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Senate Seeks to End Impasse, Vote on Stimulus Today
Target same-store sales dip, Wal-Mart up
Jobless rate 7.6 pct; 598K job cuts most since '74
Consumer credit falls more than expected in Dec.
Oil near $40 again on dismal jobs report
MOST NEWS ARE BAD NEWS BUT THE MARKET RALLY NEAR 3%.
ARE WE OFF THE BOTTOM? WATCH OUT. MAYBE NOT.