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Dow Dips 2 Points

Housing starts rise, but come in below expectations

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 17, 2009 3:20 PM CDT

(Newser) – Stocks posted small losses today as the modest rally of the last two weeks ran out of steam, the Wall Street Journal reports. Housing starts for August rose 1.5%, less than expected. FedEx shares dropped after the company reported a 53% drop in quarterly... Read full story »

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