Retail sales brisk over Thanksgiving boost holiday outlook
Weekend shopping cheered merchants as Thanksgiving marked the official start of Christmas. A separate Commerce Department report showed October construction spending rising 1.8 percent and a 10th straight month of overall economic expansion, while a PMI reading suggested inflation pressures easing and manufacturing growth accelerating for the sixth straight month. The market ended mixed as investors weighed inflation risks and potential Fed rate moves.
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Bevin Brothers Display Mining Bells at East Hampton Shop
Bell maker Bevin Brothers Manufacturing Company in East Hampton Connecticut, founded in the 1800s, presents over 200 bell varieties including mining friendly finishes. Bell workers present sample Christmas bells with diverse styles as owner Stanley Bevin holds one up for display.
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Circuit City loses race discrimination suit in Richmond
A U S District Court jury awarded nearly 300000 to two black Circuit City employees over promotions at HQ alleging racial bias. Another plaintiff won against the company, while a third was dismissed. The case followed arguments about a subjective, unwritten promotion system favoring whites. The company plans to appeal.
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Retirement Savings Underpin Comfort With Downward Rate
New research shows current U S household saving at 31 percent of income as the lowest in decades. The study calculates minimum savings needed now to sustain a standard of living, supplementing pensions and Social Security. It notes couples often rely more on Social Security due to spousal benefits.
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