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Stocks climb on hopes for Greece debt assistance
The Dow Jones industrial average jumped back above 10,000 on hope that the European Union will help Greece manage its growing debt burden.10 minutes ago | Read More
Ikanos shares advance as 4Q revenue soars
Shares of Ikanos Communications Inc. jumped Tuesday after the provider of broadband semiconductors and software posted sharply higher revenue for the fourth quarter.
updated: 1 minutes ago
Shares of Ikanos Communications Inc. jumped Tuesday after the provider of broadband semiconductors and software posted sharply higher revenue for the fourth quarter.
updated: 1 minutes ago
Paulson says nation may profit from bank bailout
Henry Paulson, the former Treasury chief, and billionaire Warren Buffett said taxpayers will recover every cent paid out to banks during the economic meltdown and may even turn a profit.
updated: 5 minutes ago
Henry Paulson, the former Treasury chief, and billionaire Warren Buffett said taxpayers will recover every cent paid out to banks during the economic meltdown and may even turn a profit.
updated: 5 minutes ago
Bond yields rise as investors return to stocks
Interest rates rose in the bond market Tuesday after investors moved back into stocks and a three-year note sale generated less demand.
updated: 12 minutes ago
Interest rates rose in the bond market Tuesday after investors moved back into stocks and a three-year note sale generated less demand.
updated: 12 minutes ago
Mo. lawmakers consider ban on synthetic pot
A widely available and legal drug that mimics the effects of marijuana could became illegal in Missouri through a bill considered Tuesday in the Legislature.
updated: 14 minutes ago
A widely available and legal drug that mimics the effects of marijuana could became illegal in Missouri through a bill considered Tuesday in the Legislature.
updated: 14 minutes ago
Obama meets with GOP, says can spur job growth
Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part _ but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same.
updated: 14 minutes ago
Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part _ but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same.
updated: 14 minutes ago
Southwest launches 3-day fare sale
Southwest Airlines Co. is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring.
updated: 20 minutes ago
Southwest Airlines Co. is offering a sale geared toward leisure travelers who want to make short trips this spring.
updated: 20 minutes ago
Multimedia Games posts smaller 1Q loss; sales fall
Multimedia Games Inc. reported a narrower fiscal first-quarter loss Tuesday, but its sales fell in the period, and investors sent its shares lower.
updated: 22 minutes ago
Multimedia Games Inc. reported a narrower fiscal first-quarter loss Tuesday, but its sales fell in the period, and investors sent its shares lower.
updated: 22 minutes ago
Toyota seeks damage control, in public and private
In public, Toyota is running apologetic TV ads and vowing to win back customers' trust. Behind the scenes, the besieged carmaker is trying to learn all it can about congressional investigations, maybe even steer them if it can.
updated: 22 minutes ago
In public, Toyota is running apologetic TV ads and vowing to win back customers' trust. Behind the scenes, the besieged carmaker is trying to learn all it can about congressional investigations, maybe even steer them if it can.
updated: 22 minutes ago
Job trends; Small businesses still wary
JOB TRENDS: In one good sign for the labor market, some companies are posting more ads seeking employees.
updated: 27 minutes ago
JOB TRENDS: In one good sign for the labor market, some companies are posting more ads seeking employees.
updated: 27 minutes ago
With Nelson, GOP blocks Obama labor board nominee
Senate Democrats are unable to muscle through President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, because one of their own has joined the Republicans to block the nomination.
updated: 27 minutes ago
Senate Democrats are unable to muscle through President Barack Obama's choice of a union attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, because one of their own has joined the Republicans to block the nomination.
updated: 27 minutes ago
Con Edison calls for more solar energy projects
Con Edison, a unit of Consolidated Edison Inc., on Tuesday filed a proposal with the state of New York calling for more funds for solar energy projects in New York City.
updated: 28 minutes ago
Con Edison, a unit of Consolidated Edison Inc., on Tuesday filed a proposal with the state of New York calling for more funds for solar energy projects in New York City.
updated: 28 minutes ago
Ben & Jerry's CEO resigns
Ben & Jerry's CEO and Vice President of Global Brand Development Walt Freese is resigning, the ice cream company announced Tuesday.
updated: 28 minutes ago
Ben & Jerry's CEO and Vice President of Global Brand Development Walt Freese is resigning, the ice cream company announced Tuesday.
updated: 28 minutes ago
Anthem asked to justify rate hike in California
Over the past 12 years, Josh Libresco's health insurance premium has increased almost eight-fold for his family of four.
updated: 29 minutes ago
Over the past 12 years, Josh Libresco's health insurance premium has increased almost eight-fold for his family of four.
updated: 29 minutes ago
Orange juice, sugar prices rise on falling supply
Sugar and orange juice prices rose Tuesday after the Department of Agriculture's latest report predicted smaller supplies of the crops than previously estimated.
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Sugar and orange juice prices rose Tuesday after the Department of Agriculture's latest report predicted smaller supplies of the crops than previously estimated.
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Debit vs. Credit Cards
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Janet Bodnar, Kiplinger Personal Finance
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AIG to Give Bonuses to Employees
Ali Velshi, CNN chief business correspondent and host of "Your Money"
Ali Velshi, CNN chief business correspondent and host of "Your Money"
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Recruiters Blacklisting Applicants
Joann Lublin, management news editor for the Wall Street Journal
Joann Lublin, management news editor for the Wall Street Journal
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Rough Week for Toyota
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Neal Boudette, Detroit bureau chief for the Wall Street Journal
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