U.S. stocks end higher, lifted by Wal-Mart sales, Intel upgrade

Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:01:04 (GMT)
U.S. stocks end higher, lifted by Wal-Mart sales, Intel upgrade

U.S. stock indexes close higher after two days of losses, with a
forecast from Wal-Mart and a broker upgrade for Intel helping to
overshadow disappointing retail sales.

FAA: Wiring on MD-80s needs to be rebundled

The Federal Aviation Administration warns that if the wires within the
wheel wells of MD-80 aircraft aren't properly bundled, there is a
chance of an explosion, however slight.

Housing-aid plans move forward in Washington

WASHINGTON
The Senate approved a package of tax breaks and funds for foreclosure
counseling on Thursday, as House lawmakers moved forward with a separate
measure aimed at allowing the government to back billions of dollars in
refinanced loans.

Slowdown biting into discretionary retail sales

Economic worries and cold weather coupled with an early Easter and lack
of fashions combined to delvier retailer's worse-than-expected sales
last month.

Crowded stage heightens odds of a sweeter Yahoo bid: analysts

After weeks of speculation that Microsoft Corp. would end up the sole
serious suitor for Yahoo Inc., potential white knights have suddenly
appeared on the horizon.