Cosmetic surgery market stands firm
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The current economic downturn could give a nip and tuck to the $10 billion cosmetic surgery market, but simple consumer vanity may outweigh recession fears.
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BoA chief stands by Countrywide deal
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Bank of America Chairman and CEO Kenneth Lewis said Tuesday his company planned to forge ahead with deal to acquire embattled mortgage lender Countrywide Financial, which had just reported a steep quarterly loss.
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Oil prices soar as OPEC stands pat on output
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OPEC dashed hopes that it would step up production at its meeting Wednesday, news that sent oil prices shooting back towards the $90 a barrel mark in early trading.
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