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U.S. Jobless Benefit Claims Up

26-Mar-09

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says initial jobless benefit claims rose slightly last week while the number of people continuing to claim benefits set a record for the ninth straight week….

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U.S. Economy Shrank At 6.3 Percent Pace – End of 2008

26-Mar-09

WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy shrank at a 6.3 percent pace at the end of 2008, the worst showing in a quarter-century, and probably isn’t doing much better now….

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Best Buy Fourth Quarter Profit Drops

26-Mar-09

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Best Buy, the world’s largest consumer electronics retailer, says fourth-quarter profit fell 23 percent on some charges but adjusted results beat analysts’ estimates as sales climbed on new store openings….

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