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Stock volatility is back, a sign of an aging bull?

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:27:26 -0500

Stock market volatility is back, a signal to some experts that the powerful rally that started in early March may be coming to an end.

Carrey's 'Christmas Carol' wraps up $31M weekend

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:08:13 -0500

Jim Carrey's Scrooge is collecting holiday donations from movie fans with a $31 million opening weekend to take the No. 1 spot with his new take on "A Christmas Carol."

Tough road ahead in Senate for health care bill

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:40:15 -0500

The Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed far-reaching health care legislation, handing President Barack Obama a hard-won victory on his chief domestic priority though the road ahead in the Senate promises to be rocky.

Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:42:23 -0500

It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

Holiday airfares close to last year and climbing

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:42:22 -0500

If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:30:39 -0500

With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:51:16 -0500

China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in new low interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the beleaguered continent sorely needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic.

Indian PM hopes for 7 percent growth next year

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:31:59 -0500

The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make sure the benefits reach the poor, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday.

Talks in Philadelphia transit strike break off

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:02:13 -0500

Negotiations aimed at ending a transit strike in Philadelphia broke off Saturday night over disagreement on pensions and the impact of possible national health care overhaul, and Pennsylvania's governor walked away from the negotiations.

British treasury chief urges climate agreement

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:30:18 -0500

British treasury chief Alistair Darling urged the world’s top finance officials on Saturday to reach an agreement on bearing the cost of fighting climate change before a UN summit on global warming next month.