Updates, advisories and surprises (Investors.com) CORRECT: Emulex quarterly profit rises

Updates, advisories and surprises (Investors.com)
CORRECT: Emulex quarterly profit rises 15% (9:08 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Emulex Corp.( ELX )after Thursday's closing bell reported first-quarter net earnings of $16.4 million, or 19 cents a share, up 15% from $14.3 million, or 16 cents a share, a year ago.

Business topics (Sun-Sentinel)
U.S. mortgage applications fell last week to the lowest level since April, reflecting fewer home purchases and less refinancing, a private group's survey showed Wednesday.

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Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
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The best financial moves to make now (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Greenspan's prospective successor is concerned about inflation, too.

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-27 19:46 GMT: Updates, advisories and surprises - UPDATE 15 (Interactive Investor)
Quarterly results roil auto parts sector (2:12 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (AFX) -- Shares of major auto parts makers declined in Thursday's trading session, as disappointing quarterly results from American Axle & Manufacturing and Dura Automotive weighed on the group.

The best financial moves to make now (Bankrate.com via Yahoo!

The best financial moves to make now (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Greenspan's prospective successor is concerned about inflation, too.

New Jeep ConceptsTwo concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto

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BUSINESS DIGEST (Austin American-Statesman)
WASHINGTON Rates on 30-year mortgages stayed above 6 percent for the third straight week, rising to the highest level in 15 months. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said the nationwide average for 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages rose to 6.15 percent, up from 6.1 percent this past week.

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The best financial moves to make now (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
Greenspan's prospective successor is concerned about inflation, too.

American Axle & Manufacturing Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results (The Auto Channel)
DETROIT, Oct. 27 -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AAM), which is traded as AXL on the NYSE, today reported sales and earnings for the third quarter of 2005.

Business topics (Sun-Sentinel)
U.S. mortgage applications fell last week to the lowest level since April, reflecting fewer home purchases and less refinancing, a private group's survey showed Wednesday.

Updates, advisories and surprises (Investors.com)
CORRECT: Emulex quarterly profit rises 15% (9:08 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Emulex Corp.( ELX )after Thursday's closing bell reported first-quarter net earnings of $16.4 million, or 19 cents a share, up 15% from $14.3 million, or 16 cents a share, a year ago.

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(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-27 20:46 GMT: Updates, advisories and surprises - UPDATE 16 (Interactive Investor)
CORRECT: Phelps Dodge earnings rise on higher copper prices (3:13 PM ET) NEW YORK (AFX) - Phelps Dodge Corp. Thursday said it had third-quarter net income of $366.1 million, or $3.61 a share, up from $292.9 million, or $2.95 a share, a year before, citing a strong rise in copper prices.

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Stocks Finish Lower (BusinessWeek)
The major indexes erased early gains amid higher bond yields and some disappointing earnings outlooks

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-26 20:46 GMT: Updates, advisories and surprises - UPDATE 17 (Interactive Investor)
S&P places Sovereign Bancorp on creditwatch 'positive' (3:02 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (AFX) -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday placed its BBB- long-term counterparty rating on Sovereign Bancorp on credit watch with positive implications.

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(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-26 20:46 GMT: Updates, advisories and surprises

(AFX UK Focus) 2005-10-26 20:46 GMT: Updates, advisories and surprises - UPDATE 17 (Interactive Investor)
S&P places Sovereign Bancorp on creditwatch 'positive' (3:02 PM ET) SAN FRANCISCO (AFX) -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Wednesday placed its BBB- long-term counterparty rating on Sovereign Bancorp on credit watch with positive implications.

As Home Values Rise, Spending on Home Improvement Projects Continues to Grow (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
As home prices rise, spending on home improvement projects continues to boom. According to the latest data from Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, American homeowners continued to invest in their homes by spending approximately $262 billion on home improvements and repairs in the first half of 2005.

/C O R R E C T I O N -- Capital One Financial Corporation/ (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Area Residents Have Completed a Home Improvement Project Within the Last Two Years, issued earlier today by Capital One Financial Corporation over PR Newswire, we are advised by a representative of the company that the paragraph under the "Survey Methodology" section should read as follows, rather than as originally issued inadvertently.

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Stocks Finish Lower (BusinessWeek)
The major indexes erased early gains amid higher bond yields and some disappointing earnings outlooks

Recent Study Indicates 63 Percent of Minneapolis-Area Residents Have Completed a Home Improvement Project Within the (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
While home sales in the Minneapolis-area continue to increase, a new survey by leading financial services provider Capital One Financial suggests that some area residents are choosing to stay in their homes and renovate rather than move.

Recent Study Indicates 65 Percent of Hartford-Area Residents Have Completed a Home Improvement Project Within the Last (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
While home sales in the Hartford continue to increase, a new survey by leading financial services provider Capital One Financial suggests that some area residents are choosing to stay in their homes and renovate rather than move.

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No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com) Dear Dr. Don,

No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com)
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2005 Frankfurt Motor Show
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Malaysia Shares End Lower; Southern Bank Bucks Trend (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended lower Monday following Wall Street's mixed finish Friday, but Southern Bank and related shares bucked the trend on news of a potential acquisition, traders said.

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Buying a home service contract is good policy (South Coast Today)
When selling or purchasing a home, questions about home warranty contracts usually pop up. The most common question: Is the coverage really worth the expense?

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No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)

No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
You would be replacing a new car loan with a used car loan, Dr. Don says.

RC2 Corporation Reports Strong Third Quarter Results Driven by Organic Sales Growth and Increased Operating Leverage (The Auto Channel)
OAK BROOK, Ill.--Oct. 2, 20055, 2005--RC2 Corporation today announced its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2005. Net income was $18.3 million or $0.85 per diluted share in the 2005 third quarter as compared with $14.0 million or $0.68 per diluted share in the year ago third quarter.

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Village to prepare land lease (Ironwood Daily Globe)
ONTONAGON -- The Ontonagon Village Council has authorized village manager Penny Hill to consult with an attorney to draw up a proposed lease of land to the North Country Snowmobile Club.

Buying a home service contract is good policy (South Coast Today)
When selling or purchasing a home, questions about home warranty contracts usually pop up. The most common question: Is the coverage really worth the expense?

Malaysia Shares End Lower; Southern Bank Bucks Trend (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended lower Monday following Wall Street's mixed finish Friday, but Southern Bank and related shares bucked the trend on news of a potential acquisition, traders said.

No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com)
Dear Dr. Don, I bought a new car one year ago. When should I look at refinancing? I feel my current interest rate at 6.3 percent, for six years, should be changed to five years. Thanks.

Buying a home service contract is good policy (South Coast

Buying a home service contract is good policy (South Coast Today)
When selling or purchasing a home, questions about home warranty contracts usually pop up. The most common question: Is the coverage really worth the expense?

PPG Reports Record Third-Quarter Sales; Marks 10th Consecutive Quarter of Year-over-Year Sales Records (The Auto Channel)
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 20, 2005--PPG Industries reported today third quarter net income of $157 million, or 92 cents a share, including aftertax charges of $25 million, or 15 cents a share, for net legal and insurance settlements; $11 million, or 6 cents a share, for direct costs related to the impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and $3 million, or 2 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the

McClatchy quarterly profit edges down (SanLuisObispo.com)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Newspaper publisher McClatchy Co. said Tuesday that its third-quarter profit dipped slightly as litigation costs and sluggish retail advertising dragged down earnings.

Malaysia Shares End Lower; Southern Bank Bucks Trend (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended lower Monday following Wall Street's mixed finish Friday, but Southern Bank and related shares bucked the trend on news of a potential acquisition, traders said.

McClatchy earnings down for quarter, up for year (Sacramento Business Journal)
Newspaper publisher The McClatchy Co. saw third-quarter earnings dampened by the costs of defending against a lawsuit, but numbers for the year are up despite a "tough advertising environment," the company said Tuesday.

New Jeep Concepts
Two concept vehicles, unveiled at Europe's largest auto show, provide a peek into the future of DaimlerChrysler's Jeep brand.
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No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
You would be replacing a new car loan with a used car loan, Dr. Don says.

No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com)
Dear Dr. Don, I bought a new car one year ago. When should I look at refinancing? I feel my current interest rate at 6.3 percent, for six years, should be changed to five years. Thanks.

Hybrids Are HotAutomakers that used to downplay the viability of

Hybrids Are Hot
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Most Asian markets down on earnings fears (BusinessWeek)
OCT. 17 7:34 A.M. ET Most Asian markets fell Monday amid selling by foreign investors and concerns about third-quarter earnings selling.

McClatchy quarterly profit edges down (San Francisco Chronicle)

Newspaper publisher McClatchy Co. said Tuesday that its third-quarter profit dipped slightly as litigation costs and sluggish retail advertising dragged down earnings.

The company also announced that it found no problems...

Preview: 2006 Ford FusionFord's most important sedan launch since the

Preview: 2006 Ford Fusion
Ford's most important sedan launch since the Taurus.
Perry Stern

Malaysia Shares End Lower; Southern Bank Bucks Trend (Dow Jones via Yahoo! Asia News)
KUALA LUMPUR (Dow Jones)--Malaysian shares ended lower Monday following Wall Street's mixed finish Friday, but Southern Bank and related shares bucked the trend on news of a potential acquisition, traders said.

No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)

No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
You would be replacing a new car loan with a used car loan, Dr. Don says.

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No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com)
Dear Dr. Don, I bought a new car one year ago. When should I look at refinancing? I feel my current interest rate at 6.3 percent, for six years, should be changed to five years. Thanks.

Buying a home service contract is good policy (South Coast Today)
When selling or purchasing a home, questions about home warranty contracts usually pop up. The most common question: Is the coverage really worth the expense?

Budget plan goes to Legislature (The Buffalo News)
Erie County leaders Friday portrayed their government as one in reform, growing leaner and more sensible - but demanding more from taxpayers next year.

New Jeep Concepts
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Budget plan goes to Legislature (The Buffalo News) Erie County

Budget plan goes to Legislature (The Buffalo News)
Erie County leaders Friday portrayed their government as one in reform, growing leaner and more sensible - but demanding more from taxpayers next year.

McClatchy Reports Third Quarter 2005 Earnings and Provides Fourth Quarter Outlook (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The McClatchy Company today reported third quarter earnings of $38.6 million, or 82 cents per share.

PPG Reports Record Third-Quarter Sales; Marks 10th Consecutive Quarter of Year-over-Year Sales Records (The Auto Channel)
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 20, 2005--PPG Industries reported today third quarter net income of $157 million, or 92 cents a share, including aftertax charges of $25 million, or 15 cents a share, for net legal and insurance settlements; $11 million, or 6 cents a share, for direct costs related to the impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and $3 million, or 2 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the

McClatchy quarterly profit edges down (SanLuisObispo.com)
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Newspaper publisher McClatchy Co. said Tuesday that its third-quarter profit dipped slightly as litigation costs and sluggish retail advertising dragged down earnings.

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No need to refinance auto loan (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
You would be replacing a new car loan with a used car loan, Dr. Don says.

McClatchy Reports Third Quarter 2005 Earnings and Provides Fourth Quarter

McClatchy Reports Third Quarter 2005 Earnings and Provides Fourth Quarter Outlook (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
The McClatchy Company today reported third quarter earnings of $38.6 million, or 82 cents per share.

America's Most Loved New Vehicles
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PPG Reports Record Third-Quarter Sales; Marks 10th Consecutive Quarter of Year-over-Year Sales Records (The Auto Channel)
PITTSBURGH--Oct. 20, 2005--PPG Industries reported today third quarter net income of $157 million, or 92 cents a share, including aftertax charges of $25 million, or 15 cents a share, for net legal and insurance settlements; $11 million, or 6 cents a share, for direct costs related to the impact of hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and $3 million, or 2 cents a share, to reflect the net increase in the

McClatchy earnings down for quarter, up for year (Sacramento Business Journal)
Newspaper publisher The McClatchy Co. saw third-quarter earnings dampened by the costs of defending against a lawsuit, but numbers for the year are up despite a "tough advertising environment," the company said Tuesday.

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