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Baseball fan can sue: Jury will decide risk of watching ballAn injured baseball fan can sue for damages, ruled the Idaho Supreme Court today. The fan lost an eye after being hit in the face with a foul ball at a minor league game.
Tesla Motors CEO says NYT rift cost company millionsTesla Motors CEO Elon Musk says the New York Times article on the company's Model S sedan cost Tesla Motors as much as $100 million, Ernst writes.
Ben Bernanke: Bring down the federal debt, don't just 'stabilize' itReducing the debt-to-GDP ratio is the most important long-term fiscal policy for the US, said Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke during his semiannual report to Congress.
A guide to dividend stock investingHamm offers a step-by-step guide to investing in dividend-paying stocks.
Italian political deadlock casts new uncertainty on eurozone recoveryMarkets tumbled and the value of the euro dropped in response to Italy's election results and their unexpectedly loud rejection of German-imposed austerity policies.
Estonia: a paradise for electric cars?Estonia has just opened a network of 165 quick-charging stations – more than the U.S. has today – for its plug-in electric cars, Voelcker writes.
Wi-Fi in your car? Coming to GM in 2014.General Motors has announced a deal with AT&T that will bring mobile internet service to millions of GM vehicles next year, if not sooner, Read writes.
President Obama vs. GOP in a sequester showdownPresident Obama must demonstrate why the Republicans’ austerity economics and trickle-down economics are dangerous, bald-faced lies, Reich writes.
Stocks fall on threat of Italy deadlockStocks saw their worst decline in months Monday as Italy heads for political disarray. As stocks plunged, gauges of market sentiment indicated that investors were becoming more risk-averse and parking their money in defensive assets.
Four things to do today that will save moneyHamm offers four things you can do starting right now to save money and set you on a better track.
Barnes & Noble buyout? Chairman mulls buying bookstores, leaving Nook.Barnes & Noble buyout may be in the works, as the bookseller's founder and CEO has said he is going to try and buy the company's retail business. Shares soared 17 percent amid rumors of the Barnes & Noble buyout.
Where have all the customers gone?It used to be that when consumers spent less, government stepped into the breach and spent more in order to keep people employed, Reich writes. No longer is that the case, he adds.
Ikea: Horse meat found in Swedish meatballsIkea was drawn into Europe's widening horse meat scandal Monday as authorities said they had detected horse meat in the furniture giant's frozen meatballs. Ikea sold the meatballs, labeled as beef and pork, in 13 countries across Europe.
Does buying in bulk lead to overconsumption?Buying in bulk is generally cheaper, it's true. But if it encourages overuse, the potential savings could be lost.
Phone plans 101: breaking down the major carriersGetting the best deal on a new phone can be an unwieldy process, but comparing the costs and potential savings of all the carrier options is easier than you think.
Governors: Automatic cuts could undermine economyBudget stalemate in Washington worries Democratic and Republican governors. Automatic spending cuts March 1 cut stall recent economic gains, they warn.
Five cozy winter coat dealsSpring is just around the corner, and that means coat sales are heating up right along with the temperature. Here are five winter coat sales worth a look.
The 10 worst US cities for trafficWhich city has the worst traffic in the country? Los Angeles and Atlanta make a string case, but another major metro snags the title.
Are you a renter or a keeper?Financially, people can be divided into two categories: renters and keepers. Ownership requires going without some things for now, while the philosophy of indebtedness lets you sacrifice some of the future to have those things now.
Why is Wal-Mart worried? Payroll tax could cut consumer spending.Recent reports forecast lower spending for this year, anticipating that the restored payroll tax will impact consumers' wallets, especially low-income earners. Wal-Mart is adjusting its strategy.
