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ISM: Manufacturing Growth Strong in Feb.

NEW YORK – The pace of growth in the U.S. manufacturing sector in February ran at its strongest since November as new orders rebounded to the highest in over a year and inflation subsided, a survey showed on Wednesday. The Institute for Supply Management said its index of national factory …

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Don't 'Rush' Into Gold

This week, Gails explains that a little gold can make your portfolio shine. Hi, Gail — What’s up with gold? The price seems to have soared this year. Is that because higher oil prices are triggering higher inflation? My brother just invested in some gold because he’s convinced it’s going …

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Ex-Rep. Cunningham Gets 8 Years, 4 Months for Corruption

SAN DIEGO – Former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, who collected $2.4 million in homes, yachts, antique furnishings and other bribes on a scale unparalleled in the history of Congress, was sentenced Friday to eight years and four months in prison, the longest term meted out to a congressman in decades. …

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