Author: Elena Todorova
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Last Update: 12:16 PM EDT April 06 2006


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Stocks were under pressure on surging oil prices and lower jobless claims. The price increase to $67.75 contributed to significant weakness among airline stocks, with Continental Airlines and AMR, falling on worries about higher fuel costs. Utilities stocks also showed weakness on inflation concerns and further interest rate hikes.