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- Obama's economy boost – just don't call it stimulus
President Obama is pledging to propose a new package of job-boosting ideas next week — just don't call it stimulus. - Dollar slips on return to risk
As better-than-expected economic data boosted investor morale this week, the greenback lost some of its luster, falling against a basket of currencies. - Where the jobs are now, and where they'll be next
U.S. companies modestly added jobs in August, easing concerns that the nation might slip back into a recession. The latest jobs report released by the Labor Department today is better than expected. E … - What went wrong at Burger King
It's not yet clear what Burger King's new owner, the Brazilian-backed private equity firm 3G Capital, has in mind for the troubled No. 2 fast-food chain. But a total strategic revamp is in o … - Dow back in the black for 2010
Stocks closed near session highs Friday, with the Dow erasing its losses for the year, as investors welcomed a better-than-expected report on the U.S. job market. - Strongest jobs recovery in decades. Seriously
A jobless recovery? Hardly. - August jobs report: Signs of life for employment
Business hiring is picking up, but not enough to make up for the massive losses of temporary government jobs. - Kia recalling fire-prone cars
Hyundai-Kia Motors is recalling more than 35,000 cars with fire-prone electrical wiring systems, said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. - Stock futures pop after jobs report
Stocks futures jumped Friday after the August employment report showed that employers cut fewer jobs than economists were expecting and added more private-sector jobs than forecast. - Should US government debt be rated junk?
A few weeks ago, Hedgeye, the investment research firm where I'm a managing director, hosted a conference call for our subscribers that posed the question, "Should U.S. Government Debt Be Ra … - I have $10,000 and four months. Where do I invest?
Question: I have a budget of $10,000 for a stock simulation I'm doing for a business and personal-finance class. What stocks should I invest in to make the most money in four months? — Matt - From Detroit, a fix for smog-belching motorcycles
When Americans debate the impact of fuel emissions on the environment, they usually talk about cars and trucks. But what about smaller vehicles like motorcycles, scooters, lawnmowers and ATVs? - 5 things you must know about homeowners insurance
1. Loyalty is overrated - The fading iPod Classic
The iPod helped Apple rise from the dead in the last decade. But the iPod Classic, the device that jump-started that resurrection, didn't get so much as a mention from Steve Jobs at Apple's … - Oil roars into September 'like a lion'
After ending August in a slump, oil prices surged into September, rallying nearly 3% Wednesday, and continuing to move higher Thursday following news of an oil platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico …