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Oil spike, then slump, rattles Middle East
As oil rollercoastered from record highs near $150 per barrel a year ago down to $35, many pointed fingers OPEC. Full story
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Neediest areas often not first for stimulus
Under the economic stimulus plan, needy communities were supposed to be first in line for money to jump-start the economy. It hasn't worked out that way. Full story
23 cities where recession is slowing
Only Bismarck, N.D., has avoided the recession. Full story
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Stocks cap strong week with mixed close
It was tough going, but most major stocks indexes managed to squeeze higher for a fifth straight session Friday.
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Stimulus spending faces red tape bottlenecks
The $787 billion stimulus package was supposed to help revive the economy and create new jobs. But, so far, it doesn't seem to be working out that way. By John W. Schoen.
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China’s growth raises hopes for global economy
China's economic growth accelerated amid a stimulus-fueled investment boom, boosting hopes the world's third-largest economy is emerging from the global downturn.
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House poised to defy Obama on car dealers
The House is considering a break with the Obama administration over a key part of auto industry restructuring by pressing GM and Chrysler to restore closed dealerships.
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The evolution of the electric car
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Cars that brought down Detroit
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Proposed law aims to knock out knock-offs
A proposed new law that would extend copyright protection to clothing has designers in an uproar and threatens to widen a rift in the American fashion industry.
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Housing construction hits a 7-month high
Construction of new U.S. homes rose in June to the highest level in seven months as builders rushed to pour foundations for homes that must be completed by the end of November.
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Laid-off cubicle dwellers pursue trucking jobs
Just over a year ago, Patrick Greene was working for one of the nation's oldest investment banks. Now he's driving a truck.
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Deficit can lead to more IRS audits, experts say
With the federal deficit topping a record $1 trillion and rapidly on its way to nearly doubling by this fall, the government desperately needs to squeeze out every tax dollar it can find.
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California will owe ya
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Raiding your kid's college fund
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CIT still fighting to stay out of bankruptcy
CIT Group Inc. is continuing talks with potential lenders to secure billions in much-needed financing and stay out of bankruptcy court after the government declined emergency aid.
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Some laid-off workers turn to franchising
More and more laid off workers are considering franchising as an alternative to working for someone else. But becoming a franchisee takes a lot of hard work and money.
