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Jamie Dimon under pressure ahead of investor vote

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:34:11 -0400

Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of the country's biggest bank, faces a key test this week: His shareholders are voting on whether to let him keep both jobs.

Consumer group flags high SPF ratings on sunscreen

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:04:25 -0400

Sunbathers headed to the beach this summer will find new sunscreen labels on store shelves that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens continue to carry SPF ratings that some experts consider misleading and potentially dangerous, according to a consumer watchdog group.

Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:46:13 -0400

It's the narcissist rally.

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:39:48 -0400

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

US gas prices up 11 cents over past 2 weeks

Sun, 19 May 2013 13:45:00 -0400

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped 11 cents over the past two weeks.

Tea party looks to take advantage of moment

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:34:57 -0400

Is the tea party getting its groove back? Shouts of vindication from around the country suggest the movement's leaders certainly think so.

What do we eat? New food map will tell us

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:08:24 -0400

Do your kids love chocolate milk? It may have more calories on average than you thought.

Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:04:05 -0400

Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.

Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:45:59 -0400

A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation.