· By Scott Moritz and Mina Kimes
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By Colin Barr
Inflation appears less menacing, but the U.S. export boom could soon face strong headwinds. more
· By Telis Demos
One traveler's tale of how he took an airline to court - and won. more
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Wal-Mart and Tiffany are trying to clean up the gold-mining industry. Not everyone is cheering them on. more
· By Jon Fortt
The PC giant's bold move into the mini-computer market poses big challenges at a time when profit margins are shrinking. more
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entertainment
A horror movie site and TV channel funded by Sony, Lionsgate and Comcast is attracting Hollywood A-listers and lots of viewers. more -
Hurricane Gustav
David Whitford's first-person account of the damage Hurricane Gustav inflicted on Louisiana businesses. more -
real estate
How well prices hold up around New York City could go a long way toward predicting the depth of the bust. more -
deals
The one bright spot in M&A in 2008 are drugmakers, where giant pharmaceutical companies are paying record amounts for biotechs to replenish their pipelines. more -
Technology
Pacific Biosciences says it will soon be able to decipher the genetic code faster and cheaper than ever. more -
video
Fortune's managing editor talks about the special luxury issue - J. Crew's CEO, Prada's future and a hedge-fund superstar. more
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advertising
Programmers are figuring out how to save television advertising from TiVo: Make commercials seem like content. more
By Telis Demos
John McCain's running mate supports drilling but she has also tangled with Big Oil. more
John McCain has the tough task of distancing himself from the president's policies without alienating his supporters. more
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| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bluelinx Hldgs Inc | 6.30 | -12.86% |
| Safeway Inc | 25.00 | -8.09% |
| AK Steel Holding Corporation | 37.39 | -7.63% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc | 70.08 | -6.47% |
Sep 5 11:21am ET †
| Index | Last | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 11,061.95 | -1.13% |
| Nasdaq | 2,220.05 | -1.73% |
| S&P 500 | 1,219.50 | -1.40% |
| 10yr | 103 18/32 | Yield: 3.58% |
Sep 05 11:22am ET †
| Company | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| SanDisk Corporation | 17.04 | 26.60% |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc | 5.58 | -4.45% |
| Western Digital Corporation | 25.25 | -3.55% |
| Corning Incorporated | 16.01 | -3.55% |
Sep 5 11:18am ET †
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