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Robert Trigaux
Even economists clueless on recovery
Are we up or are we down?

Mini is mighty for BMW
PALM HARBOR -- Grabbing a bite at Taco Bell this week, David Tillett soon found a crowd forming around his new, liquid yellow, box-like Mini.

SRI board lending detailed
A board member whose own company has worked with SRI extended a personal loan to the CEO.

Retail report offers optimism
A handful of department store chains joined discounters in posting higher sales, but some stores remain weak.

GE report a drag on Dow
An IBM rumor also sends investors running, as stock markets remain turbulent.

Business digest
EU TO STUDY CRUISE PROPOSALS: Carnival Corp. faces a four-month antitrust probe by the European Commission on the proposed acquisition of P&O Princess PLC.