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	Click to View in Browser 01/28/2014 Consumers, trade seen boosting fourth-quarter growth WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Rising household spending and exports likely pushed the U.S. economy ahead at a decent clip in the fourth quarter, building a foundation for stronger growth this year. Yahoo fourth-quarter net revenue declines, shares slip SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc's revenue during the last three months of 2013 declined for the fourth consecutive quarter as weak online display ad sales weighed on results. Wall Street ends higher; S&P 500 snaps three-day drop NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday, rebounding after the S&P 500's three-day slide as investors turned their focus to the Federal Reserve's next move on stimulus. AT&T revenue increases but subscriber growth misses estimates NEW YORK (Reuters) - AT&T Inc reported higher quarterly revenue on Tuesday, but the No. 2 U.S. mobile provider's wireless subscriber growth fell short of Wall Street expectations. Vodafone, Verizon investors back $130 billion Verizon Wireless deal LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Shareholders of both Vodafone and Verizon Communications Inc approved Verizon's $130 billion takeover of their Verizon Wireless venture on Tuesday, paving the way for the third biggest deal in corporate history. Durable goods orders stumble, but consumers perk up WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods unexpectedly fell in December as did a gauge of planned business spending, casting a shadow on an otherwise bright economic outlook. Home prices rise more than forecast in November (Reuters) - U.S. single-family home prices rose slightly more than expected in November, while their increase from a year ago was the biggest in almost eight years, a closely watched survey showed on Tuesday. As Apple shares fall, Icahn buys another $500 million (Reuters) - Hedge fund billionaire Carl Icahn said he bought another half a billion dollars' worth of Apple Inc stock on Tuesday, signaling confidence in the iPhone maker even after it gave a disappointing revenue forecast for the current quarter. American Airlines profit beats estimates; shares rise (Reuters) - American Airlines Group Inc , the world's biggest carrier following a merger with US Airways last year, reported better-than-expected adjusted profit and revenue as fares climbed and fuel costs fell, sending its shares up more than 4 percent. Apple shares fall after muted iPhone sales (Reuters) - Apple Inc needs a cheaper iPhone to keep pace with low-cost rivals, analysts said, after the company's smartphone sales fell short of lofty expectations in the holiday shopping season. Related Video Putin stoic as Ukraine PM resigns UK drone offered for Fukushima clean-up Related News Fidelity beat benchmarks by $35 billion, but does anyone care? Emerging markets pray for Wall St. tumble: James Saft A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend