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Stocks end seesaw session slightly higher
Wall Street was ended slightly higher Wednesday after a volatile session where
stocks at first surged on robust retail sales numbers, but then reversed course
after a disappointing crude inventory report caused oil prices to surge.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3683270/
Holiday shoppers favor department stores
As holiday shopping season kicks into high year, analysts say shoppers are
favoring department stores and splurging on big, flat-panel televisions.
Wal-Mart and specialty retailers like the Gap, however, appear to be having a
tougher time. By MSNBC.com's Allison Linn.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16171971/
Retail sales jump more than expected
Consumers battered by a multitude of economic woes came roaring back in
November, pushing retail sales up by the largest amount in four months.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16184850/
United, Continental in early merger talks
UAL Corp.'s United Airlines is in preliminary talks with Continental Airlines
about a possible merger, according to media reports on Tuesday.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16183725/
E. coli scare may dent Yum sales for now
The E. coli outbreak linked to Taco Bell may chomp away at quarterly sales of
the fast food chain's parent company, but analysts say the woes are likely to
fade and profit from overseas and other eateries will help fatten next year's
figures.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16189977/
10 tricks for reducing your heating bill
High home-heating bills pack a real punch into household budgets across the
United States each winter. They consistently pose a special challenge for
people who rely on fixed incomes or live paycheck to paycheck. By Laura T.
Coffey.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16176373/
OPEC chief: Output cuts may not be needed
OPEC may keep production steady, the organizationâ?Ts president suggested
Wednesday, despite renewed calls by some oil ministers on the eve of their
year-end meeting for new cuts to shore up prices.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16175692/
Late mortgage payments jump in summer
Late mortgage payments shot up in the third quarter as higher interest rates
squeezed budgets and made it harder for homeowners â?" especially those with
weaker credit records â?" to keep up with their monthly obligations.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16188471/
Qantas rejects $8.6 billion takeover bid
Australia's Qantas Airways on Wednesday rejected a 10.9 billion Australian
dollar ($8.6 billion) takeover bid led by the country's largest investment bank
and two North American equity groups.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16184018/
Home Depot enters China's market
Home Depot Inc. announced its first foray into China's booming market on
Wednesday with the purchase of a Chinese chain of 12 home-improvement stores
that modeled itself on its giant American counterpart.
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/16187188/
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