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Tech stocks in 2014: Apple, $1 trillion; Microsoft, (toward) zero?Tech stocks analyst sees Apple selling at $1,000 a share in two years and battling Samsung, which other tech stocks like Nokia, and Microsoft will fall to 'virtually nothing over time.'
Mega Millions mess unfurls as Maryland 'winner' draws suspicionMega Millions mess revolves around a Maryland woman who claims she won the lottery.
Stocks fall on gloomy Fed forecastFederal Reserve policymakers said they were worried about a slowdown in hiring, pushing down stocks and Treasury prices. The Dow fell 64 points to close at 13199.
Terrafugia flying cars cost $279,000 each, already have 100 pre-ordersTerrafugia flyng cars: The company said Monday that its flying car has completed its first test flight. The Terrafugia flying cars will be unveiled at the New York Auto show this week.
Credit card hacked? Four steps to take.Credit card hackers can send sophisticated looking e-mails and make small purchases on credit cards to test if you're watching closely.
Good news on manufacturing buoys stocksThe Dow rose 52 points to close at 13264 as a positive report on U.S. manufacturing lifted stocks to multi-year highs Monday. The Dow close was its highest since 2007.
Gas prices a top issue for US-Canada-Mexico summitGas prices, Mexican oil exports, and Keystone pipeline should figure prominently in Obama's summit with Canada's Harper and Mexico's Calderon. High gas prices threaten fragile US recovery and Obama's reelection.
Stock market rise fades on Europe's slumpStock market bullishness in Asia dissipates in European trading, as euro-area unemployment reaches record high. Stock market in US poised to open flat.
Secret Service probes major credit card breachCredit card breach at an Atlanta card-processor affects Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. The number of accounts affected by the security breach is not yet known.
Wall Street closes out best first quarter in 14 yearsWall Street sees dramatic gains for indexes in first quarter of 2012: Dow climbs 8 percent; S&P rises 12 percent; Nasdaq is up 19 percent.
Best Buy closings: steep cuts. More to come?Best Buy closings involve 50 big-box stores, 400 jobs at headquarters, and probably thousands more retail layoffs. Best Buy closings are the steepest yet for troubled retailer.
Stocks mixed; Dow rallies lateAfter dropping as much as 94 points earlier Thursday, the Dow rallied late in the day to close up 19 points, at 13145.
JetBlue pilot: Are some jobs too stressful?JetBlue pilot behavior refocuses attention on workplace stress. JetBlue pilot had given no previous indication of trouble, but aviation has seen bizarre outbursts lately.
Falling commodity prices lower stocksFalling commodity prices pushed stocks lower Wednesday. The Dow fell 71 points to close at 13126, and all three major indexes lost at least a half percent.
Durable goods rise less than expectedDurable goods were expected to rise sharply after January's big decline. But February's 2.2 percent rise in durable goods disappoints.
Sagging consumer confidence lowers stocksThe Dow fell 43 points to close at 13197 Tuesday as weak readings on consumer confidence gave investors little reason to extend the recent rally.
Bernanke signals low interest rates, stocks take offStocks chalk up one of the biggest gains of the year after Fed chairman says economy still needs help. Dow jumps more than 100 points
Gas prices rise to $3.93 a gallonGas prices nationally are up 11 cents over past few weeks. Lowest gas prices of cities surveyed? Tulsa, Okla., with $3.58 a gallon.
Oil prices edge down toward $106 a barrelOil prices slip as investors eye slowing economic growth and risk of supply disruptions because of Iran impasse. An Australian bank forecasts oil prices will stay above $100 a barrel through 2012.
US stocks, job growth rise. Strong recovery ahead?US stocks are up while volatility is down. Employment is growing. This time, a strong recovery is a real possibility, says former Obama aide Summers.
