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Judge rejects Schering-Plough tax refund request (AP)

AP - A federal court in Newark, N.J. has rejected Schering-Plough Corp.'s request for a $473 million tax refund related to the drugmaker's efforts to avoid paying taxes on $690 million in overseas profits it brought back to the U.S. from offshore subsidiaries.

Stocks mostly lower; Nasdaq buoyed by Intel news (AP)

Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in New York. Stocks were mixed in early trading Friday as technology shares got a boost from a rosy sales outlook from Intel Corp.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - Investors balked at extending the market's recent rally Friday despite an improved outlook from Intel Corp.


Consumer sentiment at 4-month low (Reuters)

Customers wait in line at an Aeropostale store in New York August 20, 2009. REUTERS/Brendan McDermidReuters - U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in four months in August on worries over high unemployment and dismal personal finances, though the mood improved from earlier this month, a survey showed on Friday.


Investors trading 3 stocks that may be doomed (AP)

AP - Investors are still trading common shares of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and American International Group Inc. by the billions, even though analysts say their prices are almost certain to go to zero.

Moody’s mulls downgrade for Sallie Mae (AP)

AP - Moody's Investors Service said it is considering downgrading long-term ratings for the nation's biggest student lender, Sallie Mae, citing earnings and cash-flow generation at the company.

Prudential Mortgage closes $100M loan (AP)

AP - Prudential Mortgage Capital Co. said Thursday it closed a $108 million loan allowing a client to buy several properties in six states owned by real estate investment trust Kimco Realty Corp.

Mortgage rates up slightly, still near record lows (AP)

AP - Rates for 30-year home loans edged up this week, but remain close to record lows reached over the spring.