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European stocks calm on heels of big losses LONDON — European stock markets traded in a narrow range Friday as investors caught their breath after big losses the day before on U.S. jobs data.  Published: July 4, 2009 ( 0)

Vt. gets money for job training MONTPELIER — Vermont is receiving nearly $100,000 to boost apprenticeship programs for unemployed workers.  Published: July 4, 2009 ( 0)

Oil steady at $66 a barrel Oil prices hovered above $66 a barrel Friday in light holiday trading a day after grim unemployment numbers from the U.S. and Europe sent prices tumbling.  Published: July 4, 2009 ( 0)

Jobless rate reaches 9.5 percent in June WASHINGTON — Employers cut a larger-than-expected 467,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent.  Published: July 3, 2009 ( 0)

June sales at Ford sees smallest decline DETROIT — June sales figures released Wednesday showed another difficult month for automakers, yet provided a hint that demand for new vehicles in the United States might finally be on the upswing.  Published: July 2, 2009 ( 0)

Stocks advance on mixed data NEW YORK — Investors kicked off the stock market's third quarter with a moderate gain after getting some reassuring data on manufacturing and housing.  Published: July 2, 2009 ( 0)

Muted recovery seen in Asia HONG KONG — Gradual stabilization in some economies, a muted recovery in others and a long way to go over all — that was the picture painted by a cluster of data from Asia on Wednesday after the...  Published: July 2, 2009 ( 0)

Madoff losses near $3 billion With thousands of claims still pending, the documented total of cash losses in Bernard L. Madoff's Ponzi scheme is nearly $3 billion, according to the bankruptcy trustee overseeing the claims process.  Published: July 2, 2009 ( 0)

• Obama sends Congress consumer legislation - Jul. 1, 2009
• Home prices post 18% drop - Jul. 1, 2009
• June consumer confidence falls - Jul. 1, 2009
• Oil above $71; China to boost reserves - Jun. 30, 2009
• Summer looks like a washout for retailers - Jun. 30, 2009

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