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US close: Stocks fall despite economy hopesMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:47PMLONDON (SHARECAST) - US stocks fell Monday as declines in telecommunications and elsewhere cancelled out optimism over the economy. The Dow Jones closed 82 points lower at 8952. The S&P 500 shed 4 points to 927. The tech-loaded Nasdaq also fell 4, to 1628.

Big Mutual Funds Lose 60% in 2008Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:46AMA 38% drop in the Standard & Poor's 500 index last year seems almost rosy compared to the abysmal performance of three big mutual funds that all lost more than 60%.

Wallet-friendly getaways to Puerto RicoMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:22AM This winter, travelers who book a four-night air-inclusive package to the island will save $200 off regular rates.

CEO Sees Distribution EvolutionMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 4:25AMSEPTEMBER 02, 2008 -- BTN editors last month spoke with Sabre CEO Sam Gilliland to discuss the travel distribution outlook, airline merchandizing initiatives and the next generation of the company's corporate travel offerings.

Help! My room rate just tripled | cnn.comMonday, January 5, 2009 @ 2:32AMThe nightly room rate at the Best Eastern Sovietsky Hotel in Moscow is $279. At least that's what the Expedia sales agent promises Ilan Saadia. But the hotel begs to differ when he checks in. It jacks up his rate to $839 a night. Who's right? And who should pay the bill? Q: I am writing because I feel I've exhausted all my options. I recently booked two rooms at the Best Eastern Sovietsky Hotel ...