S. consumer spending should not dampen holiday parties or sales
of distilled spirits in the liquor industryâ?Ts biggest season, executives of
several companies said this week.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15046927/
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