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BofA pays off TARP and Citi could be next
Bank said it has repaid the entire $45 billion it owes U.S. taxpayers for the bailout. Citi also said it was talking with regulators to pay back loans. Full story
That European look
Changing their thinking, American automakers are taking design clues from smaller European models. Full story
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Stocks end zigzag day with modest gains
The stock market ended slightly higher Wednesday as gains in shares of materials and technology companies offset concerns about mounting debt levels around the world.
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BofA repays all of government bailout funds
Bank of America said it has repaid the entire $45 billion it owes U.S. taxpayers as part of the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Citi also said it was talking with regulators to pay back loans.
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Iraq opens big slice of oil riches to bidders
A total of 44 companies will make their pitch this week, vying for the 15 fields in Iraq — the largest of the reserves located in Iraq's relatively calm Shiite-dominated south.
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Review: Audi R8, precision meets flair
Unreformed sensualists will appreciate the opportunity to immerse themselves in the Audi R8 and its race-ready direct-injected V-10 engine.
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Review: Toyota Venza falls short
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Credit card debt, terms limit holiday spending
This holiday season, experts say onerous credit card bills and changes in credit card terms could limit consumer spending, potentially adding another headwind for retailers.
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Few helped by Obama’s mortgage relief plan
Only about 10,000 homeowners have received permanent loan modifications under the Obama administration's mortgage relief plan.
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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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Gossip: more and meaner
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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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Credit card debt, terms limit holiday spending
This holiday season, experts say onerous credit card bills and changes in credit card terms could limit consumer spending, potentially adding another headwind for retailers.
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