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US video game retail sales fall 25 percent in May

NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. retail sales of video games, hardware and accessories declined 25 percent in May as demand for aging game consoles continued to fade and fewer new games launched compared with last year, according to market researcher NPD Group. NPD said late Monday that total video game sales

Stocks open higher as home building advances

NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are opening higher on Wall Street after the pace of home construction picked up in May, the latest encouraging sign from the housing market. The Dow Jones industrial average rose 45 points, or 0.3 percent, to 15,229 in the first few minutes of trading Tuesday. The Standard

US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct in May

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. consumer prices rose slightly in May as higher energy costs were partly offset by cheaper food. The small increase comes after two straight declines, underscoring that American consumers are benefiting from mild inflation. The

Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts

By CANDICE CHOIAP Food Industry Writer NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks. The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on menu boards nationwide next week, ahead of a federal regulation that would require