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WASHINGTON - The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high unemployment pushes more people out of homes, pulls down housing prices and raises concerns about the broader economic recovery.
NEW YORK - Stock futures are pointing toward a lower opening Thursday, following the lead of overseas markets and as the dollar strengthened.
NEW YORK - Analysts expect that a private forecast of U.S.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Oil prices hovered above $79 a barrel Thursday in Asia amid mixed signals over the strength of the global economic recovery.
NEW YORK - Disappointing forecasts from technology companies and an unexpected drop in home construction added to worries about the economy and sent stocks modestly lower.
