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The buck doesn't stop here; it just keeps falling
WASHINGTON - Things in the U.S. sure are tough. Brother, can you spare a euro? Signs saying "We accept euros" are cropping up in the windows of some Manhattan retailers. A Belgium company is trying to gobble up St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest brewer and iconic Super Bowl advertiser.
Nations:Canada U.S. Saudi Arabia Russia Germany People:Yasuo Fukuda Henry Paulson Ben Bernanke
2008-07-06
Is capitulation on the cards?
LONDON (Reuters) - Profit warnings, breaches of key index levels, record oil prices, stressed consumers and investors seeking safety provide the background for markets this week, and many people are wondering how long this will all last.
Activities:U.S. Markets
2008-07-06
'Hancock' grabs heroic $107.3M over long weekend
LOS ANGELES - Will Smith's box-office superpowers remain intact. Smith's "Hancock" -- the story of a boozing, foul-mouthed superhero who dresses like a street bum -- led the Fourth of July weekend with a $66 million debut, according to studio estimates Sunday.
People:Jason Bateman Will Smith Charlize Theron
2008-07-06
NBC Universal to buy The Weather Channel for $3.5B
NEW YORK - NBC Universal and two partners said Sunday they have reached a deal to buy The Weather Channel from Landmark Communications Inc., ending a drawn-out process that had attracted interest from several major media companies.
Source:(AP)
2008-07-06
McCain's health plan: A threat to employer plans?
WASHINGTON - There's a great unknown about Sen. John McCain's health plan: How many employers would drop insurance coverage for their workers because of his tax policies?
People:Barack Obama John McCain Activities:US Election 2008 Source:(AP)
2008-07-06
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