Treasurys ease on last day of a very good year
Last Update: 12/31/2008 2:44:00 PM
Treasurys lower amid very thin trading, after the government said initial claims for jobless benefits fell last week.
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Initial jobless claims fall; continuing claims at 26-year high
Last Update: 12/31/2008 12:26:00 PM
First-time applications for state unemployment benefits fall 94,000 to stand at 492,000 in the week ended Dec. 27, as the Labor Department cites seasonal volatility in explaining the surprising drop.

Analyst expects cheaper iPhone, MacBook models in 2009
Last Update: 12/31/2008 4:22:00 PM
Apple may be gearing up to introduce cheaper iPhone and MacBook models in 2009, possibly including a device dubbed the iPhone nano, an analyst says.
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Madoff's alleged fraud claims some famous victims: reports
Last Update: 12/31/2008 12:22:00 PM
Among those who have lost money in the alleged Ponzi scheme run by Bernard Madoff are some high-profile names, such as economist Henry Kaufman and actor Kevin Bacon, according to media reports.
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