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The downward revision, to 2.2 percent growth from 2.8 percent, was partly because shoppers did not spend as much and construction was weaker than first thought.

Online advertising revenues in the U.S. seem to be stabilizing. The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and PricewaterhouseCoopers released third-quarter figures showing that online advertising in the U.S. approached $5.5 billion, up 1.7 percent from the second quarter of 2009, but still down 5.4 percent from the same quarter a year ago (which is in line with the losses during the first half of the year). As you can see in the chart, there was a big drop-off after the fourth quarter of last year, and the first three quarters of this year have been flat.

Third-quarter earnings at the retailer fell 8.9 percent amid weak housing and renovation markets, but the retailer raised its full-year outlook.

Blockbuster Inc.'s third-quarter net loss widened as its revenue slipped, indicating the movie-rental company is having trouble holding its own amid growing competition from rivals such as movie vending-machine companies.

Home prices fell in the third quarter from year-ago levels in about 80 percent of U.S. metropolitan areas, the National Association of Realtors said on Tuesday.

Dish Network's third-quarter earnings fell 12% to $81 million despite posting another quarter of subscriber growth. Former unit EchoStar swung to a profit.

Freddie Mac's losses narrowed to $6.3 billion in the third quarter, but the government-controlled mortgage finance company didn't ...

Automaker says earnings were fueled by cost cuts and Cash for Clunkers rebates.

Washington Post Co. reported a 69% rise in third-quarter profit, as the company reported fewer charges and higher revenue at its education and cable television divisions.

The New York Times Company reported a $35.6 million loss for the third quarter on falling advertising revenue, but deep cost-cutting and newspaper price increases helped beat projections.