2 counties are now under advisories, watches, or warnings.
  1. Stock Market
    Stocks decline as AIG reveals need for cash, oil surges

    Wall Street ended the week with a big decline as investors grappled with two of the biggest threats to the economy: fallout from turmoil in the credit market and surging energy prices. All three major indexes suffered losses for the week.

    1. Updated 17 minutes ago
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    Circuit City allows Blockbuster, Icahn to review books

    Circuit City Stores Inc. on Friday gave in to pressure from activist shareholders, essentially putting itself up for sale and agreeing to nominate dissident directors to its board.

    1. Updated 40 minutes ago
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  3. Gas prices
    Gas jumps above $3.67, oil passes $126 on Venezuela concerns

    Oil rose above $126 a barrel for the first time Friday, bringing its advance this week to nearly $10, as investors questioned whether a possible confrontation between the U.S. and Venezuela could cut exports from the OPEC member. Gas prices, meanwhile, rose above an average $3.67 a gallon at the pump, following oil's recent path higher.

    1. Updated at 2:41 p.m.
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    3. Video
  4. Circuit City
    Icahn prepared to buy Circuit City if Blockbuster can't

    Consumer electronics retailer Circuit City Stores said Friday that it will allow Blockbuster to review its books in connection with the video-rental chain's bid to buy the company.

    1. Updated at 12:39 p.m.
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  5. trade
    March trade deficit drops by bigger-than-expected amount

    The U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in March as demand for imports fell by the largest amount since the last recession was ending. Analysts forecast that trade would continue to be one of the economy's few bright spots this year.

    1. Updated 43 minutes ago
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  6. Wilmington TV market to make early switch to digital TV
    1. Updated at 12:37 p.m.
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  7. Top 3 air carriers boost fuel charge by $20 roundtrip
    1. Updated at 2:52 a.m.
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  8. Citigroup to shed nearly $500B in assets
    1. Updated at 4:39 p.m.
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  9. Clear Channel Communications reports profit, revenue jump
    1. Posted at 7:29 a.m.
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  10. Wachovia separates chairman, CEO positions
    1. Updated May. 8 7:04 p.m.
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  11. Stocks rise modestly even as oil extends record high run
    1. Updated May. 8 7:50 p.m.
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  12. Housing aid bill faces veto by President Bush
    1. Updated at 9:54 a.m.
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  13. Gates: Microsoft shifts focus after Yahoo deal collapses
    1. Updated at 6:47 a.m.
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  14. Best Buy teams up with leading European cell phone retailer
    1. Updated May. 8 7:50 p.m.
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  15. PR lawsuit targets shipping companies
    1. Updated May. 8 7:51 p.m.
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  16. Investors dial back in to R.H. Donnelley stock, sending shares up 28%
    1. Updated at 7:28 a.m.
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  1. David Jones
    More acquisitions looming? Peak 10 secures $60M credit facility

    Charlotte-based provider of data hosting, other services plans expansion, CFO says.

  2. Pappas Ventures seeking $200M for new fund, report says
  3. As Jeff Barber retires, who will replace him as Triangle’s Craig (Mr. Plaid) Sager?
  4. Business presentation – What’s the opportunity and how do you get it?
  5. Pozen’s revenue forecast tops Wall Street expectations

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