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Carlos Slim tops Bill Gates as world's richest man
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:58pm MST
Forbes magazine released its annual list of the world's richest people Wednesday, and for only the second time since 1995, Microsoft founder Bill Gates' name was not at the top. -
Twitter users not so social after all
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:15pm MST
Twitter may be a fast-growing social network, but most of its 50 million accounts merely follow other users rather than posting their own messages. -
Xerox CEO: Vision is 'overrated'
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 4:10pm MST
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Android gains on the iPhone
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:22pm MST
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Record monthly deficit for U.S.: $221 billion
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:23pm MST
The United States dropped a record $220.9 billion further into the red in February, the Treasury Department reported Wednesday. -
Jobless claims bill OK'd by Senate
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 1:21pm MST
The Senate on Wednesday approved a wide-ranging bill that would push back the deadline to file for extended unemployment insurance until year-end and extends dozens of expired tax breaks. -
Airline stocks take off
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 12:13pm MST
Airline stocks rallied Wednesday, riding a wave of investor sentiment that 2010 is shaping into a profitable year for the industry, experts say. -
Royal Dutch Shell halts gasoline sales to Iran
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:32am MST
Royal Dutch Shell has stopped selling gasoline to Iran, the company confirmed Wednesday, adding to a list of oil giants that have stopped sales after a threat of future U.S. sanctions. -
Welcome to the United States of Iceland
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:24am MST
It's time to start paying attention to the financial sinkhole that Iceland is trying to climb out of -- the view from inside of it is eerily similar to our own. -
Sucker's rally for AIG and Citi - The Buzz
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:19am MST
Investors had a funny way of commemorating the first anniversary of the market's bottom on Tuesday. They rewarded some of the stocks responsible for most of the problems in the first place. -
Medical bills: Knowing what to avoid
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 11:11am MST
For people who have health insurance, the level of fine print is rising along with the costs. -
The richest man at the Oscars
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:43am MST
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Oil spikes as demand rises
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 10:08am MST
Oil prices jumped Wednesday, after a closely-watched report showed a smaller than expected increase in oil supplies and a dip in gasoline inventory. -
iPad changes everything
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 9:21am MST
Will Apple's tablet usher in a new era of computing, or simply dominate it? -
State unemployment picture brightens
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:23am MST
A total of 30 states and Washington, D.C., reported rising unemployment rates in January, down from the number in the previous month, according to a government report released Wednesday. -
CEO departures highest since Sept. 2008
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 8:05am MST
The number of chief executives who left their posts surged in February to the highest level since September 2008, when the economy was rocked by the financial crisis. -
Media and tech moguls eye Abu Dhabi
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:55am MST
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Forget Toyota. Chrysler's hurting more
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:53am MST
The car company that is off to the worst start of 2010 isn't Toyota. It's Chrysler Group. -
Stocks post modest gains at open
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:43am MST
Stocks posted modest gains Wednesday, with the Nasdaq ending at its highest level in more than 18 months, as investors weighed falling oil prices against strength in the financial services sector and an upbeat report on wholesale inventories. -
The wrong way to pick funds
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 7:26am MST
Photographer friends tell me that if you're picking out a point-and-shoot camera you shouldn't focus much on the megapixels. That measure of a camera's resolution is hyped by manufacturers, but most cameras on the market give you all the pixels you'll need. -
Bank of America scrapping some overdraft fees
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 5:25am MST
Bank of America said Wednesday that it plans to ditch overdraft fees on debit card purchases this summer. -
Stocks set for mixed start
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 3:31am MST
U.S. stocks were set for a slightly higher open Wednesday as investors awaited the first major economic readings of the week. -
Firing the $70 billion man
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:51am MST
On November 19, 2009 Jeffrey Gundlach was named a finalist for Morningstar's award for bond fund manager of the decade. For Gundlach, the nomination recognized 10 years of stellar results, exceeding even the returns of the legendary king of bonds, Bill Gross. -
12 ways to cut your tax bill
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:35am MST
The bright spot of the dreary 2009 economy: savings for everyone. -
Can Ford's stock keep up its hot streak?
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:27am MST
Ford is back. The automaker recently reported its first annual profit in four years; sales are improving; and investors have pushed up its stock 550% in the past year. -
Green homes face a red light
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:09am MST
Lots of people, especially those trying to battle high utility bills, believe in energy-efficient homebuilding. -
10 biggest flops of the dot.com bubble
Posted: March 10th, 2010, 2:06am MST
It's been exactly 10 years since the Nasdaq hit its all-time high. CNNMoney.com takes a look at the biggest busts of the dot.com bubble. -
Apple shares hit record, sail past $200B
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:16pm MST
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I.D. theft company settles for false claims
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:03pm MST
Federal regulators said Tuesday that LifeLock has agreed to pay $12 million to settle charges the company made deceptive claims about its ability to protect customers from identity theft. -
Budget squeeze sours jobs picture
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:23pm MST
Another big employer is hanging out the "Not Hiring" sign. -
Some execs get 'pity' bonus
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:05pm MST
Maybe you missed your earnings target last year or your stock was crushed. But if you're a corporate executive, that might not necessarily prohibit you from earning a generous bonus. -
Cash for Clunkers: Better than we thought
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:53pm MST
The government's Cash for Clunkers program resulted in a far bigger boost to car sales than was previously estimated, even by the government, according to a new analysis by Maritz Research, an automotive market research company. -
Fears of a Greek bank run
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:02pm MST
In the middle of the 2001 debt crisis, Argentines stormed their nation's banks to get their money out. To stop the stampede, the government imposed controls that allowed them to take out only $250 at a time and limited withdrawals for overseas trips to $1,000. -
More Money: Heidi Montag
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:24pm MST
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Mashed-potato soda maker gets sold off cheap
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 12:13pm MST
Jones Soda, the struggling maker of cult-favorite soft drinks, has agreed to be acquired by rival Reed's at a deep discount in a deal worth just shy of $10 million, the companies said Tuesday. -
House eyes tax break for Chile donations
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 11:58am MST
Taxpayers may still be able to deduct last-minute donations to Chile earthquake relief from their 2009 taxes, if a bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Tuesday is signed into law. -
The great iPad death watch
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 11:44am MST
Even before Apple has shipped Steve Jobs' latest creation, the critics are dancing on its grave. -
The Dow's best performer is ... - The Buzz
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:50am MST
The hottest blue chip stock this year isn't what you think. It's not a big bank on the mend, a gadget maker with a hot new product, or a retailer with soaring sales. -
Cisco moving into the ultra-fast lane
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:50am MST
Cisco unveiled a new Internet technology Tuesday that it says will provide the ultra-fast data speeds necessary to stay ahead of users' rapidly growing online video demands. -
U.S. minted more millionaires in 2009
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:47am MST
America's millionaires are making a comeback, according to a report released Tuesday. -
Sex.com domain goes up for grabs
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 10:01am MST
Sex.com, one of the most valuable Internet domain names, will go up for auction next week after the previous owner defaulted on its debts. -
Natural gas crystals: Energy under the sea
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:37am MST
It looks like ice -- but this ice could one day be used to heat your home. -
Chevron to cut 2,000 jobs
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 9:07am MST
Chevron Corporation, the second largest U.S. oil company, announced on Tuesday that it would cut 2,000 jobs this year amid challenging market conditions. -
5 reasons to buy Apple stock again
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 8:50am MST
Think the run is over? Not so, says Bob Turner. He just bought 100,000 shares for his funds, bringing his total to 2 million. -
Stocks struggle in early trading
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 7:56am MST
Stocks managed gains Tuesday at the end of a choppy session as investors mulled the latest corporate deal and profit news on the anniversary of the bear-market bottom. -
Census jackpot: $500 billion a year in U.S. aid
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 7:26am MST
Federal programs will dole out more than $500 billion a year over the next decade based on data collected through the 2010 Census, according to a study released Tuesday. -
Apple talks tough to handset makers
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 5:35am MST
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How callers rate the carriers
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 5:26am MST
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My Prius took me for a ride - CNN
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 4:43am MST
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Stocks set to drop at open
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:30am MST
U.S. stocks were poised for a lower start Tuesday as investors expressed uncertainty about the outlook for markets on the anniversary of the bear-market low. -
Toyota ads move beyond the recall
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 3:02am MST
New ads from Toyota's local dealers look like they're missing something. -
How Uncle Sam wants to boost your nest egg
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:40am MST
Usually I cringe when our leaders in Washington try to help improve our finances. I'm afraid their efforts may do more harm than good. But two new ideas being discussed inside the Beltway could actually make it easier to prepare for retirement. Both center on the income you'll generate from your 401(k). -
Citigroup shares: No longer toxic?
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:38am MST
Yes, Citigroup lost billions in the financial crisis. And yes, it's still swimming in toxic assets. But Bruce Berkowitz argues the worst is over. -
Mr. Distress is ready to buy
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:19am MST
Whether it's steel, textiles, or auto manufacturing, Wilbur Ross has built a lucrative career finding gold in industries left for dead. -
Employers still skittish on hiring
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 2:03am MST
Most employers are still cautious when it comes to hiring, planning neither to add nor cut jobs from their payrolls this spring, according to a staffing firm survey released Tuesday. -
43% have less than $10k for retirement
Posted: March 9th, 2010, 1:49am MST
The percentage of American workers with virtually no retirement savings grew for the third straight year, according to a survey released Tuesday. -
Is your country the next Greece?
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 1:22pm MST
Just over a year ago a few members of the research team at Hedgeye attended a lecture at Yale Law School by Robert Rubin, the former Secretary of the Treasury under Bill Clinton. During the question and answer session, Rubin was asked about sovereign risk -- the threat that an entire nation effectively walking away from its financial obligations. Mr. Rubin was blunt: he said categorically that he did not expect any major nations to default on its debt. -
'Alice in Wonderland' shatters box office records
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 1:09pm MST
Moviegoers flocked to the premier of "Alice in Wonderland" this weekend, with the big-budget Disney film shattering several box office records, highlighting the ongoing appeal of 3-D films. -
A dangerous omen looms for bonds
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 12:57pm MST
One of the key questions faced by investors today, a year after the markets were at their worst, is how safe it is to go back in the water -
AIG: $51 billion down, $51 billion to go
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 12:15pm MST
After selling off its second "crown jewel" insurance business in a week, AIG has made a sizeable dent in its plan to repay its debt to taxpayers. -
No 'Lost Decade' for these techs
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 11:15am MST
The technology sector is arguably the healthiest in the economy right now. But here's a sobering thought: Most major tech stocks are probably never going to get back to the levels they were at a decade ago. -
More Money: $10 JetBlue tickets
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 10:56am MST
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Tax tips for the unemployed
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 9:49am MST
Tax time can be a painful time for many of us, and it's especially tough for people without jobs. If you're unemployed, there are a few twists and turns in the tax code that can work to your benefit. -
Stocks struggle in early trading
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:53am MST
Stocks ended little changed Monday, although the Nasdaq managed to close at an 18-month high, as investors weighed corporate deals, a stronger dollar and weaker commodity prices ahead of key economic news due later this week. -
Who 9 CEOs most admire
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 7:28am MST
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz looks up to Ford's chief. Find out who else wins top execs' respect -- and why. -
Steve Jobs' big night at the Oscars
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:34am MST
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AIG in $15.5 billion unit sale to MetLife
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 5:26am MST
AIG agreed Monday to sell its American Life Insurance Co. unit to MetLife Inc. for $15.5 billion in cash and stock, in beleaguered AIG's second sale of an international unit in a week. -
An easy fix for a tricky securities problem
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:51am MST
A few days ago, I watched one of California's top high school economics teachers lead a class in a discussion of the differences between the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile. I'm applying for my own teaching credential and was there observing. -
Brainstorming on your office wall
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:48am MST
In 2002, a group of Babson College entrepreneurship students ran out of room on their whiteboard. They had spent hours brainstorming new business possibilities, and the sudden space crunch threatened to cramp their creativity. -
Stocks set for flat open
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 3:20am MST
U.S. stocks were set to open higher Monday, as investors weighed another deal involving insurer AIG. -
3 ways to save money this spring
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:46am MST
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China can grow, but can it innovate?
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:42am MST
What economic crisis? After a blip last winter, China is growing at more than 8% a year, and the scale and speed at which the country is building a modern infrastructure are mind-boggling. -
The fall of a Wall Street highflier
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:41am MST
When Erin Callan talked, people listened. -
Best Companies for job growth
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:09am MST
Best Companies to Work For like the Scooter Store and DreamWorks notched impressive job growth last year and are showing no signs of slowing down. -
Emergency loan saved their home
Posted: March 8th, 2010, 2:05am MST
Erin and Robert Smith had no problem handling the $2,000 monthly payment on their home ... until they lost their jobs. -
Bears vs. bulls as anniversary looms
Posted: March 7th, 2010, 10:35am MST
A year after the financial crisis hit its nadir and the market plunged to a 12-year low, stocks have recovered but investors remain wary. -
No Oscars for you, New York
Posted: March 7th, 2010, 10:01am MST
Cablevision customers in the New York area were able to start watching the Oscars about 15 minutes into the start of the program Sunday, when ABC restored its local affiliate's signal after pulling it due to a fee dispute. -
New Yorkers may not get to see Oscars
Posted: March 6th, 2010, 4:56pm MST
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Jobs: Hope now, despair later
Posted: March 6th, 2010, 6:11am MST
Friday's jobs report showed some glimmers of a recovery but If you're among the 8.8 million Americans still unemployed after nearly four months, you may have been left scratching your head. -
Apple closes in on $200 billion
Posted: March 6th, 2010, 5:54am MST
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Obama budget to add $10 trillion to U.S. debt
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 4:13pm MST
If President Obama's 2011 budget were put into effect as proposed, the U.S. federal government would add an estimated $9.8 trillion to the country's accrued debt over the next decade, according to a preliminary analysis from the Congressional Budget Office. -
Legal charges trim HP profit
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 4:09pm MST
Hewlett-Packard revised its first-quarter net income down by $73 million on Friday, thanks to charges for litigation involving a company that the computer giant acquired in 2008. -
Toyota: Sudden acceleration test unrealistic
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 3:14pm MST
Toyota is rejecting a university professor's test that claims to show that electronic throttle systems on Toyota cars could cause unintended acceleration saying the test was simply not realistic. -
A plan to save commercial real estate
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:07pm MST
Economists have long been predicting commercial real estate could be the next day of reckoning for the financial markets, with a wave of defaults looming as billions of dollars in troubled loans come due in the coming months. -
Consumer borrowing rises for first time in a year
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 1:24pm MST
Consumer borrowing increased in January for the first time in a year, the Federal Reserve reported Friday. The news blew past economist expectations which predicted a decline for the 12th straight month. -
GM to reinstate 600 dealers
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 1:23pm MST
Shuttered General Motors dealers hoping to get their business back should stay near the phone. General Motors is in the process of calling 661 dealers targeted for shutdown to offer them their franchises back, company executives said Friday afternoon. -
Will Congress back down on consumer protection?
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 1:07pm MST
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11 airports get new body scanners
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 11:31am MST
The Department of Homeland Security on Friday named the first 11 airports to receive full-body scanners paid for with stimulus funds, with most of them going to California and the Midwest. -
The Fannie-Freddie waiting game
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 10:35am MST
Putting Fannie Mae's and Freddie Mac's houses in order will have to wait. -
Economic snow job - The Buzz
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 10:11am MST
The only professionals with a worse reputation than meterologists for predicting the future are economists. -
Apple iPad release date: April 3
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 8:06am MST
Come April 3, you can be one of the first in the United States to own an Apple iPad. -
Stocks jump in early trading
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 7:50am MST
Stocks rallied Friday, with the Nasdaq ending at an 18-month high, after a government report showed employers cut fewer positions last month than had been expected, in the latest sign that the pace of job cuts is slowing. -
10 most admired for quality
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 7:03am MST
Disney and Intel are among the most respected for their product quality this year. Which other most admired companies get top marks? -
Jobless rate holds steady
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 6:58am MST
The U.S. economy shed 36,000 jobs and the unemployment rate was unchanged in February, according to a government report released Friday. -
How $1 trillion hides in plain sight
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 5:32am MST
The government does without roughly a trillion dollars a year because of a slew of tax breaks -- everything from the mortgage-interest deduction, to education and child credits, to low rates on investments. -
Steve Jobs' misunderstood monologuist
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 5:08am MST
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Stocks set for gains
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 3:31am MST
U.S. stocks were poised for early gains Friday, as investors reacted to the government's better-than-expected employment report. -
Stop squandering my inheritance!
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 3:11am MST
Getting old brings a host of changes. Achy knees. Way more time to play bridge. And, occasionally, the tendency to make unwise money decisions. -
Battle-tested: The new leaders of tomorrow
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:38am MST
How a decade of war has created a new generation of elite young executives. Five military officers share how they've taken their field experience into the office. -
The next tech goldmine: Medical records
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:32am MST
When Dr. Bradley Block, a family physician in Florida, began to investigate electronic medical record systems for his four-doctor practice, he discovered that many of the largest firms in the field were not particularly interested in his business. -
Tax goodies for job seekers
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 2:07am MST
Job hunting can be expensive. The costs of hiring career coaches, printing hundreds of résumés at Kinko's and flying out for weekend job interviews can really add up, especially for someone who doesn't have an income. -
Oil-rich nations want a bigger cut of profits
Posted: March 5th, 2010, 1:55am MST
Two of the world's oil-rich countries may make it harder for oil companies to do business with them. -
Buyers nibble at Toyota's bait
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 4:08pm MST
Toyota's new incentive plan appears to have piqued the interest of buyers looking to snag a good deal, reports showed Thursday, even as the automaker's recall woes linger. -
Good job news: Wages are rising. Really.
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:00pm MST
The end of more than two years of job losses can't come soon enough for most Americans. -
House passes jobs bill - now back to Senate
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:53pm MST
Lawmakers' efforts to spur job creation were delayed once again Thursday after the House amended a $15 billion Senate bill before passing it. -
Do you need earthquake insurance?
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:31pm MST
The earthquakes in Haiti and Chile remind us about how vulnerable our own homes may be in the event of an earthquake. While we have the good fortune to even have the option to buy earthquake insurance for our homes, there are some things you should know about this type of coverage. -
The legend of Lutz
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 1:13pm MST
The announcement that Bob Lutz will retire from General Motors on May 1 at the age of 78 brings down the curtain on one of the most remarkable careers in the history of the auto industry. Lutz held top executive positions at Ford and Chrysler, as well as GM, and made a mark on all three companies. -
Obama's new fiscal adversary
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:20am MST
On the eve of President Barack Obama's winter health-care summit, Rep. Paul Ryan is dining at Talay Thai, a no-frills restaurant with metal chairs and Formica tables. On this frigid evening, Ryan strolled coatless to Talay -- "I'm from Wisconsin!" he says -- from his cramped Capitol Hill office, where tonight, as on most nights, he'll sleep on a cot. -
Come visit the U.S. - and create jobs!
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 11:17am MST
Next up on the jobs-creation agenda: Lure more foreign travelers to the United States. -
Fear: 1 year later. Greed: 10 years gone. - The Buzz
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:58am MST
There are two big investing anniversaries coming up, and they represent the best of those two opposing market forces: Fear and greed. -
Lobster prices too low for harvesters' taste
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:50am MST
Maine's lobstermen are working harder for less, as demand drops for their expanding harvest. -
Why China should let the yuan rise
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:31am MST
The Chinese have rarely given into foreign pressure to revalue its currency higher. But that doesn't mean it won't let the yuan rise later this year. -
Americans spent more in February
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:15am MST
Many of the nation's top retail chains reported much stronger-than-expected February sales Thursday, furthering hopes that U.S. consumers are starting to loosen their purse strings. -
Starbucks in crosshairs on gun-control debate
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 10:13am MST
The debate over gun control is heating up at Starbucks. -
Google vs. Apple: An epic battle
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 9:24am MST
Let the smartphone smackdown begin. -
Citi's Pandit thanks taxpayers for TARP
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 8:18am MST
Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit thanked U.S. taxpayers for delivering billions of dollars of aid during of the depths of the credit crisis, but offered few details on why the government needed to step in more than once to rescue the embattled firm. -
I'm a Medicare doctor. Here's what I make
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 8:11am MST
When you think of low-paying jobs, doctor doesn't usually come to mind. -
Stocks post early gains
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 7:54am MST
Stocks ended a volatile session higher Thursday as investors welcomed improved retail sales and a report showing that the pace of job losses is slowing, ahead of Friday's big government employment report. -
Unemployment claims drop
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 7:17am MST
The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment insurance fell last week, the government said Thursday. -
World's Most Admired Companies
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 6:13am MST
Which companies have the best reputations? Apple tops the list for the third year in a row. See who else made Fortune's list this year. -
Steve Jobs: A man aggrieved
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 5:29am MST
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Lower open seen for stocks
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 3:11am MST
U.S. stocks were expected to open mixed Thursday as investors reacted to a jobless claims report that nearly matched expectations. -
How to retire early and still save for a home
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:42am MST
Like many households, Wener and Tieun Vieux have suffered a few financial jolts of late. -
Retired couple's guide to livin' the dream
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:27am MST
Question: My husband and I have been happily married for 28 years. Careful spending and sound planning over time has provided us with a very comfortable financial future. Although we're compatible in many ways, our outlook differs when it comes to enjoying our money. I'm more of a saver and I hate to shop. I'm already retired, and when my husband retires in a year we'll begin drawing on our retirement savings. Can you suggest some tips on how we can communicate effectively about spending our money? How do we assure that we'll both have the independence to decide how we want to spend "our share" without judgment? --Margaret M. -
Opinion: Why companies can't say 'sorry'
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 2:11am MST
Prepping for a television show like Squawk Box is a bit like cramming for a test: Each night I need to review piles of news stories and analysts' reports on the business issues of the day. -
The snag in Greece's salary solution
Posted: March 4th, 2010, 1:56am MST
Greek prime minister George Papandreou may have made a big mistake. As part of a plan to fix his nation's ruined economy, he announced Wednesday that he aims to cut 30% of civil servants' holiday bonuses which are part of Greece's "14th salary" payment schedule. -
FDA questions POM's sex-benefit claims
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 5:10pm MST
The pomegranate juice POM Wonderful may have been touting it's "wonderfulness" a bit too strongly. -
Toyota fix in question amid complaints
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 3:09pm MST
Federal safety regulators said Wednesday they have received 10 complaints from drivers alleging sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles that have already been repaired under the automaker's recent recall. -
First spark of a jobs recovery on Main Street
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:45pm MST
Main Street businesses shed another 18,000 jobs in February, bring the tally of jobs lost from America's small businesses to nearly 3 million since February 2008, according to a report released Wednesday by payroll processor ADP. -
U.S. to top banks: Send more loans!
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:15pm MST
Washington's quest to get big banks to make more loans only seems to get more challenging. -
GM vice chairman ending 47-year career
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 1:53pm MST
General Motors on Wednesday announced that its vice chairman will retire on May 1. -
More Money: Social security
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 1:11pm MST
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Fed sees continued economic improvement
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 1:04pm MST
The economy continued to show modest signs of improvement in recent weeks, although growth was hindered somewhat by bad weather, according to the latest Federal Reserve snapshot of regional economic conditions. -
Continental offers extra legroom - for a price
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 12:29pm MST
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Limbaugh asks $14 million for N.Y. penthouse
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 12:27pm MST
Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh is saying adios to the Big Apple and selling his Fifth Avenue penthouse, asking almost $14 million. -
The 60-plus set can't afford to retire
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 11:53am MST
More people say they just don't have the money to retire these days. -
Bulls are back. Send in the bears? - The Buzz
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 10:54am MST
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are up for the year after a rough stretch from mid-January to early February. The Dow had joined them earlier Wednesday before pulling back. -
Homer Simpson's iPhone
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 10:42am MST
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Auto sales: Still a contact sport
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 10:40am MST
The tabulation of U.S. auto sales for the month of February contains some big surprises. Consider: -
Spider-Man's alter ego to lose his job
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 10:09am MST
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Apple vs. HTC: What the experts say
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 8:56am MST
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This Mazda recall really burns my ...
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 8:50am MST
Mazda is in the hot seat Wednesday after recalling 12,300 CX-9 crossover SUVs over potentially overheating seats. -
Hunting for Fed governors: The candidates
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 8:12am MST
With the impending retirement of Federal Reserve Vice-Chair Don Kohn, it's time for President Obama to get serious finally about filling some long-empty seats at the Fed. -
Stocks rise in early trading
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 7:56am MST
Wall Street erased gains by the close Wednesday, as relief about the day's economic news gave way to concerns about the job and manufacturing reports due out over the next two days. -
Congress coughs up cash for small biz loans
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 7:51am MST
Added incentives for banks to make Small Business Administration-backed loans will continue through the end of March, thanks to a fresh funding infusion authorized by Congress as part of Tuesday's bill extending unemployment benefits. -
Microsoft's do-or-die Windows Mobile gambit
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 7:50am MST
The software maker will try to catch rivals with Windows Mobile 7, but first it may need to mend fences with handset makers. -
Job cuts slow to pre-recession levels
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 6:00am MST
The pace of U.S. job cuts continued to slow last month, according to two reports released Wednesday. -
Greece outlines plan to cut massive deficit
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 4:30am MST
Facing firm demands from the European Union and financial markets to cut its deficit, Greece announced cost-cutting measures Wednesday that will save the debt-challenged country €4 billion, $5.44 billion, this year. -
Stocks set for sluggish open
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 3:49am MST
U.S. stocks were poised for a flat open Wednesday, showing little reaction to Greece making progress on its financial woes or economic readings that showed a slowdown in job cuts. -
5 hybrids that don't skimp on power
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:59am MST
At the Geneva auto show, even high-end performance automakers roll out hybrid and plug-in cars. -
Why diversification will work again
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:54am MST
Diversification, the notion of spreading your investments among different baskets of assets that don't rise and fall in unison, has long been considered one of the safest and surest moves you can make with your portfolio. After all, if any one basket falls apart, most of your brood should remain intact. -
Who gets the college fund when plans change?
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:43am MST
If your child skips college, is he entitled to the money you've saved for him? Money's ethicists weigh in. -
Obama to back GOP ideas in health plan
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:26am MST
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Treasury cashing in on bank turnaround
Posted: March 3rd, 2010, 2:17am MST
Bank of America is leaving the Troubled Asset Relief Program with a bang. -
Senate extends jobless benefits deadline
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 9:56pm MST
After days of intense infighting, the Senate voted late Tuesday night to extend the deadline for the jobless to apply for extended unemployment benefits. Several hours later, President Obama signed the measure. -
Nissan recalls 540,000 trucks and minivans
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 6:12pm MST
Nissan is recalling 540,000 vehicles worldwide to fix faulty brake pedal pins and inaccurate fuel gauges. -
CNN: Deal reached on jobless benefits
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:29pm MST
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Toyota hopes 0% financing will lure customers
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:17pm MST
Toyota's U.S. arm is again looking to 0% financing to pull it out of a sales slump. -
Oscars may be dark for New Yorkers
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 2:58pm MST
Some New Yorkers hoping to watch the Oscars could see black screens instead of golden statues on Sunday. -
Student loan provider offers online savings
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 2:48pm MST
Students can now pay their college loans and save with Sallie Mae. -
Canceling a credit card won't hurt your score
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 2:27pm MST
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Senate panel mulls consumer protection deal
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:34pm MST
The Senate might break its impasse on financial overhaul if it moves forward with a proposal that would put a consumer financial protection watchdog inside the Federal Reserve. -
Postal Service to shed another 30,000 jobs
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:00pm MST
The U.S. Postal Service said on Tuesday that it would reduce its workforce by another 30,000 positions and slash overtime this year in an effort to reduce costs. -
'Cash for caulkers' gets whittled down
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 12:02pm MST
President Obama was stumping once again for his plan to reimburse homeowners who invest in energy efficiency and create jobs. -
More Money: Odd cash stashes
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 11:20am MST
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Foreign companies buy American - The Buzz
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 10:46am MST
The British are coming! So are the Germans. And the Japanese. And the Canadians. And the French. -
Don't get angry at the markets
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:19am MST
Get out your calendars, folks. It's time to celebrate -- or perhaps mourn -- the 10th anniversary of one of the epic financial events of our time: the peak of the great stock market bubble, in March 2000. That's the month the Nasdaq, Standard & Poor's 500, and Wilshire 5000 all reached new highs, then headed south, big-time. (The Dow industrials peaked that January, but who cares? It's just a crummy 30 stocks.) -
GM doesn't get Toyota sales boost
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:12am MST
Toyota Motor reported a 9% drop in U.S. sales in February from a year ago as the Japanese automaker continued to suffer from recall problems. Meanwhile, rival Ford Motor vaulted ahead of Toyota and GM to claim the market lead in the U.S. -
Apple sues HTC, not Google
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 8:00am MST
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App creators: From superstars to serfs
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:54am MST
For third-party programmers, it's a dog-eat-dog world when Twitter, Facebook and others outgrow those who helped them rise to fame. -
Stocks gain in early trading
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:40am MST
Stocks ended with modest gains Tuesday, giving up a bigger advance, as investors weighed February auto sales, some upbeat company news and signs that Greece won't default on its debt. -
Toyota to let U.S. unit order recalls
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:14am MST
Toyota will give its U.S. and Canadian divisions more authority to decide when to issue a recall, according to prepared Congressional testimony Tuesday from one of the automaker's top executives. -
Getting it right on iPhone profit margins
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 7:07am MST
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The Fed's stuck in the penalty box
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 6:26am MST
The Federal Reserve has enough problems without having to play shorthanded. -
GM recalls 1.3 million vehicles
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 5:29am MST
General Motors has recalled 1.3 million Chevrolet and Pontiac models in North America for power steering failures that are tied to 14 crashes and one injury in the United States, the company said Tuesday. -
A fresh (and cheap!) sound for TV soundtracks
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:24am MST
Like many aspiring rock stars, Jared Gutstadt, 32, used to split his life in half. He held down a day job editing television shows for clients like Disney, MTV and VH1. He kept his nights free for what he really wanted to do: make music. -
The safest car ever may be ...
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 4:13am MST
The Mercedes-Benz ESF concept car has every imaginable safety feature, and some you never thought of. -
Stocks set for mixed open
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:20am MST
U.S. stocks were set for a higher start Tuesday, as investors took heart from European market stability, a day after pushing the Nasdaq and S&P 500 into positive territory for the year. -
Bye-bye, Saturday mail? USPS cuts loom
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 3:11am MST
Snail mail might soon get even slower. -
Should I fire my financial adviser?
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 2:16am MST
Question: Last year I put my money with an adviser for an annual fee of 1% of assets and told him my only criteria for evaluating him will be whether he beats the market. I have refrained from telling him where to invest, when to invest, etc. as I view that as his job. He "got into the rally late" last year and underperformed the broad indexes by 10% to 12%, although we did have a decent fourth quarter. This year he's off to a horrid start, however, and we are already 3% worse than the broad indices. I try not to be a knee-jerk investor and know that every adviser has his ups and downs, but I'm wondering....Is it time to pull the plug? --Mike, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania -
Nab a real estate deal - while you still can
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 2:00am MST
If you've been holding off on a real estate purchase, glimmers of a turnaround in the housing market may have you wondering if it's finally time to make your move. -
Rat out a tax cheat, collect a reward
Posted: March 2nd, 2010, 1:55am MST
If you knew coworkers, former bosses or exes who cheated on their taxes, would you turn them in? The Internal Revenue Service can make it worth your while. -
Round 2: Senate fight over jobless benefits
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:06pm MST
Democratic Senators Monday unveiled a $150 billion bill that pushes back the deadline to file for unemployment insurance until year-end and extends dozens of expiring corporate and personal tax credits. -
Ditched by your doctor - blame Medicare
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 1:39pm MST
As a 21% cut in Medicare payment rates to doctors took effect Monday, eight of the 15 patients on Dr. William Schreiber's schedule are on Medicare. -
More Money: Warren Buffet
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 1:32pm MST
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Spending more, saving less. Uh-oh.
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 12:23pm MST
We all supposedly learned our lesson. The credit bubble and Great Recession taught us to be more fiscally fit. Save more and spend within your means. For a while, it looked like a new era of thrift was upon us. -
Filibuster threatens highway jobs: DOT
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 10:04am MST
Department of Transportation secretary Ray LaHood on Monday blamed a senator's filibuster for furloughing thousands of federal employees and threatening state jobs while shutting down highway construction projects nationwide. -
Where the braniacs are, and pharma is not
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 9:41am MST
Let's say you're a large company in need of innovative ideas. Where would you go? -
Fed's vice chairman stepping down
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 9:09am MST
Donald Kohn, the vice chairman of the Federal Reserve, announced plans Monday to resign from the U.S. central bank when his term ends in June. -
Manufacturing slows in February
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:59am MST
Manufacturing activity expanded in February for the seventh straight month, but at a slower pace, a purchasing managers' group said Monday. -
Google pushes for ultra-fast Internet
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:52am MST
CEO Eric Schmidt's push to offer ultra-high-speed Internet is more about injecting competition than tapping a new revenue source. -
iPad might be delayed a month - report
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:37am MST
A manufacturing bottleneck could limit supplies or push the launch to April, says an analyst. -
The price you pay for frothy assets
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 8:19am MST
As the 10th anniversary of the bursting of the tech bubble is upon us, you've probably read a slew of stories about what an awful decade this has been for stocks. -
Stocks rally in early trading
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:56am MST
Stocks jumped Monday, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 pushing back into positive territory for the year, as investors welcomed AIG's $35 billion asset sale and a pair of mergers in the pharmaceutical sector. -
Supreme Court hears former Enron CEO's appeal
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:52am MST
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Monday from an attorney for a former Enron chief executive seeking to overturn his 24-year conviction on securities fraud and other charges. -
142 years old and still hot
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:12am MST
Dozens of entrepreneurial hot sauce bottles line up on a typical grocery store shelf, but only two or three boast significant market share. Tops among them is Tabasco, which has been made by the McIlhenny Company out of Avery Island, La., since 1868. The company, still family-run and privately held, won't disclose its financials, but analysts estimate that the iconic brand -- which supplies countless bars, first-class airline cabins and the U.S. military with bottles of its red sauce -- owns about 20%-25% of the market. -
Personal income edges higher
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 7:04am MST
Personal income edged up slightly in January, and spending by individuals rose for a fourth straight month, according to government data released Monday. -
An 80% pay cut - but it was worth it
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:25am MST
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Copper spikes after Chile quake
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:15am MST
Copper prices surged overnight after a massive earthquake struck Chile, the world's largest producer of the metal, over the weekend. -
President-elect: 'We will raise Chile' - CNN
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 5:14am MST
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The empty secrets of the iPad's brain
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 5:05am MST
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Stocks headed for a rally
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 5:01am MST
Stocks were poised to open higher after AIG reached a deal to sell off its Asian unit and investors digested the latest news on personal income and spending. -
AIG selling Asia unit to Prudential for $35 billion
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:50am MST
AIG said Monday that it had reached a definitive agreement to sell its Asian life insurance business to Britain's Prudential PLC in a deal valued at $35.5 billion. -
This old fund still beats its peers
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:17am MST
Vanguard Wellington is a throwback. Before mutual funds became specialized, so-called balanced funds like this -- which invests in both stocks and bonds -- were core holdings you could feel comfortable putting most of your money into. -
Getting a green job isn't so easy
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 3:04am MST
Dear Annie: I lost a pretty good job as head of the training department at a financial-services company a few months ago and, rather than look for another similar position, I want to change careers. I'm passionate about the outdoors and would like to do something related to protecting wildlife and the environment. But I'm having trouble figuring out where to focus my search. Can you point me to some good sources of information about green jobs? -- Boston Birdwatcher -
Will Toyota's problems hurt Honda?
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 2:01am MST
Toyota's recall problems could hurt more than its own reputation. It may have damaged the valuable image of quality and dependability American buyers attribute to most Japanese car brands. -
America's hidden debt bombs
Posted: March 1st, 2010, 1:54am MST
America's total debt load is on pace to top $13 trillion this year, and $22 trillion by 2020 -- and that's just the debt we're counting. -
AIG said to be near $35 billion Asia deal
Posted: February 28th, 2010, 5:16pm MST
Britain's Prudential PLC confirmed Monday that it is in advanced talks to buy the Asian life insurance business of bailed-out insurer American International Group Inc. -
Chile quake damage could reach $30 billion
Posted: February 28th, 2010, 4:30pm MST
The massive earthquake that struck Chile this weekend did between $15 billion and $30 billion in damage to the South American nation's economy, according to a risk management assessment firm. -
All eyes on the job market
Posted: February 28th, 2010, 6:17am MST
A wave of disappointing economic reports has revived fears that the recovery is unsustainable, upping the ante for this week's batch of economic news, including the big February jobs report Friday. -
CNN.com: Chile rattled by aftershocks
Posted: February 28th, 2010, 6:13am MST
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Buffett's winners and losers
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 3:41pm MST
A rousing stock rally has repaired much, but not all, of the damage the 2008 market meltdown inflicted on Berkshire Hathaway's stock portfolio. -
Al Gore gets more Apple options
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 11:43am MST
Al Gore took his lumps at Apple's shareholders meeting Thursday. -
CNN: Michael Jordan to buy NBA's Bobcats
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 11:03am MST
Retired basketball icon Michael Jordan bought a majority share of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, officials said Saturday. -
Berkshire bounces back
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 10:45am MST
Berkshire Hathaway reported today that its book value rose in 2009 by $21.8 billion, a record for the company. The previous record was $16.9 billion, set in 2006. -
CNN: Tsunami warning in Pacific after Chile quake
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 7:21am MST
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How U.S. Olympians pay the rent
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 7:18am MST
Even Olympians have to pay the rent. -
NetJets: Ready for takeoff?
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 6:37am MST
If it's possible, Berkshire Hathaway's NetJets unit seems to have troubles rivaling those of longtime pitchman Tiger Woods. But Berkshire chief Warren Buffett says the company's rehabilitation is well under way. -
Buffett vents on financial fat cats
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 6:15am MST
Warren Buffett has an elegant solution for the thorny problem of too-big-to-fail banks: Put the bankers' bank accounts on the line. -
Buffett's $50 million credit card blunder
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 6:09am MST
Peddling credit cards isn't so easy that a caveman can do it. -
CNN: Tsunami warning in Pacific after Chile quake
Posted: February 27th, 2010, 5:45am MST
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Fannie to U.S.: We need another $15.3 billion
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 4:36pm MST
Battered by the housing crisis, mortgage finance company Fannie Mae said Friday that it needs another $15.3 billion in bailout money from the federal government. -
Gatorade drops sponsorship of Tiger Woods
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 4:08pm MST
PepsiCo's Gatorade said Friday that it has ended its business relationship with Tiger Woods. -
Key lawmaker says Toyota withheld documents
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 3:15pm MST
New accusations alleging the automaker hid evidence regarding vehicle rollover cases were leveled Friday against Toyota Motor Co. by the House Oversight Committee Chairman, Edolphus "Ed" Towns (D-NY). -
Greeks cut their $15 a day coffee habit
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 2:46pm MST
Elly Koufakis, the co-owner of a busy beauty salon in the posh Athens suburb of Psyhiko, isn't used to sitting around. The shop's staff rarely has a minute to breathe between haircuts and manicures. But since the debt crisis in Greece exploded in January, they now spend half their workday sitting idle. "We've seen a 50% drop in our appointments," Koufakis says. "Everyone seems to be reining in their spending." -
Meet iTunes' $10,000 winner
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 1:23pm MST
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Airlines ripe for another merger?
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 12:47pm MST
Now that the merger between Delta and Northwest is complete, other airlines are under the spotlight for potential consolidation. -
POW! Batman beats Superman!
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 12:28pm MST
The Dark Knight may be Superman's next greatest nemesis, after Lex Luthor. -
More Money: Best tax software
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 12:02pm MST
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Deadline nears: Unemployment checks could stop
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 11:14am MST
Depending on extended unemployment benefits to see you through the Great Recession? -
Joe Biden's middle-class relief plan
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 10:12am MST
In its first annual report released Friday, the Obama administration's middle-class task force introduced plans to address the "middle-class squeeze" in the U.S. economy. -
Toyota-bashing: Bad for U.S. debt? - The Buzz
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 10:09am MST
China is one of the largest holders of U.S. Treasurys. So some worry that our massive budget deficit, which China has vocally complained about, is the equivalent of biting the hand that feeds us. -
Surprise drop for existing home sales
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 9:24am MST
Sales of existing homes unexpectedly fell in January, according to an industry report published Friday. -
The secret lives of America's debtors
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 9:19am MST
Americans are loaded up with credit card debt. What's worse is that some husbands, wives and even children hide those money woes from their families. The results are often devastating. -
Don't pay for IRS protection
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 8:58am MST
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Apple: $435 a share?
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 8:30am MST
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It's OK to like Microsoft now...really
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 8:14am MST
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Stocks struggle in early trading
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 7:56am MST
Stocks ended little changed Friday as investors showed caution after a surprise drop in existing home sales, a surprise rise in GDP growth and AIG's worse-than-expected quarterly decline. -
Economy grew 5.9% in fourth quarter
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 7:13am MST
The U.S. economy grew at a slightly faster pace than originally thought during the last three months of 2009, according to a government report Friday. -
AIG posts $9 billion loss
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 6:23am MST
AIG reported a substantial fourth-quarter loss Friday, largely due to costs associated with selling off large stakes in its insurance businesses to reduce the debt it owes to taxpayers. -
Android vs. Apple: The flyover states
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 4:53am MST
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Stocks set to rise
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 3:22am MST
U.S. stocks were headed for a lower open Friday after a dismal report from AIG dashed hopes for an opening advance. A stronger than originally reported GDP report failed to boost sentiment. -
3 ways to find bargain stocks now
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 2:56am MST
A year ago, when all sorts of investments -- stocks, bonds, commodities -- were being tossed on the scrap heap, dyed-in-the-wool bargain hunters who had the courage to sift through the market's ruins were richly rewarded. -
Employees of the world, unite!
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 2:50am MST
There's a revolution going on, one that should give heart to everyone who actually works for a living. The vanguard marches toward us, arm in arm, united in the struggle for their share of the American dream. Here they come in gray twill and wingtips! They carry not guns but spreadsheets and notebook computers running Excel. They are warriors in the fields of Finance, and they labor not on farms or in factories but in the banks that hold our money and our loans. Godspeed to them! For they fight the good fight now for wage slaves everywhere! -
Hired! $170 ad campaign got him a job
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 2:40am MST
Standing out in a sea of job seekers can seem nearly impossible in this economy -- unless you craft a unique approach that potential employers can't help but notice. That's the strategy that worked for Doug Winfield. When the Boston-native moved to Seattle for a job at a public relations firm, he never anticipated it would be so short lived. But after less than two years with the company, drastic cutbacks left Winfield, 47, out in the cold last year. -
Auto sales: Weakness beyond Toyota
Posted: February 26th, 2010, 1:53am MST
Toyota's troubles are likely to get the most attention when automakers report February sales Tuesday. But the Japanese automaker's pain isn't likely to translate into big gains for its rivals. -
Cashing in on the condo bust
Posted: February 25th, 2010, 3:30pm MST
Great bargains abound, but you have to shop carefully. -
Madoff hunter: He's lowest 'scum'
Posted: February 25th, 2010, 2:42pm MST
Harry Markopolos spent nine years fruitlessly trying to convince the Securities & Exchange Commission that Bernard Madoff's investment operation was a scam. -
Inside Apple's shareholder meeting
Posted: February 25th, 2010, 12:52pm MST
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The small business lending death spiral
Posted: February 25th, 2010, 12:13pm MST
It's a chicken-and-egg problem that's plagued the credit markets for a year: Small businesses become riskier lending bets in a downturn, prompting banks to slash their lending. But tight credit cuts off the financing companies need to hire and grow, which in turn drags on the economy and causes more businesses to fail.