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On this day in history
On Jan. 8, 1642, astronomer Galileo Galilei died in Arcetri, Italy; he was 77. In 1815 U.S. forces led by Gen. Andrew Jackson defeated the British in the Battle of New Orleans—the closing engagement of the War of 1812. In 1918 President Woodrow...Tags: Dave Thomas, Trials, Rock and Roll, National Government, Lyndon B. Johnson
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Stocks' slide erases 2009's gains
From Tribune news servicesFrom Tribune news services U.S. stocks slid, erasing most of the market's 2009 gain, as companies from Alcoa Inc. to Intel Corp. spurred concern that corporate America's earnings outlook is worsening. Oil futures, meanwhile, tumbled 12 percent, the...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Time Warner Inc., Financial Markets, Commodity Markets, Intel Corp.
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More foul news throws traders for a big loss
The Associated PressA warning from tech giant Intel about poor business conditions and more evidence of rising unemployment left stocks with their biggest losses in a month on Wednesday. The news upended some investors' hopes for a speedy economic recovery this year and...Tags: Time Warner Inc., Unemployment, Financial Markets, Employment, Intel Corp.
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Stock traders' tough floor routine
The stock market has been placid for most of the day, but Peter Kenny holds his breath as the final hour of trading approaches.
A professional trader at Knight Capital Group Inc. who buys and sells stocks for large investors such as mutual funds, Kenny...Tags: Dining and Drinking, Personal Finance, California, Mutual Funds, Financial Markets
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Wall Street falls sharply on bleak corporate outlooks, employment worries; Dow slumps 245
AP Business WritersNEW YORK (AP) — A warning from tech giant Intel about poor business conditions and more evidence of rising unemployment left stocks with their biggest losses in a month Wednesday. The news upended some investors' hopes for a speedy economic...Tags: Time Warner Inc., Unemployment, Employment, Intel Corp., Economy
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Oil steady below $43 in Asia after plunging on unexpected jump in US inventories
Associated Press WriterSINGAPORE (AP) — Oil prices were steady below $43 a barrel Thursday in Asia after a higher-than-expected increase in U.S. inventories sparked a 12 percent plunge in crude overnight. Light, sweet crude for February delivery dipped 14 cents to $42.49...Tags: Petroleum Industry, Inventories, Time Warner Inc., Gaza Crisis, Economy
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9015.10
Tuesday's close of the Dow Jones industrial average, only the second time it finished above 9000 since Nov. 5. The Dow, which advanced 62.21 points Tuesday, is now up more than 19 percent from its multiyear low of less than 7600 on Nov. 20. -
Meltdown 101: Why is seed maker Monsanto seeing rich profit growth while the economy falters?
AP Business WriterEach passing day seems to drop a fresh dose of bad news on the economy. The Dow Jones industrial average saw yet another decline Monday. Aluminum producer Alcoa Inc. said on Tuesday it plans to shed more than 13,000 jobs. But then Wednesday rolled...Tags: Monsanto Company, Medical Specialization, Genetics, Sales, Alcoa Incorporated
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IN BRIEF
Wall Street brushed off more bad economic news yesterday and finished with a rally that left stocks at their highest levels in two months. Stocks finished with moderate advances after stumbling early because of data that gave mixed readings on the service...Tags: Financial Aid, Corporate Officers, Bank of America Corp., Ohio, Financial and Business Services
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Economy's bad, but we've seen worse since '29
Trips off the tongue, doesn't it? "The worst recession since the Great Depression." Special interests seeking bailouts, politicians pushing legislation and even some news organizations assure us it's true. Except it's not. Not yet. From what we know so...Tags: Freddie Mac, Nevada, Unemployment, Florida, Economy
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Insight into rate cut spurs market rally
Wall Street brushed off more bad economic news Tuesday and finished with a rally that left stocks at their highest levels in two months. Stocks finished with moderate advances after stumbling in the early going because of data that gave mixed readings on...Tags: Money and Monetary Policy, Clubs and Associations, Financial Markets, Sales, Ben Bernanke
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Stocks tumble on corporate profit concerns
From Tribune news servicesFrom Tribune news services Stocks fell for the first time in four days on concern that a slump in corporate profits will stretch into this year, overshadowing speculation the government will revive the economy with tax cuts. Monday was considered the...Tags: Financial Markets, Earnings Forecasts
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