Inflation cools modestly as tobacco push tempered by clothing drop
Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in November, aided by a 0.3 percent rise in nonfood goods led by tobacco, while clothing fell 0.4 percent. Energy costs edged up 0.1 percent as the Fed eyes future policy, with economists debating timely rate cuts amid signs of slowing growth and a marginally soft industrial output.
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LaSalle Bank
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House
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Microsoft warns of slower sales cutting expected profits
Microsoft stock slid nearly 9 percent after warning of a worldwide downturn in computer sales that could trim quarterly revenue and earnings about 5 percent from early estimates. The quarter ending this month may yield about 6.4 billion dollars in revenue and 74 cents per share, below analyst expectations.
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Summit Strategies
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Alaska Airlines fault alert tied to jackscrews after fatal crash
Three days after the January 31 Alaska Airlines MD-83 crash that killed 88, an alert warned check jackscrews exceedances. Officials testified the notice did not reveal the failure, while investigators probe maintenance and grease compatibility involving Aeroshell 33 and Mobil 28. The NTSB extended hearings amid questions on records and procedures.
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