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Stocks mixed; Dow erases last week's huge lossThe Dow rose 37 points to close at 12959 Monday, erasing a nerve-wracking 204-point loss it suffered a week ago.
Gas prices: Up 12 cents in two weeksGas prices are highest in Los Angeles at $4.35 a gallon and lowest in Denver at $3.36. Survey finds that average premium gas prices are at $4.07.
Stock market points to lower openStock market futures in US follow Europe, Asia lower. Stock market focus is on Greek debt deal and slowing growth in China.
Dividend-paying stocks: more gains aheadDividend-paying stocks have room to grow, says BlackRock's CIO. One reason: Investors dissatisfied with low returns on their savings will be lured by the higher payouts of dividend-paying stocks.
Pink slime? Nothing wrong with it in school meals, USDA says.Pink slime, a controversial ammonium-treated beef, got dumped by McDonald's. But USDA defends purchases of pink slime for use in national school lunch program.
Oil prices buoyed by US jobs, Greek debt dealOil prices on NYMEX rose above $107 per barrel on optimism about the world economy. Oil prices in London gained 54 cents to close at nearly $126.
Tax deductions: Here are five for homeownersTax deductions for homeowners go way beyond interest on a mortgage. There are tax deductions for mortgage insurance and even energy-efficient improvements.
Starbucks to take on Green Mountain's Keurig with single serving coffee makerThe Seattle-based coffee chain says the Verismo will go on sale online, at high-end specialty stores and at some Starbucks cafes this fall. It's keeping the price of the machine a mystery for now.
February marks third straight month of strong jobs growthPayrolls have grown by more than 200,000 jobs for three months in a row, the US Labor Department reported Friday. Unemployment held steady at 8.3 percent. December and January hiring numbers were revised upward.
Lottery winner. Food stamps. In Michigan. Again.Lottery winner: Food stamps not cut off, so she continues using them. With second case of a lottery winner on food stamps, Michigan moves to tighten welfare rules.
Wells Fargo fees pop up in six more statesWells Fargo fees of $7 per month already being applied to checking accounts in 23 states. To avoid Wells Fargo fees, customers must have minimum balance or direct deposit of their paychecks.
Toyota recall: Tacomas, Venzas, Camrys on the listToyota recall involves nearly 700,000 cars from model years 2005 to 2011. The Toyota recall this time involves flaws in the air-bag system and a lamp switch.
Stocks rise as Greece nears debt swap dealThe Dow gained 70 points to close at 12907 Thursday as Greece closed in on a deal to restructure its debt and avoid a default.
Mortgage rates dip again. 15-year loan hits new low.Mortgage rates for 30-year fixed loan falls to 3.88 percent; 15-year fixed mortgage rates now average 3.13 percent.
Retirement cuts? American backs off threat.Retirement pay for workers will be frozen, as bankrupt American Airlines backs off threat to terminate pension plans. The freezing of retirement plans will affect flight attendants and ground workers, not pilots.
Eric Holder: Corporate fraud criminal cases coming soonEric Holder, the US attorney general, says his federal department continues to pursue individuals involved in corporate fraud. Eric Holder told states attorneys general fines alone aren't working.
Greece's debt: What happens if deal fails?Greece debt default looms if 75 percent of debt-holders don't go along with the negotiated restructuring plan. Even so, market reaction to a disorderly default on Greece's debt could be minimal.
Stock market takes a dive, ending 2012 rallyStock market suffered its biggest losses of the year Tuesday amid worries about the global economy and Greece. The Dow fell 203 points to close at at 12759 in its biggest drop since November.
Mortgage refinance package to lower fees for 3 million homesObama's mortgage refinance package could save certain homeowners $1,000 a year. This mortgage refinance package, announced Tuesday, targets up to 3 million Americans.
Stanford found guilty in $7 billion Ponzi schemeThe Texas financier was convicted Tuesday on 13 counts of fraud and other charges.
