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July disappointing for nation's retailers
Aug 4 2005 6:25PM (CT)
NEW YORK (AP) - July was a quiet and disappointing month for many of the nation's retailers, who were left with only modest sales gains after selling most of their summer merchandise during June. Consumers were more interested in spending at auto dealers than malls last month, and hot weather wilted sales of some early fall items like sweaters.
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Jobless claims fall, good sign for market
Aug 4 2005 1:07PM (CT)
WASHINGTON (AP) - Fewer people signed up for unemployment benefits last week, an encouraging sign that the nation's jobs climate is improving.
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