Wal-Mart: Sales growth to slow

Courtesy MSN Money Latest Articles  Thu, 08/07/2008 - 12:10

The retail giant misses Wall Street's sales forecast and says growth will weaken in August. Jobless claims hit their worst level in 6 years, but pending home sales unexpectedly rise.

AIG reports a $5.36 billion loss and misses analysts' estimate.

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