Jul 03, 2009 03:45PM

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stepping down

Little more than halfway into her first term, the governor says she not only wouldn?t be seeking re-election, but that she would be handing over the reins of office.

Jul 03, 2009 02:00PM

NewsWatch: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin stepping down

Little more than halfway into her first term, the governor says she not only wouldn?t be seeking re-election, but that she would be handing over the reins of office.

Jul 03, 2009 11:38AM

ETF Investing: Gasoline ETF may ease pain at the pump

Families who pack up the car this Fourth of July weekend will spend much less on gasoline than last year -- prices are down by more than a third from last summer. But when it comes to fueling your investment portfolio, a specialized exchange-traded fund may hedge against unwelcome oil-price spikes.

Jul 03, 2009 10:44AM

Chuck Jaffe: Jackson memorabilia buyers are lost in Neverland

Prices for all things Michael Jackson, from albums and tour posters to commemorative coins and more, popped and have shown few signs of coming back to earth. But they will -- which is why purchasing Jackson goodies now is the Stupid Investment of the Week.

Jul 03, 2009 09:22AM

Europe Markets: Utilities drag Europe lower; British Air climbs

European shares edged lower on Friday with U.S. equity markets closed for a holiday, with utilities and metals producers dragging lower.

Jul 03, 2009 02:21AM

IOUs spell uncertainty for Calif. small businesses

Business consultant Katrina Kennedy has taken her young son out of preschool and put a family vacation on hold. Dairyman Mike ...

Jul 02, 2009 04:37PM

Jobless numbers punch stocks; Dow loses 223

A dour report on job losses in June sent stocks sharply lower Thursday.

Jul 02, 2009 04:17PM

Unemployment: 9.5%; Obama says he's 'deeply concerned'

The nation's unemployment rolls swelled by 467,000 in June, reversing a recent trend of slowing job losses and raising questions ...

Jul 02, 2009 04:33PM

J&J takes on Alzheimer's disease with $1B stake in Elan

Johnson & Johnson, making a big jump into the risky but potentially lucrative field of Alzheimer's disease, is taking a major ...

Jul 02, 2009 03:52PM

GM waits for judge's ruling on sale plan

An attorney for General Motors urged a bankruptcy judge Thursday to approve the automaker's sale plan, saying that the only other ...

Jul 03, 2009 10:17AM

Medici lawyer says Kohn didn't get Madoff payments

NEW YORK/VIENNA (Reuters) - Austrian fund manager Sonja Kohn did not receive any kickbacks from Bernard Madoff to steer Bank Medici customer funds to the swindler's investment business, a Medici lawyer said on Friday.

Jul 03, 2009 02:29PM

Teck to sell 17 percent stake to China for C$1.74 billion

TORONTO (Reuters) - Teck Resources said on Friday it will sell a 17.2 percent equity stake to state-owned China Investment Corp in a deal that will help the Canadian miner pay down its debt while expanding China's portfolio of commodity investments.

Jul 03, 2009 01:54AM

Earnings to set tone for stocks in week ahead

NEW YORK (Reuters) - With Wall Street stuck in a range since May, the start of second-quarter earnings season next week could prove to be a decisive factor for determining how much faith investors should have in an economic recovery.

Jul 03, 2009 01:48PM

Stanford clients sue insurance broker Willis Group

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Several Mexican clients of Stanford Financial Group have sued insurance broker Willis Group Holdings Ltd , contending it was a willing participant in a $7 billion fraud at the Texas-based investment company.

Jul 03, 2009 11:18AM

Dollar status unlikely to be in G8 communique: G8 source

(Reuters) - The dollar's status as the top global reserve currency is unlikely to be mentioned explicitly in the final communique at next week's Group of Eight summit, a European G8 source involved in preparations for the meeting said on Friday.

Jul 03, 2009 01:08AM

Euro-zone June Composite PMI Rises To 44.6

Euro-zone June Composite PMI Rises To 44.6

Jul 03, 2009 12:48AM

Friends Provident Rises After F&C Deal Approved

Friends Provident Rises After F&C Deal Approved

Jul 03, 2009 12:07AM

European Shares Edge Higher In Early Trading

European Shares Edge Higher In Early Trading

Jul 02, 2009 11:28PM

Bank Of Ireland's Margin Under Pressure

Bank Of Ireland's Margin Under Pressure

Jul 02, 2009 05:42PM

Madoff Kickbacks Alleged In Austria: WSJ

Madoff Kickbacks Alleged In Austria: WSJ

Jul 03, 2009 07:24PM

Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates (AP)

AP - Manny Ramriez has walked in his first at-bat since his 50-day suspension for violating baseball's drug policy ended.

Jul 03, 2009 06:47PM

Phil Jackson says he'll return to Lakers (AP)

AP - Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

Jul 03, 2009 06:14PM

Federer seeks 15th Slam vs. Roddick at Wimbledon (AP)

AP - Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.

Jul 03, 2009 07:02PM

Source: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers (AP)

AP - Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.

Jul 03, 2009 04:27PM

Tiger moves into lead at Congressional (AP)

AP - The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.

Jul 03, 2009 07:26PM

Ramirez Apologizes to Fans, Teammates

Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates; refuses to talk about steroids

Jul 03, 2009 06:47PM

Phil Jackson Says He'll Return to Lakers

Phil Jackson to return as Lakers coach next year; makes decision after consulting team doctor

Jul 03, 2009 06:15PM

Federer Seeks 15th Slam Vs. Roddick at Wimbledon

14 down, 1 to go: Federer to face Roddick in Wimbledon final, with chance to break Slam mark

Jul 03, 2009 07:02PM

Source: Turkoglu Cuts off Talks With Blazers

Source: Free-agent Hedo Turkoglu ends talks with Trail Blazers

Jul 03, 2009 04:27PM

Tiger Moves Into Lead at Congressional

Holding it together over a rough patch, Tiger Woods takes lead in AT&T National

Jul 02, 2009 10:40PM

Tiger moves into the lead at Congressional

Jul 02, 2009 10:40PM

Even in play, it's all work for Tiger Woods

Jul 02, 2009 10:40PM

Woods to play exhibition to help Begay charity

Jul 02, 2009 10:40PM

Diaz, Kemp share Farr lead

Jul 02, 2009 10:40PM

Echenique leads after 2nd round of French Open

Jul 03, 2009 08:21PM

Defending Nationwide champ Bowyer races to Daytona win

Clint Bowyer won the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway for his first victory of the year. The defending ...

Jul 03, 2009 07:55PM

Johnson's 11th-inning double lifts Mariners over Red Sox

Rob Johnson doubled home two runs in the 11th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 on Friday night.

Jul 03, 2009 07:58PM

Pujols hits club-record fourth slam in Cards' win

Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth ...

Jul 03, 2009 07:02PM

AP: Turkoglu cuts off talks with Blazers

Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed ...

Jul 03, 2009 06:31PM

Kwan returning to ice for August show

Michelle Kwan will skate before an audience for the first time in three years when she joins world champion Kim Yu-Na in Ice ...

Jul 03, 2009 08:29PM

Manny deflects PED questions

Manny deflects PED questions

Jul 03, 2009 08:24PM

Lopez victorious in return to action

Lopez victorious in return to action

Jul 03, 2009 04:15PM

Cubs walk the walk, top Brewers in 10

Cubs walk away winners in 10

Jul 03, 2009 07:17PM

Hoffpauir follows Pujols' lead for Cards

Hoffpauir follows Pujols' lead

Jul 03, 2009 08:03AM

Online voting eclipses previous mark

Online voting eclipses previous mark

Ready or Not: Big Rule Changes Coming for Financial Industry

Within a year…a whole new way to police the nation’s banks, brokers, insurers, mutual funds and anyone else trading in financial products.

Job Growth Still a Year Away

The economy isn’t getting worse -- it’s just not improving as quickly as everyone hoped.

Airfares Headed Back Up

Fees for luggage, legroom and other perks will creep up as well.

China Likely to Back Off in Export Fight

Beijing has no real grounds for defending its restrictions on exports of raw materials.

Economic Recovery Will Be Lethargic

The climb out of recession will be rocky and tedious but it's unlikely we'll fall to previous lows.

Jun 29, 2009 10:00AM

8 Ways to Lose a Prospect's Attention Quickly and Easily

When you make contact with a new prospect-either by telephone or in a face-to-face meeting-you have an extremely short window of time to connect with them. If you fail to achieve this they will quickly tune you out. Here are several things you can do to lose your prospect's attention in the first five seconds of the conversation.

Jun 29, 2009 10:00AM

Throw Out The Creative Filters, and Get Buy In!

A great new idea is like striking gold for any leader and team. It can be collected, examined, enriched and sold. But the process of finding the gold can be difficult even for the best of leaders and managers.

Jun 22, 2009 10:00AM

401(k) Strategies for Lean Times

While the financial crisis certainly proves that you can't rely on a 401(k) to make all your dreams come true, it is still a solid, flexible way to maximize the value of your savings. And a little rethinking can make it a more reliable foundation for retirement. Read these tips on how to invest your 401(k) in this excerpt from Where to Put Your Money NOW.

Jun 22, 2009 10:00AM

3 Reasons to Love a Bad Economy

The recession is bad for a lot of reasons, but there are some really good things that can come out of it too - especially if you're in business. Here's how Jay Abraham, author of The Sticking Point Solution, says you can increase your success right now.

Jun 22, 2009 10:00AM

Before You Build or Rebuild That Website

Updating your web site or planning a new one? Having an attractive, sales generating site while staying under budget is probably at the top of your mind. Here is a 26-point checklist you should use before hiring a web designer.

Jul 03, 2009 09:45AM

U.K. Embassy Staff In Iran To Be Tried

A top Iranian cleric said some of the detained Iranian staffers of the British Embassy in Tehran will be put on trial.

Jul 03, 2009 03:00AM

Will Cash For Clunkers Scheme Work?

It could provide a temporary boost to auto sector, but won't likely benefit the Big Three.

Jul 02, 2009 06:15PM

Tough Times For Mexican Immigrants

Hurt disproportionately by job losses, remittances home are plunging.

Jul 02, 2009 03:00PM

China In Pakistan

A brief history of the two countries' strategic relationship.

Jul 02, 2009 12:45PM

Teenage Jobs Wasteland

Not since 1965 has it been so hard for teens to get work.

Jul 03, 2009 05:24AM

Apple Warns Some iPhones May Have Heat Issues

Apple Inc. has issued an advisory that some 3G and 3GS iPhones may not do well in hot conditions. Apple is telling owners to keep the phones in places where the temperature is below 95 degrees.

Jul 03, 2009 05:14AM

FDIC Closes 1 Banks In Texas, 6 In Illinois

Seven banks were shut down Thursday — pushing the total number of banks that have failed this year to 52. The year is just half over, and already the figure is more than double what it was for all of 2008. Back in 2007, only three banks failed.

Jul 03, 2009 05:13AM

Author Offers Advice For First-Time Job Hunters

David Greene talks with Ellen Gordon Reeves about her new book Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview? It's advice for young people who are job searching for the first time.

Jul 03, 2009 03:33AM

Morgage-Burning Parties Almost Extinct

When's the last time you went to a mortgage-burning party? Do people even pay off their 30-year mortgages anymore? NPR's Planet Money team went on a mission to find out.

Jul 03, 2009 03:00AM

Visiting Sen. Grassley At Home in Iowa

Congress returns to Washington next week with health care on its mind. President Obama and the Democrats agree with Republicans that legislation overhauling health care should be bipartisan. And there may be no stronger advocate for bipartisanship on health care than Senator Chuck Grassley, the top Republican on the Finance Committee.

Jul 02, 2009 03:11PM

Al Lewis: Getting Religion in Market Of Shattered Trust

Feeling spiritually bankrupt after watching Bernie Madoff's sentencing, I took the subway uptown to the Union Theological Seminary, where they teach a class called "Christianity and the U.S. Crisis."

Jul 02, 2009 01:42PM

No Fireworks, Just Time for Light

The absence of potent economic data will give analysts more time to digest the disappointing employment report issued just before the holiday weekend began, and there was a lot to chew on.

Jul 02, 2009 01:13PM

NYSE Traders Forced Into Rare Extra Inning

The New York Stock Exchange extended trading by 15 minutes Thursday, in an extraordinary move prompted by what the exchange said were ?system irregularities.?

Jul 02, 2009 04:02AM

Jobs Report Sparks (Extended) 223-Point Selloff

Wall Street went on a selling spree Thursday afternoon as the markets were dragged down by collapsing commodities and a new report that showed the U.S. lost nearly half a million jobs last month

Jul 01, 2009 04:23PM

Market Winners & Losers: Constellation Brands, AIG

The first day of Wall Street?s third quarter brought gains to the major indices as the week looks to a holiday-shortened end. The Dow gained 0.7%, the S&P added 0.4% and the Nasdaq closed up 0.6%.