Verizon holds first day online iPhone orders in record rush
Verizon Wireless reported a record first day of online iPhone orders with more orders in two hours than in any prior launch. Orders paused at 8:10 p.m. and will resume 3 a.m. Wednesday for current subscribers. general public in stores next Thursday. Sarah Palin seeks to trademark her name for a possible 2012 run with USPTO inquiries. Bristol Palin’s trademark filing also under review.
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Markets end week with Dow up 29.89 points
Friday's market activity shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 29.89 to 12,092.15 while the Nasdaq gains 15.42 to 2,169.30 and the S&P 500 advances 377 to 1,310.87. Treasury yields climb, commodities move mixed with grains higher, oil falls to 89.03 a barrel.
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Unemployment Drops to 9 Percent in Fast Pace Rally
Washington reports unemployment fell to 9 percent in two months the sharpest drop since the Eisenhower era. Over 500000 jobs added in January, with gains at small businesses and self employment offset by weak hiring at large firms. Dow above 12000, retail sales near five year highs. earnings up 8 cents to 22.86.
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Stimulus funds face limits as GOP seeks cuts
Republicans push to raid 45 billion from Obama's 814 billion economic recovery package but White House estimates show at most 7 billion unallocated, with continued obligations and contracts tying up about 168 billion. Critics warn rescinding funds would harm states and ongoing projects like high speed rail and clean energy. The plan aims to save 2.5 trillion over ten years, though actual potential is limited by commitments and already funded programs.
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