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Social Security: more paper statements aheadSocial Security Administration had stopped paper statements to cut costs. Now, it plans to resume Social Security statements for those 60 and over.
Stocks close mixed following Greek debt talksThe S&P 500 index eked out a tiny gain Monday while traders kept an eye on talks in Europe to cut Greece's crushing debt load, but other indexes ended slightly lower. The Dow fell 11 points to close at 12708.
Bankruptcy protection: Kodak gets a year to reorganizeBankruptcy protection, sought by Kodak Thursday, gives company until Feb. 15, 2013, to offer reorganization plan. Kodak expects to continue normal operations during bankruptcy protection.
Tech stocks boost the marketStrong earnings reports from IBM and Microsoft drove the Dow Jones industrial average higher Friday. The Dow rose 96 points to close at 12720.
Stocks continue their steady climbThe Dow rose 45 points to close at 12623 Thursday as strong corporate earnings reports and the lowest unemployment claims in almost four years gave investors more reasons to take risks on stocks
GM reclaims title as world's No. 1 automakerGM is once again the top-selling automaker in the world. The company's sales jumped 7.6 percent over the last year.
William Shatner 'dies' again. Bye-bye Priceline Negotiator.William Shatner ends his 14-year run as Priceline pitch man in new ad, complete with fiery bus crash. The company is dropping William Shatner as it changes strategy.
Medicare fraud: Florida hands down prison sentenceMedicare scheme defrauded program of $200 million through fake entities and money laundering. So far, 10 people have pleaded guilty or been convicted in the Medicare fraud.
Eastman Kodak files for bankruptcyEastman Kodak ruled the photography world for over a century, but on Thursday Eastman Kodak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Strong housing report boosts stocksThe Dow and the S&P 500 had their highset closing numbers since July, propelled by a surprisingly strong report on the housing market and the possibility of more money for the International Monetary Fund. The Dow rose 96 points to close at 12578, and the S&P gained 14 points to end the day at 1308.
Foreclosure hardest on low-income homeownersForeclosure is hardest on low-income and minority homeowners, and the gap in foreclosure rates is just the latest indication of a widening rift between rich and poor.
Good news in Europe, China lifts stocksSlight improvements in Europe's troubled debt markets and China's economy lifted stocks Tuesday. The Dow rose 60 points to close at 12482
Zappos hacked: 24 million accounts at riskZappos says hackers potentially gathered names, e-mail and physical addresses, phone numbers, and last four digits of credit cards. But full credit card numbers not exposed, Zappos says.
Gas prices will drop, Nigerian president saysGas prices in Nigeria will drop to $2.75 per gallon following a nationwide strike over rising gas prices.
Oil prices fall below $99 a barrelOil prices drifted lower Friday on concerns about European credit downgrades. A European recession would slow demand for oil and push oil prices lower.
College savings plans: Is prepaid tuition still a good idea?College savings plans are struggling in many states because of rising tuition costs and declining returns. About half of prepaid college savings plans have stopped accepting new money.
Credit rating slashed, France promises reformsCredit rating downgrades prompts several European nations to lambaste S&P ratings agency. But France, which lost its AAA credit rating, says it will implement cost cuts.
Stocks slip; JPMorgan disappointsThe Dow fell 48 points to close at 12422 Friday after a rare disappointing earnings report from JPMorgan Chase battered bank stocks
Stock prices fall on European credit rumorsStock prices fell in morning trading Friday after a rare earnings miss for JPMorgan Chase reports swirled that European governments may get their ratings cut soon. Stock prices dragged the Dow down 159 points in the first hour of trading.
Stock prices rally late; Dow up 21Stock prices were falling most of the day but rallied late on a drop and oil prices and bond auctions in Europe. Stock prices buoyed the Dow 21 points to end the day at 12471.
