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$8,000 homebuyers tax credit extended

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:21:34 EST

President Obama signed an extension and expansion of the first-time homebuyers tax credit on Friday.

Five more banks fail - 120 for the year

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:43:50 EST

Five banks failed late Friday, bringing the 2009 tally to 120.

Health insurance tax = higher wages?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:27:11 EST

When was the last time your employer gave you a raise because the company had a little windfall? Don't feel bad if your memory is drawing blanks.

Consumer credit falls for 8th month

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:56:27 EST

Consumer credit fell in September for the eighth straight month, the longest streak of declines since the Federal Reserve started keeping records in 1943.

Getting by with a skeleton staff

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:41:05 EST

Small business owners are still whittling away at their payroll, but the deluge of pink slips on Main Street is slowing down.

Americans still bagging bargains and bulk buys

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:49:47 EST

Despite much hope that Americans are finally thawing out of their year-long self-imposed shopping freeze, store sales last month were good in pockets -- but not great, as many analysts were hoping.

Businesses get a break in unemployment bill

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:47:41 EST

The unemployment insurance bill that President Obama signed Friday won't just help the jobless and the homebuyer. It also includes a long-awaited break for businesses that will let them quickly turn their recent losses into cold cash.

Obama signs jobless benefit extension

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:13:30 EST

President Obama said he signed into law Friday a bill to provide up to 20 additional weeks of jobless benefits to unemployed Americans and extend the $8,000 tax credit for new homebuyers into the middle of next year.

Unemployment claims slide

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:47:04 EST

The number of Americans filing for initial unemployment insurance fell last week, the government said Thursday, with a total figure that was below analysts' expectations.

Fed moves spark bubble fears

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:01:44 EST

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Senate throws a lifeline to the jobless

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:02:42 EST

After weeks of partisan debate, the Senate voted on Wednesday to lengthen unemployment benefits by up to 20 weeks and to extend the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit.

Holiday retail: Forget rock-bottom markdowns

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:56:07 EST

Recently a friend was shopping for boots at Saks, only to be told the store was out of her size. "You're the sixth person I've had to turn away," the sales clerk said. My friend is not alone. But at a time of slumping sales, shouldn't it be easier to find what you want?

Yankees got their money's worth

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:13:17 EST

The New York Yankees, who became World Series champs for the 27th time Wednesday night, logged the highest payroll in baseball for the 2009 season. This time, they definitely got what they paid for.

Jobs

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:03:23 EST

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Manufacturing (ISM)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:02:00 EST

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Consumer Confidence

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:10:53 EDT

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Inflation (CPI)

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:09:13 EDT

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Industrial Production

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:07:09 EDT

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Retail Sales

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:07:50 EDT

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