<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/business/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051209/ap_on_bi_ge/ipsos_consumer_confidence"><img src="http://us.news3.yimg.com/us.i2.yimg.com/p/ap/20051208/capt.mn10112072101.political_shopping_mn101.jpg?x= 130&amp;y=89&amp;sig=HY5X6IoO_97HzaJLRxZz_Q--" align="left" height="89" width="130" alt="Shoppers arrive at a Super Target store in Roseville, Minn., Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 where there are no outdoor Christmas decor or kettles. In the eyes of some conservative activists, Target has made insufficient use of the word 'Christmas' in ads and store signs. Target Corp., in response, said this week it will make specific references to Christmas and other holidays in its marketing. 'Our intention is to make every guest feel welcomed and acknowledged, whether they celebrate Christmas or other holidays at this time of year,' Target said. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)" border="0" /></a>AP - People are feeling better about the economy and their own financial situations, a hopeful sign they'll act more like Santas than Grinches while holiday shopping.</p><br clear=all>

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