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Sep 03, 2010 05:45PM
Sep 03, 2010 04:46PM
Latin American Markets: Petrobras climbs as share offering launches
Shares of Petroleo Brasileiro SA are among the top advancers in the Brazilian equity market Friday after the oil giant launches what's poised to be the largest offering of stock on record.
Sep 03, 2010 04:00PM
Top Ten: MarketWatch's Top 10 stories: Aug. 30-Sept. 3
As the week winds down, with stocks having lodged their best pre-Labor Day week in decades, the Dow industrials are back in the black for 2010. Take a look at MarketWatch's top 10 markets, news, feature and personal-finance stories.
Sep 03, 2010 03:17PM
Personal Finance Daily: Good news for Labor Day drivers: Gas prices drop
Driving somewhere this weekend? If so, there?s good news for you at the gas pump.
Sep 03, 2010 03:15PM
Chuck Jaffe: Don't deposit your money into Citigroup shares
Citigroup shares may be expensive at any price, making it the Stupid Investment of the Week.
Sep 03, 2010 02:58PM
Currencies: Dollar pares gains vs yen after ISM services data
The dollar pares gains against the Japanese yen and extends losses against the euro Friday, with the greenback pulling back from stronger levels after a report of slowing in the U.S. services sector last month.
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Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:31:51 GMT
Sep 03, 2010 04:50PM
Review: Updated 2011 Honda Accord is good, but not great
Honda massaged the Accord for the 2011 model year and came up with normal cosmetic tweaks and a notable boost in fuel economy.
Sep 03, 2010 04:40PM
Summer jobs hit all-time low for youths
The worst summer on record for young people who wanted a job is staggering to an end this Labor Day weekend.
Sep 03, 2010 04:17PM
Stocks extend September rally; Dow positive for year
Stocks extended their rally Friday after a relatively encouraging report on the jobs market lifted hopes about the pace of economic growth.
Sep 03, 2010 02:34PM
Corn prices surge to record high amid concerns about yield
Corn prices surged to a record high for the year Friday as traders questioned whether crop yields will fall short of expectations.
Sep 03, 2010 02:28PM
Harley-Davidson, union reach proposed labor agreement
Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and its union leaders have reached a proposed labor agreement that would keep manufacturing operations in Wisconsin ...
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Sep 03, 2010 05:07PM
Stocks rally as jobs data spurs optimism
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street closed a stellar week on Friday after recent economic data, including a stronger-than-expected labor market report, bolstered optimism that the economy would not fall back into recession.
Sep 03, 2010 04:33PM
Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO: sources
NEW YORK/DETROIT (Reuters) - The U.S. government is likely to take a loss on General Motors Co in the first offering of the automaker's stock, six people familiar with preparations for the landmark IPO said.
Sep 03, 2010 04:24PM
Payrolls data offer ray of hope for recovery
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment fell for a third straight month in August, but the drop was far less than expected and private hiring was a positive surprise, relieving concerns about a stalling economic recovery.
Sep 03, 2010 08:09PM
China tells state companies to explore Potash bid
TORONTO/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese officials have ordered state companies to meet investment bankers to explore ways to block BHP Billiton's $39 billion bid for Potash Corp, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Sep 03, 2010 06:38PM
Exclusive: American Apparel in talks with restructuring firm
WILMINGTON, Del./SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Hipster brand American Apparel Inc is in talks to bring in an outside restructuring firm as the manufacturer and retailer struggles to fix its flagging operations, sources told Reuters on Friday.
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Sep 03, 2010 07:57PM
Sep 03, 2010 07:35PM
Earl downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm
Earl downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm
Sep 03, 2010 07:02PM
U.S. Govt says no leaking oil at Mariner platform
U.S. Govt says no leaking oil at Mariner platform
Sep 03, 2010 05:25PM
Struggle Intensifies Over California Climate-Law Referendum
Struggle Intensifies Over California Climate-Law Referendum
Sep 03, 2010 04:28PM
Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO-sources
Taxpayers likely to face initial loss on GM IPO-sources
Sep 03, 2010 03:29PM
Foreign-Exchange Firm FXCM Files For IPO Of Up To $200 Million
Foreign-Exchange Firm FXCM Files For IPO Of Up To $200 Million
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Yahoo - Sports
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:19:39 GMT
Sep 03, 2010 12:00PM
Roethlisberger suspension reduced to 4 games (AP)
AP - Ben Roethlisberger is getting time off for good behavior.
Sep 03, 2010 07:41PM
Isner, Querrey reach 3rd round, Harrison doesn't (AP)
AP - On his way to victory at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Friday, the highest-seeded American man left in the U.S. Open, No. 18 John Isner, could hear the wild cheering and chanting going on at the adjacent Grandstand in support of another American man, Ryan Harrison, a qualifier who was the lowest-ranked (220) and youngest (18) player still in the tournament.
Sep 03, 2010 04:41PM
Kovalchuk's new $100M Devils deal approved by NHL (AP)
AP - The NHL has signed off on Ilya Kovalchuk's latest contract with the New Jersey Devils.
Sep 03, 2010 07:39PM
Germany's Loew eager for more points in Euro football (AFP)
AFP - Germany coach Joachim Loew said he is looking forward to taking on Azerbaijan at home on Tuesday after his side opened their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Belgium.
Sep 03, 2010 05:04PM
Morgan gets 8 games for Nats-Marlins brawl (AP)
AP - Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins.
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Sep 03, 2010 08:29PM
Sep 03, 2010 12:02PM
Roethlisberger Suspension Reduced to 4 Games
Steelers QB Roethlisberger has suspension cut from 6 games to 4 by NFL Commissioner Goodell
Ben Roethlisberger - National Football League - Pittsburgh Steelers - sport - NFL
Sep 03, 2010 07:42PM
Isner, Querrey Reach 3rd Round, Harrison Doesn't
Isner, Querrey move into US Open's 3rd round; Harrison comes close as can be but doesn't
Andy Murray - Hurricane Earl - Meteorology - Weather Phenomena - Earth Sciences
Sep 03, 2010 04:42PM
Kovalchuk's New $100M Devils Deal Approved by NHL
Ilya Kovalchuk is officially a Devil again after NHL approves revised $100M, 15-year deal
Ilya Kovalchuk - New Jersey Devil - New Jersey - National Hockey League - Sports
Sep 03, 2010 05:04PM
Morgan Gets 8 Games for Nats-Marlins Brawl
Morgan gets 8-game suspension stemming from Nationals-Marlins brawl; 8 others punished
Florida Marlins - Washington Nationals - Baseball - Sport - Nyjer Morgan
Golf
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:05:05 EST
Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM
Johnson, Day atop leaderboard in Boston
Zach Johnson and Jason Day beat up on the TPC Boston and beat the rain at the Deutsche Bank Championship.
Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM
Calcavecchia surges into lead with 64
Mark Calcavecchia has used eight birdies for an 8-under-par 64 at Del Monte Golf Course for an early three-stroke lead Friday in the opening round of the First Tee Open.
Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM
Jimenez shoots 61 for lead at European Masters
Miguel Angel Jimenez has shot a 10-under 61 to take a three-stroke lead after the second round of the European Masters.
Sep 03, 2010 12:00AM
Woods takes out $54M mortgage on Fla. estate
Tiger Woods takes out $54 million mortgage on his Florida estate.
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Headlines
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:29:47 GMT
Sep 03, 2010 05:27PM
Opening weekend packs plenty of punch on the gridiron
Each Friday during the season, USA TODAY will preview the biggest matchups of the weekend. Opening weekend has five matchups to keep an eye ...
Sep 03, 2010 05:09PM
Steelers have big QB questions in Ben Roethlisberger's 4-game ban
The Pittsburgh Steelers got one clarification Friday when quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's suspension was reduced from six games to four. Their ...
Sep 03, 2010 08:11PM
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has Tommy John surgery
Nationals rookie phenom Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery Friday that could keep him out of the starting rotation until the ...
Sep 03, 2010 10:34AM
Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan receives eight-game suspension from MLB
UPDATE (1:51 p.m ET) : Njyer Morgan has appealed the suspension.
Sep 03, 2010 06:21PM
Clijsters, Isner and Venus Williams advance at U.S. Open
Samantha Stosur defeated Sara Errani, Elena Dementieva eliminated Daniela Hantuchova, Kim Clijsters rolled over Petra Kvitova and all of them ...
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Baseball
Sep 03, 2010 07:57PM
Sep 03, 2010 07:14PM
Pirates pile up runs before holding off Nats
Pirates pile up runs before holding off Nats
Sep 03, 2010 07:10PM
Garza tops O's to kick off Rays' road trip
Garza tops O's to kick off Rays' road trip
Sep 03, 2010 07:00PM
Miller works out of jams, helps sink Braves
Miller works out of jams, helps sink Braves
Kiplinger
Sep 02, 2010 08:52AM
Strategies to Reduce Taxes on Social Security
Tax planning may ease the tax bite on your benefits.
Your money is no good here. These 33 quality goods and services won't cost you a thing.
Despite a few scare stories, municipal bonds remain among the safest investments.
This Kiplinger 25 Fund Manager Navigates New Turf for Tax-Free Bonds
Municipal-bond issuers face lower ratings and greater risk of default, but investors can still find good values and tax advantages.
6 Steps to Protect Your Home from Hurricanes
You don't have to just sit there worrying about the weather.
Business Know How
Aug 25, 2010 01:00AM
Aug 25, 2010 10:00AM
Sky high interest rates? Here's one solution.
You just got a notice from your credit card company saying your interest rate has been doubled or worse. If you owe a large balance on that card, it's going to make your payment go up significantly. How are you going to handle the financial crisis that's going to cause?
Aug 25, 2010 10:00AM
Remember the CAN-SPAM Act, enacted in 2003? Neither do many email marketers, if the amount of spam clogging email boxes each day is any indication. Here's a quick review of the CAN-SPAM rules.
Aug 24, 2010 10:00AM
8 Ways To Cut Mailing and Shipping Costs
Mailing a letter or two isn't going to break your budget, but if you send out hundreds of letters a month or ship products to your customers, your shipping and postage costs can take a chunk out of your bottom line. Here are eight things you can do to reduce your mailing and shipping costs.
Aug 24, 2010 10:00AM
10 Tie-Died and True Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead
Viral marketing and social networking have arrived on the scene after a long, strange trip indeed. The Grateful Dead were much more than a bunch of rock-and-roll geniuses; they were pioneers of the digital age marketing landscape. Get ten of the lessons in this excerpt from Marketing Lessons from the Grateful Dead.
Aug 17, 2010 10:00AM
Security Camera Systems Prevent Crime and Save Lives
Security cameras, especially when used in conjunction with an integrated security system, not only help police identify criminals after a crime, they also help deter crimes from taking place to begin with. Read more >>
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Forbes: Business
Sep 03, 2010 08:36PM
Sep 03, 2010 03:00PM
Ever thought of the fact that that Rs. 2 coin that you hand over with such nonchalance may have a story to tell? The RBI Monetary Museum at Fort Mumbai is a place where many such tales may be found.
Sep 03, 2010 03:00AM
What Fiat's Move Means For Warsaw
The Polish government must redouble its efforts to attract foreign investors or select investors more carefully.
Sep 02, 2010 06:19PM
After hours: Ulta Salon and Cooper Companies top estimates; H&R Block narrows loss.
Sep 02, 2010 03:00PM
What's a Hacker's Biggest Fear?
Hackers. Faceless people who deface government Web sites, who can peek into your computer without you knowing. What are they like? We asked Akash Mahajan, a Certified Ethical Hacker, for a few insights into the shadowy world.
Sep 02, 2010 03:00AM
The Saudi arms request will likely lock Riyadh and Washington into a close military relationship for 20 more years.
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NPR
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:04:00 -0400
Sep 03, 2010 08:04PM
Report: Blackwater Created Shell Companies
The report Friday night on the newspaper's website says Sen. Carl Levin, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has asked the Justice Department to see whether Blackwater misled the government when using the subsidiaries to gain government contracts.
Sep 03, 2010 07:50PM
Texas Opens Inquiry Into Google Search Rankings
The antitrust inquiry disclosed by Google late Friday is just the latest sign of the intensifying scrutiny facing the company as it enters its adolescence. The review appears to be focused on whether Google is manipulating its search results to stifle competition.
Sep 03, 2010 12:00PM
Obama To Offer Plan To Spur Job Growth
As summer comes to an end this weekend, "Recovery Summer" too sputters to an end. The Obama administration's hopes that the spring's jobs growth would continue were not realized. On Friday, the president said he'd be proposing new plans to give the economy a bit more juice.
Sep 03, 2010 12:00PM
Economic Recovery Still A Long Way Off
The unemployment rate grew in August from 9.5 percent to 9.6 percent. But that's mostly because 114,000 temporary Census jobs ended. The job decline is less than most economists expected as the private sector added 67,000 new jobs last month.
Sep 03, 2010 11:45AM
Allowance Economics: Candy, Taxes And Potty Training
It's hard to get incentives right -- even if you're a professional economist, and you just want to give your kid an allowance.
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Fox
Sep 03, 2010 08:13PM
Sep 03, 2010 07:35PM
Earl downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm
Earl downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm
Sep 03, 2010 07:08PM
KT Corp: To Start Offering IPhone 4 In S Korea On Sept 10
KT Corp: To Start Offering IPhone 4 In S Korea On Sept 10
Sep 03, 2010 07:02PM
U.S. Govt says no leaking oil at Mariner platform
U.S. Govt says no leaking oil at Mariner platform
Sep 03, 2010 06:07PM
Judge denies bail for former Enron CEO Skilling-court document
Judge denies bail for former Enron CEO Skilling-court document
Sep 03, 2010 06:00PM
U.S. inspectors don't find oil leaking at platform
U.S. inspectors don't find oil leaking at platform
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