Durable goods orders rise softly in November report
U S Commerce Department data show durable goods orders edging up 0.1 percent in November after a 0.4 percent drop in October. Economists expected a 2.2 percent gain, with the rise marking the first increase in four months. Unemployment claims also rose to 349,000, signaling softening labor demand. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index ticked up to 88.6 in December.
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Skybus back in the air after maintenance issues
Skybus Airlines says it is operating normally again after two days of cancellations due to maintenance on two of seven planes. Spokesman Bob Tenenbaum says the fixed aircraft are flying and two more planes will join service next month, with refunds or rebooking offered to about 1,000 affected travelers between Columbus Milwaukee and Fort Lauderdale.
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Stocks decline after Bhutto death spooks markets
Wall Street dropped amid Benazir Bhutto's assassination and weak durable goods data. Dow fell about 192 points as oil prices rose and inflation fears intensified. Durable goods orders rose a meager 0.1 percent, economists expected 2.2 percent, while unemployment benefits rose to 349,000.
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States offer cash incentives to spur green living
Parkland and other cities promote environmental programs with cash rebates for solar panels, drought resistant landscaping, and energy efficient upgrades. Parkland plans to issue checks to 25 000 residents, while state programs already offer credits and loans, attracting questions about sustainability and costs.
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Biotech generics loom as 2008 FDA pathway debate
The biotech drug patent expirations may push Congress to pass an FDA biosimilars pathway in 2008 enabling cheaper copies of cancer and anemia medicines. Hospira CEO Christopher Begley argues generic biogenerics would lower costs, while current Hatch Waxman rules favor chemical drugs and delay biosimilar competition.
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