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Apple Numbers Lift Markets

Earnings punch through the crunch

(Newser) - Stocks closed up today, thanks partially to good news from Apple, which reported a 67% increase in quarterly profit after yesterday's close. Tech in general continued to bolster the markets despite broader economic worries. The Dow rose 109.26 to 13,676.23, the Nasdaq was up 45.33 to 2,799.26, and the S&P 500 climbed 13.26 to 1,519.59. More »

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Trib Deal Could Come Undone

Wall Street unsure of Zell takeover will go through

(Newser) - The Tribune Company’s shareholders are meeting tomorrow to approve Sam Zell’s $8.2 billion takeover, but whispers persist on Wall Street that the deal will crumble. A disappointing stock price, concerns about the fading newspaper business, and a sagging credit market have convinced some analysts that Zell’s offer of $34 a share will be lowered to ease the company’s debt. More »

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