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Sandy shortens rental car supply ahead of ThanksgivingMany rental car lots in the northeastern US are sitting empty this holiday season, due to Hurricane Sandy, Read writes.
All things equal, buy localWhen online prices match in-store prices, it's best to buy local, Hamm writes.
Apple's 'insane' sell-off ends. Stock jumps.Apple's 'insane' sell-off over two months took the stock down nearly 21 percent before it rebounded. Topeka Capital Markets analyst, who tagged the Apple sell-off as 'insanely insane,' sees earnings per share growing 20 to 30 percent a year.
Wal-Mart Black Friday walkout: How bad will it be?Several groups of disgruntled Wal-Mart employees are planning a walkout on Black Friday. They've tried such tactics before with limited effect, but they promise a huge effort Friday.
Hostess, union to give mediation one last try. Can Twinkies be saved?A judge asks Twinkies maker Hostess and union lawyers to participate in mediation Tuesday to resolve their differences. If they fail, bankruptcy motions will resume Wednesday and 18,000 jobs will be lost.
Behind the rallyWhen in doubt, stay long quality and use rallies to pare back the stuff that needs global growth to work, Brown writes.
Ford Fiesta to get 3-cylinder engine in 2014Ford Fiesta owners in the US will have the option of ordering Ford's EcoBoost engine. The engine delivers 123 horsepower, but fits under an airline seat
Home sales up, inventory down: good for home prices and for buildersThe US housing recovery marched on in October with several positive signs: sales, prices, and permits to build new homes were up, and the supply of homes for sale was the lowest in years.
Stocks rise on hopes for budget dealStocks had their biggest gain in two months Monday, breaking the post-election slump. Hope that Washington will reach a deal on the federal budget drove stocks upward.
Dreaming of a windfallDreaming about striking it rich is fun, but that type of magical thinking can hold you back, Hamm writes.
Why we should stop obsessing about the deficitThe nation's problem is not the deficit but a lack of good jobs and sufficient growth, Reich writes.
Black Friday 2012: the best gaming and toy deals so farBlack Friday is a great time to get amazing deals on the best new video games and toys. Check out the lastest in gaming and toy deals for Black Friday 2012.
Drought: Food prices poised to riseThe impact of this summer's extensive drought should show up on grocery shelves at the end of the year. Pork and beef prices will rise the most.
Industrial production falls in OctoberTotal industrial production declined 0.43 percent since September 2012, according to the Federal Reserve's monthly read of industrial production and capacity utilization.
World Bank: Tackle warming or poverty remainsClimate change will hit all nations, but especially the poor ones, says new World Bank report. Warming could flood Vietnam and Bangladesh, dry out other areas, causing water scarcity.
Twinkies may survive? Yes, if there's a buyer.Twinkies may survive the Hostess Brands bankruptcy, the company says. Twinkies, the cream-filled golden spongecakes, already have piqued the interest of a few companies. Twinkies alone brought in $68 million for Hostess so far this year.
Wal-Mart fights back as Black Friday strike nearsWal-Mart Stores Inc. is taking legal measures to sop months of protests at stores nationwide, filing charges against the union it says is behind such actions. The move comes as a group of Wal-Mart workers prepare to strike on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.
Gas prices drop 7 cents in two weeksGas prices drop to an average $3.47 a gallon nationally. Memphis, Tenn., has seen gas prices drop to $3.04 for a gallon of regular unleaded, the lowest of any city in the Lundberg Survey of the Lower 48 states.
Stamp prices to increase one cent in JanuaryStamp prices in 2013: First-class letters increase from 45 to 46 cents; postcards rise from 32 to 33 cents. Stamp prices for international delivery will be $1.10 no matter what the destination.
Is that free shipping really free?If you're buying extra items online just to reach the minimum for free shipping, you're wasting money on something you don't need and had no intent of buying.
