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Report on toy sales: Wind it up, sell it
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., Jan. 28 (UPI) -- U.S. retail researchers NPD Group said Friday strong toy sales in the fourth quarter pushed the sector to a 2 percent rise in the year compared to 2009.

Crude oil prices top $89
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices topped $89 per barrel Friday with traders concerned unrest in Egypt could prompt a closing of the Suez Canal.

Gold makes gains with equities down
NEW YORK, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Gold prices rebounded Friday, as equity markets plunged and oil prices surged higher due to concerns over chaos in Egypt.

Italian autoworkers strike against Fiat
ROME, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- An Italian autoworkers union held a nationwide strike against carmaker Fiat, protesting being shut out of recent contract negotiations, officials said.

CBOT lower on Egypt unrest
CHICAGO, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- Grain futures prices were down at the close Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade as uncertainty in Egypt pressured markets.

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