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Execs of online realty firm to admit inflating earnings
WASHINGTON -- Three former executives of Homestore.com, the nation's largest Internet-based provider of residential real estate listings, have agreed to plead guilty to fraudulently inflating company earnings, Attorney General John Ashcroft announced Wednesday.

United Bank being bought
A Georgia company is buying the St. Petersburg parent of the bank and other companies in a deal valued at about $80-million.

TECO chief details cost-saving moves
The company's commitment to maintaining its dividend helps its stock recover.

Ticket to travel fame
Conde Nast Traveler names three bay area travel agents as among the nation's best. They also represent the trend of travel retailers toward specialization.

Dow gains nearly 160 in 'reflex rally'
Investors snapping up bargains and a positive outlook from GE helped the Dow recoup most of its loss from Tuesday.

Aura of Enron brings out high bidders at auction
HOUSTON -- The big "E" went for big green.

WestShore Burdines to get new look
Federated Department Stores Inc. is upgrading 34 stores, including Burdines at WestShore Plaza in Tampa, this fall to reflect merchandising experiments the company tested over the past two years.

Disney settles sports complex case
The amount was not disclosed, but it was thought to be a fraction of the $240-million a jury had awarded.