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NEW YORK - US stocks slumped during a shortened trading day Friday amid a debt crisis in Dubai that sparked similar sell-offs in other world markets.
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- Debt problems in Dubai will make investors hesitate throughout Gulf, analysts say
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- US stocks follow world markets lower on concerns Dubai debt problems may hurt economic rebound
- Dubai debt jitters send crude prices tumbling early; some signs that problem may be isolated
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- Fears of Dubai debt fallout stalk world markets; Asia bears brunt of selling
- US stocks follow world markets lower on fears Dubai debt problems will hurt economic rebound
- Oil price slides to near $74 in Europe as Dubai woes deepen economic concerns, dollar rises
- Fears of Dubai debt fallout remain focus in world markets; Asia bears brunt of selling
- Ready, set, shop: Stores open doors to crowds for traditional start of holiday buying season
- Indian markets recoup losses after initial bloodbath (Roundup)
- US stock futures tumble as world market slide on fears over fallout from Dubai debt problems
- Oil price slides below $74 in Europe as Dubai woes roil markets, deepen economic concerns
- Dubai debt trouble weighs on world markets again; Asia bears brunt of selling
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- Asian stocks tumble after European rout amid Dubai debt fears; Europe opens lower
- Indian markets join others in tumble after Dubai World debt fiasco
- Ready, set, shop: Stores open doors to throngs for traditional start of holiday buying season
- Asian stocks tumble after European rout amid Dubai debt fears; dollar slumps against yen
- Dubai prospects as investment magnet get murkier as emirate requests ’standstill’ on $60B debt
- US soldiers in Afghanistan seeking a slice of home eat Thanksgiving turkeys they raised
- Shuttle astronauts get surprise turkey dinners; Thanksgiving should be last full day in space
- All shook up: Dubai’s image takes another hit with appeal for debt delay
- Oil falls to near $77 in Europe as uncertainty over demand continues
- Dubai debt fears, dollar slide hit world markets hard
- On Thanksgiving Day, Obama and GOP offer different recipes for jobs and a better economy
- World markets drop as dollar tumbles to 14-year low against Japan’s yen; gold nears $1,200
- A patrol, local turkey and being with “family” at Thanksgiving on a remote base in Afghanistan
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- Asian markets drop as dollar tumbles to 14-year low against Japan’s yen; gold nears $1,200
- Oil falls to near $77 in Asia amid weak dollar, mixed figures on strength of demand for crude
- Holiday travel under way, but millions are staying home this year amid tight economic times
- Black Friday in more practical times: Stores mark down the socks along with the HDTVs
- New dad-in-space: Focusing on shuttle job easy while awaiting daughter’s birth and now landing
- Consumer confidence seen holding steady; shoppers still gloomy as holidays approach
- Movin’ up? Nope, young adults moving back in with mom and dad as job prospects dwindle
- Nov. clothing sales weaken compared with 2008’s clearance sales, but electronics, online rise
- Tokyo stocks down on worries about domestic finances, strong yen
- Treasurys recover from early losses as demand for new debt remains high
- Retailers stretch out online deals throughout holiday weekend, plan more for Cyber Monday
- AP-GfK Poll: More like Scrooge than Santa: Stress over debts could hold back holiday shoppers
- Sen. Schumer vows Democrats will pass health care bill with or without GOP support
- Obama says US economy has ‘core strengths’ that put nation in good shape for long term
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- Stocks move sharply higher on weak dollar, jump in home sales; Dow touches fresh 13-month high
- AP Poll: More like Scrooge than Santa: Stress over debts could hold back holiday shoppers
- Lions sell out Thanksgiving NFL game against Packers, making it available on local TV
- Retail gas prices fall overnight as Thanksgiving travelers prepare to hit the road
- World stock markets rise as gold strikes new high amid renewed dollar weakness
- Stocks move sharply higher following report showing jump in home sales, as dollar weakens
- Stocks move sharply higher in early trading as dollar weakens, overseas markets gain
- Astronauts take spacewalk No. 3 after suit snag; father of new baby girl heads back outside
- Sen. Schumer vows Democrats will push through health care with or without Republican backing
- QVC to get competitive on ‘Black Friday’ for the first time with special items and deals
- World stock markets rise as gold hits new record high amid renewed dollar weakness
- Stocks set to reverse 3-day losing streak; futures trading higher as dollar weakens
- Oil rises above $78 in Asia amid Iranian war games; US economic data also eyed
- Investors to look for more clarity on economy as holiday-shortened week brings flurry of data
- Leading Senate Democrat says lawmakers must pass health care bill before year’s end
- Democrats seal 60-vote majority to advance health care bill on 60-39 vote
- Senate Democrats unite to push health bill over first hurdle
- Atlantis astronaut finishes 1st spacewalk, still waiting for birth of daughter back on earth
- Democrats seal 60-vote majority to advance health care bill; Landrieu, Lincoln to vote ‘yes’
- Democrats snare 60 votes to move forward on health care; Landrieu, Lincoln to vote ‘yes’
- More Americans expected to travel for Thanksgiving after last year’s drop; most opt for car
- Historic health care bill advances toward first vote; Landrieu’s a ‘yes’ vote
- Landrieu says she’ll vote ‘yes’ on crucial health care test vote
- Democrats move toward crucial vote on Senate version of health care overhaul
- Atlantis astronaut embarking on 1st career spacewalk awaits word on birth of daughter
- Stocks drop as investors push into safe-haven investments; Dell weighs on technology stocks
- House committee sets fees on big firms and calls for audit of secretive Fed
- Tough decisions, showdown votes await Obama on health care, Afghanistan, jobs, banks
- Advocates say economy has put strain on food banks, charities to keep up with demand
- Treasurys climb as traders seek safety of bonds; 3-month bill yield hits lowest level of year
- Oil hovers above $79 in Asia amid mixed signals about strength of global economic recovery
- Economy 101: Autos buck the trend as prices for new and used cars rise sharply in October
- Oil prices drop below $79 as consumption slumps; more drivers expected for Thanksgiving
- Oil prices rise, but consumption still slumping; more drivers expected for Thanksgiving
- Senate panel says Web sites tricking consumers into buying subscription memberships
- AP News in Brief
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- Profit improves at Target, TJX and Saks in 3rd qtr, but trio remains cautious about holiday
- Wal-Mart offers deep price cuts on popular toys, video games ahead of Black Friday
- Astronauts inspect space shuttle Atlantis for damage as it approaches space station
- Sarah Palin says a 2012 run is ‘not on my radar,’ but keeps door open for a potential role
- Monday’s Treasury bond market at a glance
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- Shuttle Atlantis lifts off on space station stockpiling mission, launch crowd atwitter
- Astronauts board space shuttle Atlantis for afternoon liftoff, weather improves slightly
- UPS expects to deliver roughly 22M packages on its busiest day this year _ Dec. 21
- NASA fuels space shuttle Atlantis for afternoon liftoff, weather takes slight turn for worse
