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Prosecutor: Stewart Left Evidence Of Lies

New York, NY, Mar. 2--Telling careful lies but making careless mistakes, Martha Stewart and her stockbroker were bent on keeping investigators from the truth about why the homemaking icon sold stock, a federal prosecutor said Monday.

Minuteman Earnings Rise 13 Percent

Addison, IL, Mar. 2--Minuteman International, Inc. the floor-care equipment and chemical manufacturer, today reported that the improvement in the general economy during the final quarter of 2003 was reflected in the Company's operating results for tha

2003 Home Prices Rise 7.97 Percent

Washington, D.C., Mar. 2--U.S. average home prices rose 7.97 percent in 2003 from 2002, driven by strong housing demand and historically low mortgage rates.

Furniture War Snarls Retailers, Consumers

New York, NY, Mar. 1--Crate & Barrel, J.C. Penney Co. Inc., Rooms to Go and more than 60 other retailers say the proposed furniture duty could double prices and turn off customers.

Manufacturing Growth Slows

Tempe, AR, Mar. 1— Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in February for the ninth consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 28th consecutive month.

Construction Spending Slides

Washington, DC, Mar. 1--Spending on new construction slid unexpectedly in January, a Commerce Department report showed on Monday, reflecting continued weakness in commercial building.

Spending, Income Rise

Washington, D.C., Mar. 1--Consumers' spending and income rose in January but the pace slowed. A decrease in taxes helped boost disposable personal income and the personal savings rate.