6:14pm: Major gauges manage slim gains as investors digest mixed economic numbers, see-sawing oil prices. (more)
5:47pm: Major gauges manage slim gains as investors digest mixed economic numbers, see-sawing oil prices. (
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5:43pm: Joe Eberhardt becomes the latest departure from the U.S. division of DaimlerChrysler;company does not name replacement. (
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5:21pm: Sales chief downplays earlier leaked memo that calls for company overhaul. (
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5:18pm: But Retail Forward report says 'steadfast' No. 2 retailer may have to look beyond cities, U.S. market. (
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4:55pm: Shares of No. 1 beverage company fizz after analyst ups earnings estimates, price target. (
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4:50pm: Industry representative: National chains will have easier time adapting, local joints may have to pay top dollar for new products. (
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4:24pm: Major gauges manage slim gains as investors digest mixed economic numbers, see-sawing oil prices. (
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4:21pm: Lawmakers Specter, Grassley eye SEC probe of hedge fund and Morgan Stanley CEO. (
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3:44pm: Major gauges manage slim gains Tues. afternoon as investors digest mixed economic numbers, see-sawing oil prices. (
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3:36pm: AutoZone, Jamba, Kroger among late trading stocks Tuesday. (
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3:33pm: GOP leaders call off vote for controversial bill that opens 8.3 million acres off Florida. (
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2:58pm: Mortgage lender agrees to new practices aimed at fighting discrimination against minorities, NY AG Spitzer says. (
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2:51pm: Company provides a 'self-service' Web-based ad buying service for local TV markets. (
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2:33pm: Probable purchase of 20 updated 747 jumbo jets may include options for 20 more: report. (
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2:13pm: Major gauges cling to modest gains as investors digest mixed economic numbers, see-sawing oil prices. (
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2:09pm: Designed by Porsche, the 485-hp Auto Union D-type was revolutionary in its day. (
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2:04pm: Media and entertainment company reports increase in prime-time TV ad sales, will increase investment in video games to $350M. (
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1:45pm: No. 1 bricks & mortar movie rental company seeks to win marketshare from postal-based upstart. (
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1:44pm: Google's famous for hiring the best and the brightest, but when they get bored, they're bound to create the son-of-Google, warns Fortune's Jeffrey O'Brien. (
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1:35pm: Europe's largest bank says slowing market affects its investment bank division's profits; shares sink. (
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1:11pm: City's board of health will force doughnut shops and fast-food stands to remove artery-clogging oils from their menus. (
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12:57pm: Analysts don't expect the sector to collapse in 2007 as it did in 2005. But Wall Street cautions investors not to expect a repeat of this year's strong returns. (
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12:49pm: Chances of getting the hottest gaming console of the season are slim, but don't give up hope yet. (
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12:41pm: Cox says adoption of accounting technology will reduce restatements, improve audits. (
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12:26pm: Major gauges struggle higher as investors weigh mixed reads on the economy, zig-zagging oil prices. (
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11:26am: Some unusual items that more and more home buyers have on their wish lists. Plus: What's out. (
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11:01am: Government appears to support study showing drug-coated stents increase risk of clotting and could spur heart attacks. (
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10:56am: Major gauges move higher as investors weigh strength in service sector, drop in factory orders, falling oil. (
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10:38am: Drop in new orders marks the biggest fall in more than six years; the third drop in four months. (
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10:33am: Unit of organic food company SunOpta recalls frozen strawberries that may be contaminated with Listeria organism. (
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10:30am: Lawmakers consider a vote on extending expired tax breaks and making them retroactive for this tax year. (
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10:19am: Saving as much as possible is the first and most important step. Now, for where to put the money... (
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10:18am: Company says no new cases have been reported after closing 9 New York-area Taco Bells; shares rebound after sliding. (
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10:18am: ISM index for sector increases in November, above Wall Street's estimates; prices paid also jump. (
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9:59am: Satellite radio broadcaster lowers its year-end subscriber expectations by 200,000. (
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9:59am: You have a generous spirit, a year-end deadline and a million charities competing for your money. What's a donor to do? (
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9:58am: Major stock gauges struggle for direction amid milder-than-expected inflation reading, higher oil prices. (
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9:51am: Treasurys decline after reading on ISM services lowers expectations for Fed rate cut early next year; dollar mixed. (
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9:44am: Stocks struggle to extend gains in the early going as investors mull housing, productivity news. (
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9:23am: Japanese electronics manufacturer says demand for digital cameras and flat-panel televisions, not discounting, is fueling growth. (
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9:06am: Company speeds up industry-shaking program, branches out to 30 additional states, primarily in the Midwest and Southwest. (
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8:39am: Shows gain of 0.2 percent in revision of third-quarter reading, better than initial estimate but less than economists' forecasts. (
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8:28am: Report from employment consulting firm says heavy job cuts in auto industry and expected overall slowdown in economy behind uptick. (
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8:02am: Drugmakers are getting desperate for growth, and are hoping a little serendipity might bring them the next Viagra. (
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7:57am: Board reaffirms support for rival office landlord SL Green's $4B cash-and-stock offer, plans to proceed with shareholder vote Dec. 6. (
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7:43am: Study sponsored by French drug manufacturer shows anti-obesity drug Acomplia also improved blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes patients. (
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7:32am: These larger-than-life flowers are growing in demand. (
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7:21am: The worst of the housing slump may be over - but it could take a while before prices rebound. (
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7:14am: This year is on track to be one of the worst ever for subprime loans, with 80,000 borrowers behind on payments, newspaper report says. (
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7:06am: A new version of direct deposit - for workers who don't have bank accounts - is catching on with small-business bosses. (
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7:00am: Fortune's Jia Lynn Yang attends the annual Reaching Out conference for gay and lesbian MBA students in New York City. (
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6:49am: Muhammad Yunus heads to Oslo prepared to fight a company he believes is sucking profits from the poor of Bangladesh, Fortune reports. (
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6:45am: One survey finds company spending on holiday celebrations is up and more employers are giving bonuses but not as much paid time with the family. (
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6:38am: Despite the failure of Pfizer's new drug, there are still attractive strategies for health care investing - from sector funds to J&J. (
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6:34am: Stock futures point to higher open ahead of latest economic readings; major home builder sees housing slump near a bottom. (
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6:25am: But CEO of luxury homebuilder says he believes we're seeing floors in some markets. (
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6:17am: Markets puzzle through conflicting indicators on weather, fuel stocks and a possible OPEC output reduction. (
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