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Budget squeeze sours jobs picture

Another big employer is hanging out the "Not Hiring" sign.

Cash for Clunkers: Better than we thought

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...

Some execs get 'pity' bonus

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.

Fears of a Greek bank run

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...

Cult soda maker Jones agrees to sharply discounted takeover

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...

House eyes last-minute tax break for Chile donations

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.

Oil falls as the dollar firms

Oil prices fell Tuesday as a stronger dollar overshadowed a modest advance on Wall Street.

The Dow's best performer is ...

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...

Cisco unveils ultra-fast Internet technology

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

America's millionaires are on the rise again, according to a report issued Tuesday, after their ranks thinned out during the 2008 market meltdown.

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Chevron Slashes Jobs

Merck & Co., Sanofi-Aventis announce merger of animal health businesses.

Obama's Greek Get Together

The President meets with Greece's Prime Minister amid call for a clampdown on speculators.

China Will Lead The Way

The future of Asia's capital markets.

H&R Block Struggles

After hours: Casey's General, H&R Block, and TiVo shares fall; Cisco gets a lift.

AIG Sells Alico

Yahoo! upgraded; Royal Dutch Shell makes a bid for Arrow Energy.

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Stocks struggle on anniversary day

Stocks churned Tuesday as investors were cautious following several weeks of gains and ahead of some key economic reports due out later in the week.

Dollar mixed in quiet trading

The dollar recovered losses versus the euro and rose against the pound, but fell versus the yen in quiet trading Tuesday and as equities declined.

No 'Lost Decade' for these techs

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...

Nasdaq at 18-month highs

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...

Treasurys retreat in wake of supply wave

Treasurys continued in a downward trend Monday as investors anticipate a major boost in supply this week. The government will launch multibillion-dollar auctions of Treasurys starting Tuesday.

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No 'Lost Decade' for these techs

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...

Economic snow job

The only professionals with a worse reputation than meteorologists for predicting the future are economists.

Fear: 1 year later. Greed: 10 years gone.

There are two big investing anniversaries coming up, and they represent the best of those two opposing market forces: Fear and greed.

Bulls are back. Send in the bears?

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.

Foreign companies buy American

The British are coming! So are the Germans. And the Japanese. And the Canadians. And the French.

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A Better Crack At Bonuses

Policies to limit payouts to bankers won't work. Here's one that will.

Fastest-Shrinking Restaurant Chains

Slumping casual dining companies have largely abstained from mass closures, but they may not be able to avoid it much longer.

Barclays In The Money

The British bank hauls up its capital reserves, easing worries about new regulations from Basel and Obama.

Are Banks Really Refusing to Lend?

Those wicked bankers--refusing to lend to small businesses! So say the pols. The reality is something else.

REIT Report Card

We grade the biggest REITs on both value and performance.

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