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On CNN
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Transition to power
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21 DUMBEST
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Investor's Guide
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technology
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consumer tech
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Holiday cards may bring joy but pile up in landfills which the USPS and business hope to change. more
In the valedictory keynote Steve Jobs decided not to give, Apple senior VP Phil Schiller Tuesday unveiled a new 17-inch MacBook Pro, new iTunes pricing, and revisions to the company's iLife and iWork software. more
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Communications Inc | 1.33 | 38.54% |
| Sears Hldgs Corp | 50.21 | 23.82% |
| Shaw Group Inc | 27.33 | 23.27% |
| Visteon Corp | 0.49 | 21.90% |
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| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 8,742.46 | -0.31% |
| Nasdaq | 1,617.01 | 1.12% |
| S&P 500 | 909.73 | 0.34% |
| 10yr | 111 12/32 | Yield: 2.44% |
Jan 08 5:15pm ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Communications Inc D | 0.22 | 26.59% |
| Cablevision Systems Corporation | 19.18 | 15.54% |
| Dish Network Corp | 13.51 | 12.40% |
| Qwest Communications Intl In | 4.00 | 11.73% |
Jan 8 3:58pm ET †



