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Economic worries slam stocks


15th February 2008
The Dow drops 175 as investors worry financial stocks face more stress. The Feds Bernanke sees banks writing off more loans, but lower interest rates and the new stimulus package will boost the economy. A bond insurer gets downgraded.This article is cour… more »

The 99-cent recession menu


15th February 2008
Worried that sales could slump as the economy slows, some fast-food chains are offering more food for less money. But will quality drop with prices?This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeCan these choppy waters get any rougher? | The skys… more »

Chocolate prices soar


14th February 2008
Expect to pay more for that Hershey bar: Just in time for Valentines Day, a cocoa price surge is making sweet somethings more expensive than ever.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeSouthern California wildfire costs mount | How to pro… more »

Is Obama bad for business?


14th February 2008
The Democratic contender is rated lower than his rivals by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups. But hes taken steps that arent typical of liberal senators.This article is courtesy of Stocks Up on Unusual VolumeBig caps are all the rage… more »

Tech stocks power market higher


14th February 2008
The Dow moves up 179 points, or 1.5%, but the Nasdaq has a better day, jumping more than 2.3%. Reports suggest Yahoo and News Corp. are talking a partnership deal to derail Microsofts offer for the Internet company. Venezuela cuts off oil to ExxonMobil.T… more »