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Stocks tumble as Dell warns on tech spending
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks tumbled on Friday, led lower by tech shares after computer maker Dell warned that companies worldwide are cutting back on technology spending. Full Article
Oil pressured by strong dollar after storm support
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices were nearly unchanged by midday Friday as a stronger dollar balanced concerns that Tropical Storm Gustav will impact U.S. offshore oil and gas production. Full Article
Consumer spending flags, but confidence rises
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Personal income tumbled unexpectedly in July and inflation-adjusted spending shrank as government economic stimulus waned, but consumer spirits rose this month, a hint the economy may muddle through its woes. Full Article | Video
Prepping an oil rig for the storm
Aug. 29 - As Gustav threatens a quarter of the U.S. oil supply, a look at how one oil platform prepares for a hurricane. Play Video
