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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  U.S. shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of spending.

Wednesday, February 16, 2011  Prices at the gas pump have reached a 28-month high, even though oil and gas supplies continue to grow and demand for gas is weak. While you might dread handing over cash at the pump, you might be surprised to learn that Missouri has the cheapest gas.