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Investments that pay you every month, beware that new car smell & life after Paul for Newman's Own - Today in Money 7/23

Posted Jul 23rd 2008 8:57AM by Allan Halprin
Filed under: Yahoo! (YHOO), Pfizer (PFE), PepsiCo (PEP), McDonald's (MCD), AT and T (T), Money and Finance Today, Boeing Co (BA), Charles Schwab Corp (SCHW), Sara Lee Corp (SLE), Costco Wholesale (COST), US Airways Group (LCC), UAL Corp (UAUA), Crocs Inc (CROX)

In the News:
· Gas Prices Drop for 6th Straight Day
· Mortgage Rates Jump to Highest Level in a Year; 30-Year Fixed at 6.59%
· Wireless Growth Lifts AT&T Profit in 2Q
· McDonald's Has Another Great Quarter as It Tops Expectations
· Pfizer 2Q Profit More Than Doubles on International Sales
· Yahoo Earnings Don't Help Case for Independence as It Miss Estimates with a 18% Profit Decline
· Costco Warns, Hit By High Energy Costs
· Boeing Sees 2Q Profit Drop; Military Contract Cited
· FDIC Chair Says More Banks May Fail
· United Airlines Stock Jumps 65%, US Air 54% and Other Airlines Soar on Earnings News
· Pepsi Profit Rises 9% on Strong International Growth
· Whirlpool Reports 27% Profit Dip
· BMW Plans '09 Launch of Electric Car
· Schwab Founder Charles Schwab Stepping Down on Oct. 1
· Direct Mail Tries to Go Green. No, Really
· Rapper DMX Charged With Identity Theft
· Los Angeles Plans to Ban New Fast Food Outlets
· Los Angeles Bans Plastic Bagging in Stores
· Aaron Spelling's Widow Pays a Whooping $47M for L.A. Condo

Investments That Pay You Every Month
Expect a steady flow of cash from these three portfolios.
Investments That Pay You Every Month - Kiplinger.com

Recession Posts Greater Threat to Women
Women have become increasingly vulnerable to job losses during downturns, putting families at greater financial risk during these troubled times.
Women's jobs are more vulnerable in a downturn, report says - MarketWatch

How Whole Is Whole Grain?
Hundreds of bread and cereal brands claim to be "whole grain." But how many are "wholly" made from whole grain? A settlement between Sara Lee and the Center for Science in the Public Interest may lead to more accurate claims about whole grains on food labels.
How Whole Is Whole Grain? - BusinessWeek

The Price of Olympic Glory
Two athletes - one American, one Chinese - stand at the threshold of sports immortality next month in Beijing. The expense has been high, in money and family sacrifice. Winning will be the big payoff.
The price of Olympic glory - (1) - Money Magazine

Beware of That New Car Smell
Love that new-car smell? The bad news is dangers may lurk in new cars, children's seats and that smell can be harmful, and have been linked to long-term health problems. The good news is that consumers have a new guide to figure out which cars are safer.
Toxic Car Interiors - MarketWatch

Save on Food: Tips for Eating Local Produce
Roadside stands and farmer's markets can often provide fresher, cheaper food than the alternatives.
Save on Food: Tips for Eating Local Produce | MainStreet

Newman's Own: Preparing for Life After Paul
When brands are linked to iconic founders, outliving them is a tricky task. At Newman's Own, leaders are laying plans for the brand to reach the next generation.
Newman's Own after Paul - FORTUNE Small Business

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