7 stocks for 2006 Nov 24 Plus: Protecting the nest egg, slashing housing costs, five smart buys, and other money-making ideas. (more) Portfolio fix for 2006 Hope for strong weekend yet 8:46p Survey finds shoppers plan to spend nearly $28 billion over the weekend, up 22% from last year. (more) ShopperTrak: Tough Black Friday Watch: Tempers flare at Wal-Mart Property taxes set to fall 11:16a Owners who've faced years of increasing property taxes will see money back as state treasuries bulge from the real-estate boom. (more) Million dollar homes Can stocks make it six? Nov 26 After a five-week advance, the major gauges all stand at or near 4-1/2 year highs. What next? (more) Check S&P; and Nasdaq futures Check Australia, Asian markets FORTUNE 500   Merck gets ready for next Vioxx round Citigroup's smoking gun memo MIDSIZED COMPANIES   129,000 bags of stuffing recalled Meijer denies talks with Tesco NEWSMAKERS   Black predicts "vindication" on charges Cable mogul Malone's plans for QVC ECONOMY   Will holiday gifts arrive on time? Surprise rise in jobless claims MARKETS & STOCKS   Hedge funds risk to the U.S.? Bonds edge higher in light trading WORLD BIZ   Nissan CEO: Sales drop a 'correction' Nintendo profit plunge: Donkey Kong isn't King TECHNOLOGY   Nokia expects huge global growth in '06 Privacy for the cubicle set SMALL BUSINESS   The hidden risks of franchises Finding the next Google, 3 startups

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