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Black Friday record: Weekend sales up 13 percent

Black Friday record pushes spending to $59 billion over four days. By extending Black Friday, retailers made it easy to shop and drew in record numbers of shoppers.
Buy, buy, buy: Holiday shopping 2010 may break records

This year's holiday shopping season is on track be the biggest ever. Americans are surpassing pre-recession spending to break new consumer ground.

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Topic: Karen MacDonald

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Black Friday record: Weekend sales up 13 percent

Buy, buy, buy: Holiday shopping 2010 may break records

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Difference Maker Dave Valle plays on a new field: microloans that help to end poverty

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