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BusinessWeek May 3, 2004 Arner & Kerwin	Another Glittering Quarter For Profits Still harboring doubts about the strength of the economic recovery? Well, it looks like you can put them to rest. Broad-based demand, a weak dollar that is boosting exports, and an improving job scene have combined to fuel a surge in corporate profits.
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BusinessWeek October 18, 2004 Cooper & Madigan	U.S.: How The U.S. Is Riding Out The Energy Storm Broader demand plus lower inflation and interest rates help bolster growth in the U.S. economy.
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BusinessWeek November 8, 2004 Cooper & Madigan	U.S.: How Costly Oil Will Test The Economy Federal Reserve officials estimate that the buffeting from costlier oil has already knocked up to three-fourths of a percentage point from growth through the first three quarters of 2004.
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