Archive for August 19th, 2008
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Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Stocks slumped Tuesday, falling for the second session in a row, as oil prices rose, retailers’ earnings disappointed and reports showed falling homebuilding activity and rising inflation.
Falling home prices: The silver lining
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Home prices continue to tumble across the country, making homes more affordable in most U.S. cities, according to a new report released Tuesday.
Circuit City still mulling sale
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Hewlett-Packard beats expectations
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Profit down at Target
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Target Corp.’s second-quarter profit slipped as the discount retailer faced more frugal consumers and difficulties in its credit card business, the company said Tuesday. But the results still managed to beat analysts’ estimates.