Stocks End Higher On Hopes Of Slow Inflation And Rally
Stocks closed higher as investors priced in hints that the average may climb 62.21 points to 9,015.10, with broader indicators moving to their loftiest levels since November 5. The Standard and Poor's 500 rose 7.25 points to 934.70. The Nasdaq also gained.
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Oil prices may spike again next year analysts warn
Houston report says cheap oil keeps pump prices down but could surge to around 4.11 a gallon again as early as 2011 or 2012. Analysts note OPEC production cuts and credit freezes strain supply while giants like Exxon Mobil and Chevron hesitate on 2009 capital plans.
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Energy in Demand World Marketed Consumption 1980 2030
Global energy demand trends cover 1980 to 2030 with shifts in consumption by region and fuel. The study highlights rising demand in developing economies, slower growth in developed markets, and evolving mixes among oil, gas, coal, and renewables.
Online benefits push for 10 000 daily baby boomers
The Social Security Administration launched an online filing service to let people apply for retirement or disability benefits without visiting offices. Commissioner Astrue expects 10,000 new applicants daily for 20 years as 80 million baby boomers age in, while emphasizing a mostly paperless process and user friendly design. Patty Duke endorses the campaign, noting her own limited computer skills improved with a demonstration.
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Unemployment Filing Systems Crash Across States
Electronic claims sites and hot lines failed in New York North Carolina and Ohio as 4.5 million Americans collect benefits. Officials report heavy call volumes with hours on hold and all circuits busy as unemployment rises to 6.7 percent in November and is expected to reach 7 percent in December.
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Apple to cut iTunes song prices and drop copy protection
Apple plans three price tiers 69 cents 99 cents and 1.29 for songs on iTunes and will offer tracks without digital rights management. The move follows top marketing executive Philip Schiller stating final Macworld show remarks and gives record labels pricing flexibility.
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Government seeks revocation of Madoff bail
A prosecutor asked a New York judge to jail Bernard Madoff before trial claiming he violated a court agreement by sending relatives gifts worth over 1 million dollars including watches jewelry cufflinks and mittens. The judge ordered written arguments and planned a ruling later. Madoff’s 10 million dollar bail was secured by homes in Manhattan Long Island and Florida.
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