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European Stocks Climb; Telefonica, AstraZeneca Lead Advance

European stocks rose as companies from Telefonica SA to Cap Gemini SA reported increased earnings and consumer confidence climbed to the highest level in more than two years.

Cost of living falls marginally in April

THE cost of living as measured by the Consumer Council of Zimbabwes consumer basket of an urban family of six declined by a marginal 0,001 percent to US$492,34 in April from US$493,25 in March.

Stock futures up on Europe data ahead of jobless claims

Stock index futures rose on Thursday following two days of declines for the S&P 500 after upbeat European economic data and ahead of an expected drop in U.S. jobless claims.

Consumer complaints: Top 10 most common in 2009

Landlords who won't exterminate roach-infested apartments. Debt collectors' harassing phone calls. Companies that sell timeshares for a fee -- then disappear with the money.

European Stocks Drop for Second Day; Nestle, Unilever Decline

European stocks fell for a second day as food and basic-resource companies retreated and concern mounted that tomorrows U.S. gross domestic product report may show growth slowed in the worlds largest economy.