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Jobless claims rise. More than 5 million on unemployment rolls.Initial jobless claims increase 16,000 to reach 357,000. Continued unemployment claims keep declining, but nearly 5.4 million Americans are still on state or federal unemployment rolls.
Cypriot banks reopen their doors to an angry, but orderly, clienteleFears of bank runs proved unfounded Thursday, as Cyprus's banks ended their nearly two-week closure amid bailout negotiations with Europe. But Cypriots remain worried.
Grocery stores use smartphone deals to spur salesIn-store coupons and deals sent to consumers' smartphones encourage them to walk through more of the grocery story – and buy more groceries, according to a new study.
Cyprus fallout: rise of digital currencyWorried that their bank deposits aren't safe from a banking crisis, some investors are moving their money into a form of digital currency called 'bitcoins.' The trading value of bitcoins has soared since the Cyprus crisis erupted.
Powerball office pool winners will share with new co-workerPowerball winners at a Florida real estate office will share their prize with a new a new employee who didn't join their pool. The office won a combined $1 million in the Powerball drawing.
Kia bares its 2014 Soul, offering a better rideThe 2014 Kia Soul is wider, longer, and stiffer. If Kia can keep the price affordable, the 2014 Kia Soul could appeal to a demographic beyond millennials.
2014 Camaro Z28: Iconic muscle car makes a comeback2014 Camaro Z28 will be faster and lighter than a standard Camaro and designed to hit the racetrack. The 2014 Camaro Z28 will be the first Z28 sold in over a decade by Chevy.
- 2014 Camaro Z28: Iconic muscle car makes a comeback
2014 Camaro Z28 will be faster and lighter than a standard Camaro and designed to hit the racetrack. The 2014 Camaro Z28 will be the first Z28 sold in over a decade by Chevy.
Can you live on one income?If you’re in a dual-income household, could you make ends meet if one of you simply deposited your entire paycheck into savings and investments for the future?
'Obamacare' to drive up health-care premiums? Report sets off firestorm.The Society of Actuaries says insurance companies will face an average increase of 32 percent for medical claims under reform. That could lead to higher premiums. But the White House is hitting back.
Pending home sales decline in FebruaryPending home sales declined with the seasonally adjusted national index dropping 0.4 percent from January 2013, according to the latest Pending Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors.
Stocks fall on more worries over EuropeStocks closed lower on Wall Street Wednesday as investors continue to worry about the region's long-running debt crisis. Bad news out of Europe and good news from the US have tossed stocks up and down over the past week.
Rest easy, Spain: Your money's safe in a mattress safeWith a debt crisis still stalking Europe, a Spanish entrepreneur has a new idea to protect your euros: a mattress with a safe inside.
Panera pay-what-you-want chili introduced in St. Louis storesPanera 'pay-what-you-want' turkey chili has been introduced in the café chain's St. Louis locations. The turkey chili entree is an extension of anti-hunger efforts for Panera, which already operates 'pay-what-you-want' community cafés in five major cities.
VW shows new Golf in New York. No US sales till next year.VW brought its Mark VII Golf to the New York auto show, which are already sold in Europe and will be available next year in the US. The 2015 VW Golf will be longer, wider, and lighter than its predecessor.
Home sales slip 4.6 percent in FebruaryHome sales fell 4.6 percent from January 2013, according to Tuesday's New Residential Home Sales Report from the US Census Bureau.
Range Rover Sport: quicker, agile, and 800 pounds lighter2014 Range Rover Sport comes with two options for supercharged engines, which give the much lighter Range Rover Sport good-to-great acceleration.
2014 Cadillac CTS: a leap forward for American luxury cars2014 Cadillac CTS is lighter, more dramatically styled, and more powerful than previous models. The 2014 Cadillac CTS will compete more directly with models from BMW, Audi, and Mercedes.
What's behind the rebounding economy?Housing and manufacturing gains are propelling the economy upwards, with no immediate signs of a setback. It's not dramatic, but it's progress.
Fuel from carbon dioxide: Is it too good to be true?Researchers have found a way of using microorganisms to turn atmospheric carbon dioxide into energy, Ingram writes, essentially replicating the processes found in plant life. Fuel from carbon dioxide has promise, he adds, but isn't yet developed into something that can work on a large scale.
