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Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel debuts at Detroit auto showThe 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel will have a fuel-efficiency rating of 21 mpg city, 30 mpg highway for the rear-wheel drive version, Jeep predicts.
Stocks little changed as Apple slipsStocks barely moved Monday as Apple dragged the S&P 500 further below the 5-year high it reached last week. Dell stock surged 13 percent following a report that it's in talks with buyout firms.
Income tax vs. sales tax: What's better for Louisiana?A proposal to replace income tax with a higher sales tax in Louisiana could lower compliance and administrative burdens, Harris writes. But it’s not worth asking low-income households to shoulder such a large share of the burden to achieve such a small statewide gain, he adds.
Risky Java software: Oracle issues emergency fix to thwart hackersDays after the US issued a security alert to millions of computer owners to temporarily disable Java, Oracle released an emergency fix to its product and urged it be made as soon as possible.
Is the US a nation of dependents?When too many people and companies depend on government subsidies, Bonner writes, your society consumes more wealth than it produces.
Save money with an 'alternative list'An alternative list is just a list of different options that can fulfill whatever it is we’re hoping to fulfill in our lives with the purchase we were considering, Hamm writes.
Swatch to buy jeweler Harry Winston in $750M dealSwatch, the Swiss watchmaker, will buy jeweler Harry Winston for $750 million in cash in an effort to expand Swatch's luxury offerings. Made famous by Marilyn Monroe, Harry Winston lends out hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of jewels to be worn by movie stars at events like the Oscars.
Corvette Stingray wows at Detroit auto showCorvette Stingray, Chevrolet's new Corvette, got a high-profile debut at the Detroit auto show. Ireson writes that while the previous Corvette still contends with the world's best on performance and value marks, the new Corvette Stingray looks set to raise the bar.
TNT Express takeover abandoned by UPS. $6.9B deal nixed.TNT Express, the struggling Dutch package delivery company was set to be taken over by UPS in a $6.9 billion deal. But the shipping giant has abandoned the deal, sending shared of TNT Express plummeting.
NHL lockout: CBA gives players defined pension plans. How rare is that?The NHL lockout officially ended over the weekend, and the league will switch to a fixed pension plan for retired players at a time when most industries are moving away from them. But pensions are still common in professional sports, where careers, and earnings windows, are relatively short.
The case against using debit cardsHaving your debit card information stolen can be far more damaging than having your credit card information stolen. The convenience of a debit card just isn't worth the risk.
Same-day delivery 101: Amazon, Walmart, and the restMore and more, retailers are offering same-day delivery of online purchases. Amazon is the one to beat, but Walmart, eBay, and even Google are getting in the game.
13 best, cheapest, and weirdest travel destinations of 2013Decide where to take your next vacation with this compilation of "best of" travel destinations for the coming year, from Amsterdam to New Zealand.
Treasury nixes $1 trillion platinum coinNeither Treasury nor Federal Reserve believes its legal to use platinum coins to avoid debt-limit increase, Treasury spokesman says. With $1 trillion platinum coin out, administration ponders other debt-limit strategies.
Is college worth it?Many of us end up on different career paths than those we studied in college, so what value does it have? Beyond a degree, college offers valuable lessons in self-sufficiency and responsibility.
Disable Java? Here's how, after US agency warns of software 'vulnerability.'To prevent cyber crime, the Department of Homeland Security advises Americans to temporarily disable Java 7 software, commonly used in Web-browser programs.
Detroit Auto Show preview: Diesels, electrics, and hybridsThe Detroit Auto show next week is one of the most important events on the automotive calendar, and 2013 features some exciting new vehicles coming onto the market.
Cupboard bare? Five great deals on kitchen tools.During your holiday entertaining, you may have found your kitchen wanting. Fix that with these great deals on appliances, cutlery, and more.
Why the Feds opted for a sweeping safety review of Boeing 787Beset by glitches, the pioneering Boeing 787 Dreamliner will undergo a federal safety review, US officials said Friday. The unusual move stems from a series of first-year malfunctions and the plane's unprecedented reliance on electrical systems.
Why do e-books cost so much?E-books don't involve costs like paper, labor, and shipping, so why do they often cost more than their paperback counterparts? Here's the answer, and why e-book prices may be falling in the future.
