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Wall Street finished the week with a decline Friday as the financial health of the consumer came into focus following a report that showed personal spending at its weakest growth in 17 months and a profit warning from J.C.

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Wall Street finished the week with a decline Friday as the financial health of the consumer came into focus following a report that showed personal spending at its weakest growth in 17 months and a profit warning from J.C.

Penney Co. The major indexes turned in a mixed performance for the week.

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