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Americans seeking weekly unemployment benefits rose to 304,000; still at pre-recession levels GE earnings lower because of NBC sale last year, outlook for economy positive PepsiCo quarterly profit beats expectations on stronger snack sales, cost cuts US stock indexes rise in pre-market trading on positive earnings from Pepsi, others Tiny power plants hold promise for industry under scrutiny, new global nuclear chief says Mattel reports 1st quarter loss on weak sales of Barbie, weakness internationally UnitedHealth's 1st-quarter profit tumbles 8 percent, insurer cites overhaul costs Goldman Sachs says first-quarter earnings fall 11 percent as fixed income trading slumps Chinese auto brands losing ground to aggressive global rivals China's cheap factories face new challenge as growth inexorably slows
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