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Updated: 10:25 a.m. ET Aug. 15, 2007

Mixed housing bag
Sales of existing homes fell in 41 states, but prices rose in most areas. Story

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Stocks & economy

Stocks struggle after tame inflation report

Consumer prices edged up last month

World markets slide on U.S. woes

U.S. business

Local business More

California boosts tax on 'alcopops'

Mattel issues new massive China toy recall

Oops — regulators release Whole Foods secrets

Earnings

Wal-Mart cuts outlook, cites economy

Home Depot reports drop in earnings

Wild Oats’ profit drops 97 percent

International

World markets slide on U.S. woes

Insider: China knew of toy problems

China toy company chief said to kill self

Automotive

Driver's seat More

Jaguar’s decline a tale of a tarnished brand

Consumer satisfaction with cars is record high

Chrysler puts PT Cruiser’s future in doubt

Consumer news

Spate of recalls sparks safety fears in parents

BBB warns students of scholarship scams

Want to save money? Just do it yourself

Real estate

Existing-home sales fall in 41 states

New mortgage disclosure forms proposed

Banks tightening standards for subprime loans

Personal finance

Student loans still pose plenty of pitfalls

A guide through the financial aid maze

Job candidates get tripped up by Facebook

Aviation

Midwest Air mulls buyout proposal

After delay, Virgin America makes debut flight

Northwest, pilots reach a workload deal

Oil & energy

After oil More

Oil prices rise after tropical storm forms

Oil interest drives search for rare right whales

Gas prices down 11 cents in last 2 weeks

CNBC TV

Google grows up and angers users

Listening in on you via Bluetooth

Ringing in Madden

Food, Inc.

California boosts tax on 'alcopops'

Sweet! Starbucks readies chocolate offerings

Oops — regulators release Whole Foods secrets

Small business

Olympics beware, rednecks going for gold

Your Biz blog: Why e-mail made me stupid

The best markets for female executives

Local business

Allen-Edmonds gets hip

Le Bonheur employs system used by Toyota to streamline surgery, increase efficiencies

Kiosk puts auto diagnosis on paper for Houston buyers/sellers

Corporate scandals

Ex-Qwest CEO given six years in prison

Ex-media mogul Black convicted of fraud

Adelphia founder to report to prison in Aug.

Market update

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Weigh in on hot business topics

Dow will end the year above 14,000
Gas prices will hit $4 this summer
Fed will raise rates by end of 2007

Business video

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