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For the jobless, another bit of frustrating news
More CEOs of large companies see staff cuts in the next six months according to recent survey. Full story
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Consumers managing use of credit better
Consumers are expected to further improve their credit management in 2010, but unemployment will hamper efforts of many to make credit card payments on time. Full story
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TARP break even? Er ... no
Answer Desk: Final accounting still a long way off, but there likley will be money lost. Story
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Stocks close sharply down; dollar strengthens
Investors dumped stocks and sought safe-haven assets like the dollar and Treasurys on signs that the global economy is still struggling.
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Obama outlines bailout for Main Street
President Barack Obama outlined new multibillion-dollar stimulus and jobs proposals, saying the U.S. must continue to "spend our way out of this recession" until more Americans are back at work.
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Chicken of the sea? Tuna farming gets a boost
As the world's love affair with raw fish depletes wild tuna populations, long-running efforts to breed the deep-sea fish from egg to adulthood may finally be bearing fruit.
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Auto industry turns to Europe for direction
The new Ford Fiesta, unveiled at the L.A. auto show, is at the front edge of a wave of European-influenced small cars that are about to become more common in the U.S. market.
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Review: Toyota Venza falls short
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McDonald’s: U.S. same-store sales dip
McDonald's Corp said sales at established U.S. restaurants fell 0.6 percent in November, the latest sign that the fast-food sector that had performed well through most of the recession is weakening.
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SEC: Ex-New Century execs misled investors
Federal regulators on Monday accused three former top executives of collapsed mortgage lender New Century Financial Corp. of fraud, saying they misled investors as the company's subprime loan business was failing in 2006.
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Housing’s long road back
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Think twice before giving the boss a gift
Employees thankful to still have jobs this holiday season may want to show their gratitude by giving a gift to the boss. But adding a manager to your Santa list may not be the best career move.
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The difference a name makes
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Answer Desk: Adding up bank bailout losses
As the Great Bank Bailout of 2008 appears to be winding down, it's looking like taxpayers will get a lot – but certainly not all – of their money back. The Answer Desk.
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Startup Strategies
Dec. 6: With unemployment on the rise, many people are taking a chance and staring their own businesses. Meet one woman whose struggle with weight loss turned into a financial gain after launching her own company.
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Some employers swap parties for charity
Some companies are looking for alternative ways to celebrate the holiday season without spending too much money or appearing ostentatious.
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