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Target November sales comparison falls Dec 3 2009 7:57AM
Target says strong sales during the
Thanksgiving weekend were not enough to offset weak sales during
the earlier part of November, sending sales in stores open at least
one year down 1.5 percent.
The drop was bigger than the 0.5 percent drop ana
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| Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP Dec 2 2009 4:13PM
The Minnesota Wild are 3-0-1 in their
last four games, heading into tonight's home contest with the
Nashville Predators. Nashville is coming off two losses in its last
three but has moved into the thick of the NHL Central Division
race.
MI
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| Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP Dec 2 2009 4:13PM
The Minnesota Wild are 3-0-1 in their
last four games, heading into tonight's home contest with the
Nashville Predators. Nashville is coming off two losses in its last
three but has moved into the thick of the NHL Central Division
race.
MI
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| Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP Dec 2 2009 4:13PM
The Minnesota Wild are 3-0-1 in their
last four games, heading into tonight's home contest with the
Nashville Predators. Nashville is coming off two losses in its last
three but has moved into the thick of the NHL Central Division
race.
MI
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Assault at Target Store Dec 1 2009 7:01PM
A 28-year-old Bismarck man is arrested after stealing items from Target and then punching a security worker.
James Easley is charged with stealing Bose headphones and mens cologne from Target yesterday morning.
When mall security r
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| Sites offer deals for 'Cyber Monday' shoppers Nov 30 2009 3:24PM
Retail Web sites have been trying to keep up the
strong sales pace that began on the weekend after Thanksgiving.
This is the day that the industry pitches as "Cyber Monday,"
and Web sites have been offering deals aimed at attracting holiday
shop
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| Here is the latest Minnesota news from The Associated Press... Nov 30 2009 10:02AM
Jurors have resumed deliberations at the
federal courthouse in St. Paul in the fraud trial of Tom Petters.
The Minnesota businessman is accused of running a Ponzi scheme that
cost investors more than $3.5 billion. Petters claims other
defendants in
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| Man with hammer vandalizes Target store Nov 30 2009 8:45AM
A man used a hammer to leave a path of
destruction at a Target store in Winona.
Police say the 39-year-old man smashed big-screen televisions
and destroyed other electronics Saturday evening before taking a
swing at an officer.
The Winona
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| Vikes fans can hop on commuter train Nov 29 2009 5:15AM
Metro Transit in the Twin Cities is adding a
special-event train on its Northstar commuter rail route to take
home Vikings fans after the game against the Chicago Bears.
The train will leave the nearby Target Field Station at 7:20
p.m. on Sunday
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Black Friday Shopping! Nov 27 2009 7:04PM
It's the battle of the shopping carts.
The National Retail Federation estimates that 134 million Americans will go shopping this weekend - up from 128 million last year.
In the wee hours of the morning thousands of shoppers line Bismarck parking lots in
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Black Friday Shopping Nov 27 2009 1:05PM
They're lining up and making a break for the so-called best deals of the season.
Good Afternoon, I am Sarah Gustin, thanks for joining us.
For some the time of day doesn't matter when it comes to getting a good deal.
Shoppers come from miles are in B
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| Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 27 2009 11:05AM
Yankton's 6.9 percent unemployment rate
in October was the highest among South Dakota's largest cities,
rising from September's 6.6 percent.
The figures, from the state Department of Labor, also show
Watertown's October rate at 6.7 percent, up f
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| Latest North Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 27 2009 11:05AM
Bargain hunters are out in force around
North Dakota today, on the traditional kickoff of the holiday
shopping season.
Will Skees began standing outside the Best Buy store in Bismarck
at 7 o'clock Thursday night. He says he's after items such as
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| Bargain hunters hit North Dakota store on Black Friday... Nov 27 2009 9:13AM
Bargain hunters are out in force around
North Dakota today, on the traditional kickoff of the holiday
shopping season.
Will Skees began standing outside the Best Buy store in Bismarck
at 7 o'clock Thursday night. He says he's after items such as
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| Bargain hunters hit SD stores Nov 27 2009 8:53AM
Bargain hunters were out in force
around South Dakota on the traditional kickoff of the holiday
shopping season.
At the Best Buy in Sioux Falls, lines started forming at 9 p.m.
Thursday, even though the store did not open until 5 a.m. Friday.
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| Holidazzle parades kick off in downtown Mpls Nov 27 2009 5:15AM
Fans have a chance to get close to the action
at this year's Target Holidazzle in downtown Minneapolis.
A Favorite Character Competition gives parade-goers a chance to
be featured in the Holidazzle with their family or to win "Hot
Seats," enclos
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Nov 25 2009 3:44AM
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Nov 24 2009 3:51AM
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| Jury begins deliberations in Baltimore mayor trial Nov 19 2009 12:43PM
The jury is deliberating in the theft and
misconduct trial of Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon.
Defense attorney Arnold Weiner drew applause Thursday from Dixon
supporters and occasional laughter from the crowd as he mocked the
state's case during c
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| Stocks post modest gains on rise in commodities Nov 17 2009 3:24PM
Major stock indexes managed to post modest gains
as higher commodity prices lifted energy and materials stocks.
The advances Tuesday were enough to push major stock indexes to
new 13-month highs. The market zigzagged for much of trading as the
d
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 17 2009 11:54AM
One of two people charged in the 2002
abduction of Elizabeth Smart has pleaded guilty to federal charges.
In a deal with prosecutors, Wanda Eileen Barzee pleaded guilty
to charges of kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor
Tuesday in U
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| Stocks turn lower on earnings data, rising dollar Nov 17 2009 10:51AM
Stocks are lower as investors find little to
pull them into the market after two weeks of big gains.
A rebounding dollar is sapping buying sentiment Tuesday.
Mixed earnings and economic reports are offering little insight
into one of the ma
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| Quiet stocks...PPI monitored...Target cautious Nov 17 2009 9:13AM
Stocks have been little changed in the early
going. Investors are digesting reports showing industrial
production rose less than expected, while another report showed
inflation has been in check.
WASHINGTON (AP) The Labor Department says whol
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| Target profit climbs 18 pct in 3Q on lower costs Nov 17 2009 7:42AM
Target's profit climbed more than 18 percent up
in the third quarter as the discount department store chain cut
costs and amped up its fight with rival [[kxtopic:wal-mart:t[Wal-Mart]:t]] Stores Inc.
Target Corp., which is based in Minneapolis, ha
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| Target profit climbs 18 pct in 3Q on lower costs Nov 17 2009 7:42AM
Target's profit climbed more than 18 percent up
in the third quarter as the discount department store chain cut
costs and amped up its fight with rival [[kxtopic:wal-mart:t[Wal-Mart]:t]] Stores Inc.
Target Corp., which is based in Minneapolis, ha
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Nov 17 2009 3:44AM
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| Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP Nov 16 2009 4:48PM
The Minnesota Vikings weathered 13
penalties and three turnovers in their 27-10 win over Detroit
yesterday. Coach Brad Childress says all the penalties were "an
anomaly" and he expects a cleaner performance against Seattle on
Sunday. The Vikings are
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| Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP Nov 16 2009 4:48PM
The Minnesota Vikings weathered 13
penalties and three turnovers in their 27-10 win over Detroit
yesterday. Coach Brad Childress says all the penalties were "an
anomaly" and he expects a cleaner performance against Seattle on
Sunday. The Vikings are
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| Here is the latest Minnesota sports from The AP Nov 16 2009 4:48PM
The Minnesota Vikings weathered 13
penalties and three turnovers in their 27-10 win over Detroit
yesterday. Coach Brad Childress says all the penalties were "an
anomaly" and he expects a cleaner performance against Seattle on
Sunday. The Vikings are
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| Season of change: Twins mark move with new jerseys Nov 16 2009 1:46PM
The Minnesota Twins have new logos and
uniforms for their new era of outdoor baseball.
Pitcher Scott Baker and outfielder Denard Span were at a
downtown news conference Monday to model the outfits.
Span wore a 1961-style cream-colored, red-
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| Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 15 2009 12:36PM
Rescue crews are searching for a plane that
has been missing in Minnesota since Friday.
The Civil Air Patrol's Minnesota Wing says Sunday that the
yellow and black PA-28 Piper Cherokee left the Airlake Airport near
Lakeville on Friday and never
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| Minn.'s Northstar commuter rail starts Monday Nov 15 2009 5:15AM
Commuters from the northwestern Twin Cities
suburbs and beyond begin riding the Northstar commuter rail line on
Monday.
The 40-mile line runs from Big Lake to Minneapolis, with stops
in Elk River, Anoka, Coon Rapids and Fridley.
Most of th
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| Somali judge who jailed pirates, insurgents killed Nov 12 2009 3:51AM
The security minister for northern
Somalia says gunmen have killed a top Somali judge who had
sentenced many pirates and human traffickers to long jail terms.
Mohamed Said Samatar said Thursday that three men had been
arrested over the killing o
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Nov 12 2009 3:44AM
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Twins Stadium Construction Nov 11 2009 12:57PM
It was an exciting end to the 2009 baseball season for Minnesota Twins fans, but the beginning of 2010 should be just as exciting.
For the first time in almost 30 years, the
Twins will be playing their home games outside, in a new stadium.
Minnestota'
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Nov 11 2009 3:44AM
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| Update on the latest in business: Nov 11 2009 2:55AM
Stocks ended mixed Tuesday. The Dow Jones
industrials gained 20 points to 10,247 in light trading.
After six straight session gains, the S&P ended flat at 1,093.
And the Nasdaq dropped 3 points to 2,151.
The bond market is closed for
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Twins Stadium Ready For Action Nov 10 2009 9:43PM
It was an exciting end to the 2009 baseball season for Minnesota Twins fans, but the beginning of 2010 should be just as exciting.
For the first time in almost 30 years, the Twins will be playing their home games outside, in a new stadium.
Minnestota's
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| Quiet stocks...Financial overhaul plan...Mortgage officers wanted... Nov 10 2009 1:32PM
Stock prices are little changed at midday. The
market has regrouped after a strong rally yesterday.
WASHINGTON (AP) Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher
Dodd is calling for sweeping new government powers to prevent
another economic c
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| NJ, Target settle over expired goods, price errors Nov 10 2009 1:11PM
Target Corp. has agreed to pay New Jersey
$375,000 to settle a lawsuit that it sold expired baby formula and
charged different prices at the register than advertised.
Attorney General Anne Milgram says the Minneapolis-based retail
giant will est
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| NJ reaches settlement with Target Nov 10 2009 12:01PM
Target has agreed to pay New Jersey $375,000
to settle a lawsuit that it sold expired baby formula and charged
different prices at the register than advertised.
Attorney General Anne Milgram says the Minneapolis-based retail
giant will also esta
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Nov 10 2009 3:44AM
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| Stocks rising...Massive stroller recall...Airlines on time... Nov 9 2009 1:18PM
Stock prices are mounting a strong rally, up to
fresh highs for the year. The Dow has been up more than 150 points.
WASHINGTON (AP) About a million Maclaren strollers sold by
Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled after 12 reports of
chi
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| Hasan can talk...Suspect described as hero...Stroller recall... Nov 9 2009 12:01PM
He's well enough to talk but
investigators aren't saying when they might try to get more
information from the man accused of killing 13 people last week at
Fort Hood in Texas. Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan (nih-DAHL' mah-LEEK'
hah-SAHN') is in stable condi
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| Strollers recalled for fingertip amputation hazard Nov 9 2009 11:54AM
About a million Maclaren strollers sold by
Target and Babies "R" Us are being recalled after 12 reports of
children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recall includes
nine mode
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Nov 9 2009 3:44AM
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Nov 8 2009 3:51AM
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Nov 7 2009 3:44AM
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| Update on the latest news, sports, business and entertainment:... Nov 6 2009 11:12AM
President Barack Obama says new figures
showing national unemployment has hit the double-digit mark are
regretful and says he's working hard to restore the struggling
economy.
Standing in the [[kxtopic:white-house:t[White House]:t]] Rose Garden,
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| Stocks zigzag...Doubledigit unemployment...Shrinking business... Nov 6 2009 9:55AM
Stocks have been fluctuating in early trading
after the Labor Department reported the unemployment rate rose
above 10 percent last month for the first time since 1983. While
not welcome news for the economy, investors see the rise in
joblessness infl
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| Suspect's computer seized...Disappointing jobless report...DVD war... Nov 6 2009 9:41AM
President Barack Obama's chief economic
adviser says the 10.2 percent unemployment rate for October is a
stark reminder of how much more needs to be done to get people back
to work. Christina Romer says the latest unemployment figure
doesn't come as
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| Deja vu: WalMart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war Nov 6 2009 8:17AM
Wal-Mart is upping the ante heading into the
holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some
upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.
The move led rivals Amazon.com and Target to reduce the prices
of some of their onl
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| Deja vu: WalMart, Amazon, Target in DVD price war Nov 6 2009 8:17AM
Wal-Mart is upping the ante heading into the
holiday season, trimming the online preorder prices of some
upcoming DVDs following last month's price cut on books.
The move led rivals Amazon.com and Target to reduce the prices
of some of their onl
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Nov 6 2009 3:44AM
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| Garnett is fully moved on from Timberwolves Nov 5 2009 12:22PM
From the moment he was traded from Minnesota
to Boston more than two years ago, Kevin Garnett insisted he had
moved on from the place he spent his first 12 seasons.
It was clear in his most recent return to Target Center a
92-90 Celtics victory
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| Garnett is fully moved on from Timberwolves Nov 5 2009 12:22PM
From the moment he was traded from Minnesota
to Boston more than two years ago, Kevin Garnett insisted he had
moved on from the place he spent his first 12 seasons.
It was clear in his most recent return to Target Center a
92-90 Celtics victory
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| October sales may hold promise of relief to stores Nov 5 2009 4:33AM
Analysts say sales numbers being released today
may lift retailers' hopes for a slightly merrier holiday shopping
season than last year.
Major retailers ranging from Target to Macy's are expected to
report a second consecutive monthly gain in sa
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Nov 5 2009 3:51AM
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| No. 27 for Yankees...Senior group's endorsement...Missile strikes... Nov 5 2009 1:03AM
After nearly a decade, the New York Yankees are
baseball's best again. New York beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-3
in Game 6. Hideki Matsui (hih-DEK'-ee mat-SOO'-ee) tied a World
Series record by driving in six runs. The Yankees wrapped up the
Series
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| Update on the latest in business: Nov 4 2009 2:34AM
The key averages ended mixed in the latest
session, as investors await today's announcement from the Federal
Reserve.
The Dow fell 18 points to 9,772. The S&P added 3 points to
1,045. And the Nasdaq gained 8 points to 2,057.
Along with
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| Sales improve, but spending still below 2007 Nov 4 2009 1:17AM
A key data service says U.S. retail sales
figures are mostly rebounding from their dismal levels last year
but are still below October 2007.
The numbers show that categories including jewelry and apparel
posted gains. They also find that discoun
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| Amazon.com extends Internet price war on books Nov 3 2009 8:03AM
The book price wars are no longer just for
pre-orders.
Amazon.com was offering hardcovers of John Grisham's "Ford
County" and Barbara Kingsolver's "The Lacuna" for just $9 on
Tuesday, the official release date for both books.
In mid-Octobe
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Nov 3 2009 3:44AM
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Holiday sales prediction Nov 2 2009 7:02PM
It's November...and that means the holiday shopping season is fast approaching.
But has the economy changed peoples gift giving plans...or have we escaped the tough times.
Brad Feldman looks for answers in area stores and in the numbers.
(Sou
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| ND pharmacy law opponents kick off ballot quest Nov 2 2009 5:23PM
A campaign to repeal North Dakota's pharmacy
ownership law has kicked off its quest to gather petition
signatures.
The group called North Dakotans for Lower Prescription Drugs
hopes to gather 20,000 signatures by Dec. 30 and put the issue on
th
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Nov 2 2009 3:44AM
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Nov 1 2009 3:44AM
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Oct 31 2009 3:51AM
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Oct 30 2009 3:51AM
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| Latest Minnesota news, sports, business and entertainment:... Oct 30 2009 1:46AM
Final tests confirm that six pigs from the
Minnesota State Fair contracted swine flu, three more than initial
research had indicated.
The U.S. Agriculture Department said Thursday follow-up tests
confirmed the presence of the H1N1 virus, more co
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| Retailer Target Corp. cuts 85 jobs in marketing Oct 29 2009 4:06PM
Retailer Target Corp. is cutting 85 jobs from
its marketing department.
The Minneapolis company says in a statement Thursday that the
move was part of its normal practices of re-evaluating all areas of
the company.
The company says the aff
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Oct 29 2009 3:51AM
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Oct 28 2009 3:51AM
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| Holidazzle characters to warm up for parades Oct 27 2009 5:15AM
Some familiar characters will warm up for the
upcoming Target Holidazzle parades in downtown Minneapolis.
With a month to go until the first Holidazzle of the season, a
training camp is planned Tuesday for the holiday parade characters
in the do
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Oct 27 2009 3:51AM
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Oct 26 2009 3:51AM
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Oct 25 2009 3:51AM
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Oct 24 2009 3:51AM
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Oct 23 2009 3:51AM
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| Update on the latest in business: Oct 23 2009 2:41AM
Investors jumped back into the stock market
after a two-day decline.
The positive tone returned after some reassuring earnings
reports and word from Wal-Mart that it expects sales to grow this
year, and increase at a faster pace next year.
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