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Dunkin' Donuts doughnut bacon sandwich hits US storesDunkin' Donuts will roll out a new doughnut breakfast sandwich on menus nationwide Friday, just in time for 'National Donut Day.' The Dunkin' Donuts sandwich comes with fried eggs and bacon between a split glazed doughnut.
Firms 'too big to fail' will get more oversight, say fedsFederal regulators propose labeling some massive financial firms as potential threats to the financial system that need stronger protections against catastrophic failure and stricter government oversight.
How to escape the payday loan cycleMany consumers are stuck constantly taking out payday loans. Hamm suggests borrowing less, swallowing pride and putting aside cash for emergencies to break the cycle.
Disneyland price hike: See Mickey on $92 a dayDisneyland hikes prices $5 per ticket for a one-day visit to California venues. How will Disney fans respond to Disneyland's price hike?
Stocks respond well to bad economic newsStocks rose Monday on hopes that the Federal Reserve will continue to stimulate the economy and support a rally in stocks. Weak economic reports helped convince investors that the Fed will hold off from slowing down its $85 billion bond-buying program.
Pricey tickets for Rolling Stones tour test limits of live-concert marketAt as much as $600 a pop, tickets to the Rolling Stones 50th-anniversary tour point to an industry catering more and more to a rarified tier of concert-going consumers. Why do ticket prices keep rising?
Ben & Jerry's ingredients won't include GMOs, company saysBen & Jerry's ingredients won't include genetically modified organisms, which will be phased out of the company's ice cream by the end of the year. In eliminating GMOs from its ingredients, Ben & Jerry's is taking a hard line on the controversial issue of GMO labeling.
Fire kills 119 in China poultry factoryPresident Xi Jinping ordered officials to investigate the fire, which killed at least 119 workers at the poultry factory, according to China Central Television. Police suspect that the explosions, which sparked the deadly fire, were caused by ammonia gas leaks.
Spending on private residential construction declinesSpending on private residential construction went down 0.11 percent between March and April, according to a US Census Bureau report released Monday.
Manufacturing growth cools, but it won't disappearUS manufacturing index falls to lowest level since June 2009, according to the Institute for Supply Management, part of a slowdown in factory activity in key areas of the globe. While manufacturing growth is slowing, it's not going away, analysts say.
Ford recall: 465,000 vehicles could have fuel leaks. Are you affected?Ford recall involves about 465,000 cars and SUVs. The company says the Ford recall is due to fuel leaks in several of its 2013 models.
The 'greenest' TVs aren't always the cheapest TVsThe most energy efficient TVs aren't always the cheapest over time. The energy savings of green TVs don't always justify the steep initial costs.
Nissan Leaf beats Chevy Volt in May salesNissan Leaf sales improved in May, outpacing sales of the Chevy Volt. So far, Nissan Leaf sales are triple what they were at this time last year.
Cosigning a loan: Why you should never, ever do itCosigning a loan can seem like a great way to help someone out. But if your friend or family member's credit isn't good enough for a bank, it isn't good enough for you.
Powerball winner has yet to claim $590M jackpotPowerball winner of a $590 million jackpot in Zephyrhills, Fla. hasn't claimed the prize. The Powerball winner may be lining up legal counsel, or absorbing the shock, locals say.
IRS spent $50 million on conferences: reportIRS paid about $50 million to hold 220 or more conferences for employees from 2010 to 2012, a House committee says. Part of that IRS $50 million went to a 2010 gathering in Anaheim, Calif., for which the agency did not negotiate lower room rates but got baseball tickets and room upgrades instead.
Will solar power kill utility companies? They think so.Improvements in solar technology, along with rate hikes that make energy more expensive and tax incentives that encourage consumers to make their homes more energy efficient, will soon upset the delicate monopoly that utility companies have maintained for a century.
Charcoal or gas? Settling the great grill debate.Grilling season is here, so which grill type is best? Breaking down the pros and cons of charcoal, gas, and even hybrid models.
When renting is better than owningHome ownership is a good equity builder, but it comes with a bevy of hidden expenses. In some cases, renting might be a better option.
Starbucks smoking ban: now in effect outside, tooStarbucks smoking ban, already in force inside its cafes, extends 25 feet outdoors, too, beginning Saturday. Starbucks smoking ban is intended to keep outdoor seating areas smoke-free.
