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Markets have bad day, but good week
NEW YORK -- Wall Street retreated Friday, sending the Dow Jones industrials down 180 points as investors cashed in winnings from the stock market's two-day rally. Still, the major indexes secured their third straight weekly advance, an accomplishment not seen in nine months.

Fiscal feng shui
More businesses are adopting the principles of the ancient Chinese art, hoping to boost harmony and profits.

Three airlines form a new team
After two rivals link up, Delta, Northwest and Continental make a deal that if approved will broaden their reach.

Business Today
GM MAY END 0% LOANS: General Motors Corp., the first of the Detroit automakers to offer zero percent financing after the Sept. 11 attacks, may soon end it. After Sept. 3, the company will offer 1.9 percent financing for 36 or 48 month loans, and 2.9 percent for 60-month loans on all 2002 cars and trucks, except Corvettes, the Detroit News reported Friday, citing an unnamed GM source and dealers. Cash rebates of $1,000 to $4,000 on most models would still be offered.