Stocks slip lower but post healthy gains for week
                   
baltimoresun.com     May 17, 2008            

NEW YORK - Wall Street capped a week of big gains with modest moves yesterday as investors grappled with surging energy prices that overshadowed news of a surprise increase in home construction. Despite uneasiness over energy costs, stocks posted strong gains for the week. The broader market, as... [read full story]                

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