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U.S. may prop up housing further via Fannie, Freddie; Unlimited support may presage more aggressive action in mortgage markets.

Adjusted for Inflation Dow’s Gains are Puny.

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Holiday Sales Rose Estimated 3.6%

“Reasonably High Chance” Economy Will Contract in 2010

Cash-Strapped US Running Out of Unemployment Money

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