| Dollar gains on Dubai debt concerns
November 27, 2009 at 2:18 pm
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|  The dollar gained ground against major rivals Friday as investors cut exposure to risky assets and high-yield currencies after Dubai's state-owned finance arm sought to suspend debt repayments. |
| Dubai's threat to U.S. banks
November 27, 2009 at 1:34 pm
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|  The news that the sovereign wealth fund of Dubai requested a postponement of billions of dollars of debt this week could pose a big problem for U.S. banks. |
| Wal-Mart's Black Friday: Frenzied, but no trouble
November 27, 2009 at 1:16 pm
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|  They came by truck, by van and even by taxi. |
| Stocks slip on Dubai debt woes
November 27, 2009 at 1:13 pm
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|  Stocks tumbled Friday afternoon as fears about the fallout from Dubai's debt problems rattled Wall Street in a thinly-traded half-day session following Thanksgiving. |
| Quiet Black Friday on Main Street
November 27, 2009 at 1:10 pm
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|  Black Friday was slow and steady for Main Street retailers, a sharp conrtast from the doorbusting stampede of bargain hunters that rush Wal-Marts and Best Buys across the nation. |
| Bonds rally as credit fears sap confidence
November 27, 2009 at 10:34 am
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|  Treasurys jumped Friday as investors flocked to the perceived safety of U.S. debt amid concerns about Dubai World's credit problems. |
| Black Friday crowds eager to spend
November 27, 2009 at 9:12 am
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|  Although Black Friday seems to be missing the usual mayhem associated with it, the good news for merchants is that shoppers are eagerly spending money on juicy discounts on toys, cashmere sweaters, Snuggie blankets and gadgets. |
| Oil sinks 5% on Dubai debt concerns
November 27, 2009 at 9:06 am
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|  Oil futures sank 5% Friday as investors worried about Dubai World's debt woes and moved into safe haven assets including the dollar. |
| Bracing for another market crash
November 27, 2009 at 8:55 am
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|  Question: I'm very worried that we may see another stock market correction. Since the market low of early March, my 401(k)'s value has risen 77%, which seems like an awfully large jump. So last week I moved the majority of my investments into bond and money-market funds, although I did leave 50% of my international holdings intact. Do you think I jumped too soon? --Rick G., Corona, Calif. |
| Wall Street set to open lower
November 27, 2009 at 8:52 am
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|  U.S. stocks were set to open lower Friday, following sharp declines in Asian markets, as Dubai World and its debt woes threatened Wall Street's confidence. |
| Global markets rattled by Dubai credit woes
November 27, 2009 at 8:50 am
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|  Asian markets plunged Friday after the sovereign wealth fund of Dubai requested an extension on billions of dollars worth of debt payments, sparking widespread credit concerns that spilled over to world markets. |
| Best Buy combats doorbuster scalpers
November 27, 2009 at 8:42 am
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|  The Black Friday scene at a Best Buy in New Jersey was busy yet calm, despite a large young crowd, damp conditions and attempted doorbuster ticket scalping. |
| Should you be paid for being on call?
November 27, 2009 at 5:58 am
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|  Dear Annie: Late last year, the software company where I worked as a full-time webmaster had to lay people off, but they kept some of us on as independent contractors. My boss offered me a deal where I would be doing the exact same job as before, only paid by the hour instead of on salary, with no benefits. | 
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Zhu Zhu hamsters proved themselves the undisputed kings of Black Friday.
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