News roundup: New U.S. home sales rise 0.7% in August … Bernanke says consumer loan program still needed … Orders for durable goods drop unexpectedly

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    Short of expectations: New U.S. home sales posted a tepid 0.7% increase in August, missing Wall Street expectations and providing more evidence that the housing market recovery remains tentative. The …


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