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Bankruptcy protection: Kodak makes moves to stave it offKodak may file for bankruptcy protection, as analysts wonder if the company will find a buyer for its trove of patents. Bankruptcy protection could hit 'in the coming weeks,' according to one report.
Stocks quiet, but gain for second straight dayThe Dow inched up 21.04 points to close at 12418 on a quiet day for the markets
Gold prices: Traders who missed lows wait for a dipGold prices have surged above $1,600 an ounce. Some traders who missed the lows are waiting for gold prices to fall again before buying.
Tech stocks: No shine for chipmakers till later in 2012Tech stocks outlook for next two months is better for semiconductor equipment makers, analyst says. Upgrades to Windows 8 will fuel demand for tech stocks like Intel in the second half of the year.
Stock market's Happy New Year: Dow up 179The Dow rose 179 points to close at 12397 on the first day of trading in 2012.
Minimum wage worker once made $31/hour. Now grateful for $7.64.Minimum wage in Colorado rises 28 cents in 2012, helping an estimated 74,000 workers. Minimum wage hike 'makes huge difference,' says former financial analyst.
Minimum wage tops $10 an hour in San FranciscoMinimum wage of $10.24 took effect with new year. San Francisco has highest minimum wage in the nation.
Stock market in India to open to foreignersStock market will allow foreigners to invest directly in individual stocks starting Jan. 15. The move is intended to reduce stock market volatility.
