News money 2008-05-27 Andanh.com

Economy cars now carry big prices Tue, 27 May 2008 03:19:00 EST
Around Memorial Day weekend, the busiest car-buying time of the year, auto dealers are seeing trade-in values of large vehicles fall, and the value of small cars rise.

Jittery market sees rays of hope Mon, 26 May 2008 23:03:00 EST
With any luck, the second half of this year will be better than the so-far rocky first half. The Federal Reserve chief hopes that is the case. So does President Bush.

'Gold parties' cash in on metal's high price Mon, 26 May 2008 23:04:00 EST
Oil tops $130 a barrel? Bad news. Gold reaches a stunning $1,000 an ounce? Potentially very good news indeed.

Business People Mon, 26 May 2008 21:58:00 EST
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Q: Is there a way to compare the costs of different mortgages? Mon, 26 May 2008 23:05:00 EST
A: The Federal Reserve, which regulates banks, has a calculator on its Web site.

Markets reopen today after holiday weekend Mon, 26 May 2008 23:06:00 EST
U.S. financial markets were closed yesterday for Memorial Day. Regular trading hours resume today.

$700 million CSX initiative to have local impact
“More and more, the nation is becoming aware of the tremendous safety, economic and environmental benefits that railroads create,” Michael Ward, chairman, president and chief executive officer of CSX, said in a news release.

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