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Too many houses. Nobody home.

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:50:43 EST

The lights are on in the housing market. But at more and more places, nobody's home.

Stocks lose steam

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:25:23 EST

Stocks ended mixed Tuesday, giving up some gains, as the market faltered after a triple-digit rally in the previous session.

Former Bear Stearns execs not guilty

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:04:10 EST

Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers were found not guilty on all charges on Tuesday in the first major criminal trial stemming from the housing and financial meltdown.

JPMorgan Chase to hire 1,200

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:22:06 EST

JPMorgan & Chase announced plans Tuesday to hire 1,200 mortgage loan officers as the bank moves to expand its home loan business.

Inside Donald Trump's private jet

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:05:31 EST

Legal fight: Porsche vs. Crocs - huh?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:04:43 EST

Can you tell the difference between a plastic shoe and a luxury sports car?

Madoff's boogie boards totally for sale dude

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:37:08 EST

Store theft cost to your family: $435

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:19:53 EST

U.S. merchants suffered one of the biggest jumps in shoplifting and other retail crimes over the past year, a trend that cost the average American family about $435, according to a new report Tuesday.

Great gadgets for less than $299

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:05:56 EST

Consumers looking to buy electronics for holiday gifts won't have to break the bank this season.

The dollar is weak because ...

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:14:20 EST

Here's the latest twist on the timeless chicken versus the egg debate. Which came first: the stock and commodities rally or the weaker dollar?

Steve Jobs: Hero, creep, or creepy genius?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:56:56 EST

Most books on Apple's CEO come in one of three genres that follow his career: Hero, Creep or Creepy Genius.

3 ways to stretch your retirement dollar

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:34 EST

Question: I worked for the same company for more than 27 years and then was laid off eight months ago. Although at age 57 I have lots of experience, my employment prospects look bleak. My 401(k) has gone down the drain the past two years and is currently worth about $320,000. As I approach retirement, I wonder: Will this be enough to live on? --David, Los Angeles, Calif.

Meet Detroit's new employers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:05:58 EST

The Motor City needs new industries. These 7 entrepreneurs are bringing tech, medical research and design jobs to the Detroit metro area.

Obama home rescue: 650,000 get help

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:58:07 EST

Some 650,000 troubled borrowers have been put into trial loan modifications under the president's foreclosure rescue plan, the Treasury Department said Tuesday.

Free WiFi in 47 airports! Thanks, Google

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:55:43 EST

Google is planning to foot the bill for WiFi at 47 of the nation's airports for the rest of the year, beginning Tuesday.

8 stars on Steve Jobs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:07:52 EST

From Andy Grove to Bob Iger, eight people who rarely speak publicly about Jobs explain what makes him one of the best business minds of our time.

Twitter and LinkedIn hook up

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:26:19 EST

"Guinness with Tim, Jon and Richard at LIC Bar. Great Monday night in NYC. See ya tomorrow."

Apple bans Pelosi bobble head

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:01:17 EST

Google to buy AdMob

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:19:44 EST

Google said Monday that it plans to pay $750 million in stock for AdMob, a company that provides display advertising technology for mobile Internet sites.

Turning PCs into objects of lust

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:47:35 EST

Steve Jobs created an Apple ecosystem, for everything from the brightly colored iMac to the ultra-sleek MacBook Pro.