Breaking News

Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 13:48:03 -0400

The U.N. Security Council votes unanimously to impose sanctions on North
Korea to punish Pyongyang for its purported nuclear test.

U.S. stocks finish higher; Dow sets new record close

Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:06:03 (GMT)
Quotes & News:
4:30 pm ET Oct 13, 2006

DJIA

11,960

+12.81
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S&P

1,365

+2.79
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NASDAQ

2,357

+11.11
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10Yr

4.81%

+0.028
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U.S. stocks finish higher; Dow sets new record close

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks closed higher Friday, with the Dow Jones
Industrial Average finishing at a fresh record high, capping off a solid
week that saw the Nasdaq Composite post a 2.5% gain.
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IPO Report: SAIC's billion dollar IPO rallies in trading debut

NEW YORK -- Employee-owned science and engineering firm SAIC rallied 21%
in its stock market debut Friday as investors snapped up shares of the
$8 billion science and engineering firm.
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Corn futures gain over 5% to close at a contract high

SAN FRANCISCO -- Corn futures closed higher for a third session in a
row Friday, with their benchmark contract reaching a fresh record level
and gaining 16% for the week as traders fretted over tighter supplies of
the commodity.

U.S. stocks trade mixed; Dow dragged lower by GE, Home Depot

Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 16:01:03 (GMT)
Quotes & News:
11:41 am ET Oct 13, 2006

DJIA

11,912

-34.82
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S&P

1,361

-1.12
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NASDAQ

2,349

+3.71
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10Yr

4.81%

+0.028
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U.S. stocks trade mixed; Dow dragged lower by GE, Home Depot

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks traded mixed Friday as uninspiring quarterly
earnings from General Electric Co. and a broker downgrade for Home Depot
Inc. weighed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, with retail sales and
consumer sentiment reports another focus for investors.
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Economic Report: Retail sales fall 0.4% on plunging gas prices

WASHINGTON -- The sharp drop in gasoline prices drove the nominal value
of U.S. retail sales down by 0.4% in September, the Commerce Department
reported Friday.
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IPO Report: SAIC's billion dollar IPO rallies in trading debut

NEW YORK -- Employee-owned science and engineering firm SAIC rallied
19% in its stock market debut Friday as investors snapped up shares of
the $8 billion science and engineering firm. ________________
The Fed: Risks of inflation uptick greater than recession: Moskow

CHICAGO -- Risks of a spike in inflation are still greater than the
risks of a recession, Michael Moskow, the president of the Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank, said Thursday.

U.S. crude oil futures soar back above $59 in reaction to Norwegian oilfield shutdowns, Reuters reports.

Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:26:31 -0400

U.S. crude oil futures soar back above $59 in reaction to Norwegian
oilfield shutdowns, Reuters reports.

University of Michgan reports October consumer sentiment rises to 92.3, much stronger than expected.

Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 10:05:32 -0400

University of Michgan reports October consumer sentiment rises to 92.3,
much stronger than expected.

U.S. stocks rally; Dow posts triple-digit gains to new record

Quotes & News:
4:30 pm ET Oct 12, 2006

DJIA

11,947

+95.57
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S&P

1,362

+12.88
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NASDAQ

2,346

+37.91
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10Yr

4.78%

-0.006
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U.S. stocks rally; Dow posts triple-digit gains to new record

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks rallied Thursday on stronger-than-expected
earnings from McDonald's Corp., Costco Wholesale Corp. and Yum Brands
Inc, with a batch of new orders for Boeing Co. helping propel the Dow
Jones Industrial Average to a new closing high.
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The Fed: Growth continues at varied pace, Beige Book says

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. economy appeared fragmented into pockets of
strength and weakness, but, in general, economic activity continues to
expand, according to the latest Federal Reserve 'Beige Book' survey of
current economic conditions released on Thursday.
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Manufacturers expect slowdown, chilled by housing and autos

SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. manufacturers are expecting slower growth in the
months ahead, as pullbacks in the housing and auto sectors weigh on new
orders, shipments and investment plans, the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI
said Thursday.
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Overseas gains drive Yum's quarterly profit; shares rise

LOS ANGELES -- Emboldened by huge growth in mainland China, Yum Brands
Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive David Novak said Thursday that he
wants to make the company's KFC outlets as ubiquitous in that nation as
McDonald's outlets are in the United States.
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Frozen orange-juice futures close nearly 17% higher

SAN FRANCISCO -- The price of the benchmark frozen orange-juice futures
contract closed almost 17% higher Thursday after the U.S. government
said that Florida's orange production for the 2006-07 season will be
lower than last year's crop, which suffered in the wake of Hurricane
Wilma.

Breaking News Thu., October 12, 2006

Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 13:13:43 -0700

DOW REACHES ALL-TIME CLOSING HIGH AFTER SURGING AHEAD BY 100 POINTS IN
LATE AFTERNOON TRADING

U.S. stocks gain on strong earnings; Dow taps new record high

Quotes & News:
11:41 am ET Oct 12, 2006

DJIA

11,929

+77.72
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S&P

1,358

+8.32
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NASDAQ

2,325

+17.45
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10Yr

4.77%

-0.010
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U.S. stocks gain on strong earnings; Dow taps new record high

NEW YORK - U.S. stocks rallied Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial
Average tapping a new all-time high, after a string of upbeat earnings
reports led by McDonald's Corp, Costco Wholesale Corp. and Yum Brands.
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Economic Report: Trade gap sets new record in August

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. trade gap of goods and services set a new record
high in August, driven up once again by a record price of crude oil, a
government report showed Thursday.
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McDonald's sees 17% jump in third-quarter profit

NEW YORK -- McDonald's Corp. on Thursday forecast a 17% increase in
third-quarter earnings per share, better than Wall Street expected, and
said September same-store sales rose 7.7%, boosted by strength in
breakfast and new Snack Wraps.
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PepsiCo profit vaults 71%; costs rise too

NEW YORK -- PepsiCo said Thursday third-quarter profit rose nearly 71%,
helped by strength in its international business, non-carbonated drinks
and salty snacks, but operating margins were squeezed by increased
spending and higher supply chain costs. ______________

AT&T-BellSouth merger is approved by Justice Dept.

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday approved AT&T
Inc's acquisition of BellSouth Corp., saying the merger is likely to
benefit consumers.

U.S. trade gap grew to a record $69.8 billion while weekly jobless claims rose to 308,000.

Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:32:31 -0400

U.S. trade gap grew to a record $69.8 billion while weekly jobless
claims rose to 308,000.

Two dead after small plane hits apartment building in NYC

Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:01:04 (GMT)
Quotes & News:
4:30 pm ET Oct 11, 2006

DJIA

11,852

-15.04
_____
S&P

1,349

-3.47
_____
NASDAQ

2,308

-7.16
_____
10Yr

4.78%

+0.036
_____

Two dead after small plane hits apartment building in NYC

SAN FRANCISCO -- A small plane crashed into a high-rise residential
building on the Upper East Side of Manhattan Wednesday, killing at least
two people, setting parts of the building on fire and jolting the city
on a quiet fall afternoon.
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Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks end lower on plane crash, interest rate
jitters

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks fell Wednesday, in a session rocked by an
aircraft crashing into a building in New York City, disappointment over
the near-term interest rate outlook and an inauspicious start to the
third-quarter earnings reporting season.
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Futures Movers: Crude futures fall, tally two-day loss of almost 4%

SAN FRANCISCO -- Crude-oil futures fell Wednesday, marking a two-day
loss of almost 4% as traders voiced doubt that an agreement between key
oil producers to cut production will put a dent in hefty supplies.

Breaking News: Small aircraft into New York building

Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:31:47 -0500

NEW YORK -- Emergency crews and FBI anti-terrorism squads are on the
scene of an Upper East Side building, where a small aircraft struck
about 3 p.m. Early word from the FBI: No terrorism believed involved.

News Alert! Bush Calls For Sanctions On North Korea

In a rose garden press conference, President Bush called for stiff
sanctions on North Korea but said the U.S. has no intentions of
attacking the country.

Breaking News Wed., October 11, 2006

12:24 pm ET Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006

Breaking News

AMERICAN AL QAEDA ADAM GADAHN INDICTED FOR TREASON

Net Stocks: As sector weakens, CNet tumbles on options probe, exec shake-up

MarketWatch.com
Quotes & News:
9:41 am ET Oct 11, 2006

DJIA

11,822

-44.42
_____
S&P

1,347

-5.55
_____
NASDAQ

2,303

-12.08
_____
10Yr

4.74%

-0.006

CNet tumbles in weaker Net sector

News Alert! Japan Suspects Second N. Korea Nuke Test

Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 19:53:04 -0400

Japan's Foreign Ministry says government suspects North Korea has
conducted second nuclear test.

U.S. stocks end higher on cautious optimism over earnings

Quotes & News:
4:30 pm ET Oct 10, 2006

DJIA

11,867

+9.36
_______
S&P

1,353

+2.76
_______
NASDAQ

2,315

+3.66
_______
10Yr

4.75%

+0.050

U.S. stocks end higher on cautious optimism over earnings

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks ended higher Tuesday on a fresh drop in oil
prices and cautious optimism over the upcoming third-quarter earnings
season, but a rise in bond yields and lingering concerns over North
Korea gave investors pause for thought.

U.S. stocks drift lower after data; Google gains on YouTube deal

Quotes & News:
11:41 am ET Oct 10, 2006

DJIA

11,859

+1.76
______
S&P

1,352

+1.64
______
NASDAQ

2,314

+3.05
______
10Yr

4.75%

+0.052

TRADING CENTER

U.S. stocks drift lower after data; Google gains on YouTube deal

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks drifted lower Tuesday after an economic report
showing a larger-than-expected rise in wholesale inventories, but Google
Inc. gained as analysts cheered its acquisition of video-sharing site,
YouTube Inc.

Net Stocks: Shares open flat, Google up on YouTube deal

Quotes & News:
10:11 am ET Oct 10, 2006

DJIA

11,846

-11.61
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S&P

1,349

-0.74
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NASDAQ

2,307

-4.02
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10Yr

4.73%

+0.030
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A flat opening; Google up on YouTube deal

SAN FRANCISCO -- Shares of large Internet companies were trading in a
mixed fashion early Tuesday, led by Google Inc., with investors
rewarding the stock after Google announced the day before that it
intends to purchase the video Web site YouTube for $1.65 billion.

Google to buy video site YouTube for $1.65 billion

Quotes & News:
4:30 pm ET Oct 9, 2006

DJIA

11,857

+7.60
________
S&P

1,350

+1.08
________
NASDAQ

2,311

+11.78
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10Yr

4.70%

+0.002

Google to buy video site YouTube for $1.65 billion

SAN FRANCISCO -- Google Inc. said Monday it agreed to acquire privately
held YouTube Inc., the No. 1 Internet video-sharing site on the Web, for
$1.65 billion in stock.
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Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks end higher; Nasdaq at best levels in five
months

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks ended higher Monday, with the Nasdaq Composite
at its best level in five months, as a Fed official's soothing remarks
on inflation, a going-private offer for Cablevision Systems and a $6
billion deal in the banking sector placed news of North Korea's nuclear
test on the back burner.
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Interest-rate pause "makes sense": Yellen

WASHINGTON -- Holding interest rates steady "for a time" makes sense as
monetary policymakers study data about the economy, the president of the
San Francisco Federal Reserve said Monday. .
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Dolans make new bid to take Cablevision private; shares rally

CHICAGO -- Cablevision Systems Corp.'s founding family has offered once
again to take the cable-television operator private, this time in a $7.9
billion deal that's 15% higher than an unsuccessful bid last year.

U.S stocks fall after North Korea's nuclear test

Quotes & News:
11:40 am ET Oct 9, 2006

DJIA

11,847

-2.65
_______
S&P

1,350

+0.78
________
NASDAQ

2,310

+10.34
________
10Yr

4.70%

+0.002

U.S stocks fall after North Korea's nuclear test

NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks fell Monday as the impact of North Korea's
decision to carry out a nuclear test rippled through the financial
markets, with investors also focusing on a $6 bln deal in the banking
sector, broker downgrades for Mastercard and a report of a buyout offer
for Cablevision's minority shareholders.
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Dolans make new bid to take Cablevision private; shares rally

CHICAGO -- Cablevision Systems Corp.'s founding family has offered once
again to take the cable-television operator private, this time in a $7.9
billion deal that's 15% higher than an unsuccessful bid last year.
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PNC Financial to acquire Mercantile Bankshares for $6 billion

BOSTON -- PNC Financial Services Group Inc. said Monday it's agreed to
acquire Mercantile Bankshares Corp. for roughly $6 billion, a move aimed
at broadening the buyer's presence in the mid-Atlantic region.
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Futures Movers: Crude gains on hopes OPEC will confirm cut, N. Korea
test

NEW YORK -- Crude futures rallied Monday as traders waited for the
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to confirm a
production cut of one million barrels a day, with news that North Korea
has conducted a nuclear test further supporting prices.

Net Stocks: Google rises on music deals

Quotes & News:
10:20 am ET Oct 9, 2006

DJIA

11,825

-25.14
_______
S&P

1,348

-1.31
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NASDAQ

2,300

+0.33
________
10Yr

4.70%

+0.002

Google rises on music video deals

Shares of large Internet companies were trading mixed on Monday, led by
Google Inc., which was on the upside by as much as 1.5% on news that it
has inked distribution deals with two major music and entertainment
providers.

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Recall Alert: Popular brand of lettuce recalled

BREAKING NEWS
October 9, 2006

Recall Alert: Popular brand of lettuce recalled.

Nunes Company Incorporates, the supplier of "Foxy" lettuce, is recalling
their product over concerns of E. coli contamination.

Nuke test yields market jitters

Monday, October 9, 2006
futures

North Korea's reported nuclear test has the market a bit nervous today.
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Nuke test yields market jitters
07:39 AM EDT

Wall Street was unsettled Monday after North Korea jolted the
international community by saying it tested a nuclear weapon.

Breaking News: N. Korea nuclear test

Date: Sun, 08 Oct 2006 22:24:07 -0500

SEOUL, South Korea- North Korea said Monday it has performed its
first-ever
nuclear weapons test. The country's official Korean Central News Agency
said
the test was performed successfully and there was no radioactive leakage
from
the site. There has been no confirmation from U.S. or U.S. geological
survey
of the test.

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