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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:36:27 -0500

Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday that the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:58:14 -0500

Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765
GAZA (Reuters) - Recovery teams ventured into battlegrounds of the Gaza Strip on Thursday to gather bodies from the rubble, and Hamas officials said the Palestinian toll in Israel's 13 day-old offensive rose to 765 dead.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:32:08 -0500

Citi backs mortgage bankruptcy reform: senators
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc has agreed to support a rewrite of bankruptcy law being proposed in the U.S. Congress to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, lawmakers said on Thursday.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:17:54 -0500

Obama names Virginia gov as Democratic Party head
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama named Tim Kaine as head of the Democratic Party on Thursday, rewarding an early supporter with a high-profile political post even as he continues to serve as Virginia governor.

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:09:57 -0500

Wal-Mart and other U.S. retailers warn after dismal holiday
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other top U.S. retailers delivered disappointing December same-store sales and profit warnings on Thursday, sparking fresh recession concerns that hit stock and currency markets.

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:03:00 GMT

Microsoft's Ballmer: Windows 7 Almost Ready - FOX News
Jan. 7: Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer delivers the keynote address at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Jan. 7: Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer delivers the keynote address at the International Consumer Electronics Show ...
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:23:00 GMT

Constellation Brands 3Q adjusted profit tops view - Lexington Herald-Leader
ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Constellation Brands Inc., which sells Mondavi wine, Corona beer and Svedka vodka, said Wednesday its fiscal third-quarter profit fell 30 percent because of restructuring costs and weaker sales, and it trimmed the top end of its ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:02:00 GMT

Dentsu, Duskin, Lawson, TDK, Toyoda Gosei: Japan Equity Preview - Bloomberg
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies may have unusual price changes in Japanese trading tomorrow. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are from the previous close. The information in each item was released after markets shut ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:52:00 GMT

Retailers report dismal December sales - Ann Arbor News Blog
NEW YORK - Retailers reported dismal sales figures for December on Thursday as even Wal-Mart Stores Inc., one of the bright spots in the industry, finally buckled under the pressures of the deteriorating economy. As the figures confirmed fears that ...
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:50:00 GMT

Nissan Recalls More Than 240,000 Trucks - WOAI
WASHINGTON – Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 240,000 trucks in 20 cold weather states to fix a problem that could prevent front air bags from deploying in a crash. The government said in a posting on its Web site Wednesday that the recall ...

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Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:44:33 GMT

Stores' dismal December means prices should fall
Dismal sales figures for the holiday shopping season are probably a sign of worse to come for merchants in 2009 - not only more sharp discounts and cheaper groceries but probably fewer stores.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:44:19 GMT

Obama: Congress must act boldly and now on economy
President-elect Barack Obama implored Congress on Thursday to "act boldly and act now" to fix an economy growing perilously weaker.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:44:10 GMT

Obama Urges Delay in Digital TV Transition
The Associated Press 21 comments President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:43:59 GMT

Sin City Sizzles With Hot New Gadgets
A wristwatch that doubles as a cell phone. A wireless way to charge cell phones.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:43:20 GMT

Best loan rates have a price
Inman News Q: I read your recent article, " Cancel refi, lock in lower rate ," and felt compelled to comment.

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