Final Glance: Chemicals companies Shares of some top chemicals companies were mixed at the close of trading: Chemtura fell $.11 or 1.7 percent, to $6.38. 26 Aug 2008
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FAA flight planning computers crashed last week The aviation computer problem causing flight delays around the country is similar to the outage reported by federal aviation officials less than a week ago. 26 Aug 2008
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Broadcom shares slide; analyst sees slowdown Shares of Broadcom Corp. fell Tuesday after an analyst downgraded the telecommunications chip maker saying he expects a deceleration beginning in the fourth quarter that could affect the company's multiple for several quarters. 26 Aug 2008
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S&P downgrades AirTran debt, upholds Delta rating Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Tuesday downgraded the debt of AirTran Airlines' parent further into junk status while reaffirming its ratings on Delta Air Lines Inc. despite the likelihood that high fuel prices will cause a big loss for 2008. 26 Aug 2008
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SiRF stock down after judge recommends import ban Shares of SiRF Technology Holdings Inc. hit an all-time low on Tuesday after a judge at the U.S. International Trade Commission recommended that imports of some of SiRF's GPS chips be banned. 26 Aug 2008
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Homebuyers urged to seize down payment aid Homebuilders are always trying to sell their homes, but these days they have an extra incentive--beating the clock. In a few weeks, a financing option used by almost 20 percent of new-home buyers to help scrape together a down payment is going away, making it tougher for many people to become homeowners. 26 Aug 2008
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Oil industry battens down as Gustav approaches Oil companies ramped up preparations to evacuate some facilities as Hurricane Gustav made its way toward the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, becoming a potential threat to the region's extensive oil and natural gas production. 26 Aug 2008
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Russian market down on Georgia regions recognition Russia's leading stock index plummeted to a two-year low on Tuesday following President Dmitry Medvedev's recognition of independence for the Georgian breakaway regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. 26 Aug 2008
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Dollar, gold rise in Europe The U.S. dollar was higher against other major currencies in European trading Tuesday. Gold rose. The euro traded at $1.4625, down from $1.4756 late Monday in New York. Later, in Tuesday afternoon trading in New York, the euro fetched $1.4626. 26 Aug 2008
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Midday Glance: Chemicals companies Shares of some top chemicals companies are mixed at noon: Chemtura fell $.15 or 2.3 percent, to $6.34. 26 Aug 2008
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