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Miami Herald Hightlights of government's job openings report Today at 18:29:06 - The Labor Department said Tuesday that job openings rose to 2.7 million in January, the highest level in nearly a year. Kroger, Ruby Tuesday, UAL are big movers Today at 18:14:05 - Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: Shares of bailed out companies surge Today at 18:14:05 - Shares of four companies that have received huge infusions of taxpayer cash soared Tuesday after a report that the government would sell its stake in Citigroup Inc. raised hopes that other bailed-out ... Toyota exec says sales rise 50 pct from March 2009 Today at 18:14:05 - A high-ranking Toyota executive says the automaker's North American sales spiked around 50 percent the first eight days of March as incentives helped lure customers after a series of embarrassing safe ... Kan. mulling new soda tax, raising other levies Today at 18:14:05 - Kansas would impose a new tax on soda - a penny for every teaspoon of sugar - under a proposal that a key legislator outlined Tuesday while lawmakers considered raising taxes to erase a projected budg ...	Yahoo US Gas price rises seen gentler on consumer wallets (AP) Today at 18:16:39 - AP - As the economy recovers, energy prices are rising and that is placing extra strain on families' budgets. Kan. mulling new soda tax, raising other levies (AP) Today at 17:49:43 - AP - Kansas would impose a new tax on soda — a penny for every teaspoon of sugar — under a proposal that a key legislator outlined Tuesday while lawmakers considered raising taxes to erase ... Loss shrinks at Collective Brands, Payless parent (AP) Today at 17:40:20 - AP - Collective Brands Inc., which operates the low-price Payless Shoe Source chain, on Tuesday reported a smaller loss for its fourth quarter as its margins improved. Northgate Minerals posts loss on charges (AP) Today at 16:28:51 - AP - Northgate Minerals Corp., a Canadian copper and gold mining company, said Tuesday it reversed a profit and posted a fourth-quarter net loss largely because of an $83.5 million impairment charge. One Congressman's Solution for Boosting Small Businesses Loans (The Motley Fool) Today at 16:24:07 - The Motley Fool - The first Friday of every month brings the all-important employment report. February's numbers were better than anticipated. The United States lost only 36,000 jobs, versus the 68,00 ...	New York Times Demand for Lithium Is Poised to Take Off Today at 17:16:47 - With the promise of hybrid vehicles that use lithium-ion batteries, mining companies are investing in new sources of the metal. Square Feet: Landlords Show Tepid Response to Hourly Electricity Rates Today at 16:50:19 - Only about 100 of 790 buildings that are eligible for hourly prices have opted for the Con Ed service. Lifelock Pays $12 Million to Settle False Advertising Claims Today at 16:00:38 - An Arizona company agreed to stop saying that it protected against all types of identity theft and constantly monitored credit reports. Square Feet: New Airport, Northwest Florida Beaches International, to Open Today at 15:14:24 - Backers said Northwest Florida Beaches International would bring new businesses and residents to the Florida Panhandle; critics said environmental problems had already begun. Facebook Will Allow Users to Share Location Today at 14:44:49 - The social networking site plans to roll out features next month that will give its 400 million users the option of sharing their location with friends as part of their news feeds.
Reuters CEO bonuses fell 22 pct in 2009: report Today at 17:04:14 - NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumer, financial and technology companies slashed bonuses for their chief executives by more than half in 2009, a leading firm that tracks pay data said on Tuesday, as com ... SEC sues ex-NY loan trader over alleged kickbacks Today at 16:50:15 - NEW YORK (Reuters) - A former stock loan trader at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Corp in New York received well over $100,000 of cash kickbacks by steering orders to other brokerage firms, the U. ... U.S. to delay BAE export licenses after plea deal Today at 16:41:13 - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it would delay action on any new export license requests by BAE Systems Plc after the British military contractor pleaded guilty to vi ... Toyota seeks to block executive testimony in suit Today at 15:46:29 - DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp has asked a Michigan appeals court to intervene to keep its top two U.S. executives from being grilled by lawyers for the family of a woman killed while driving ... Toyota, U.S. officials investigate runaway Prius Today at 15:19:33 - LOS ANGELES/DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. safety regulators and Toyota Motor Corp dispatched investigators to San Diego on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day ...	CBS News The 4 Biggest Lies in Real Estate Today at 16:14:07 - MoneyWatch.com: When Scouring the Housing Market, Watch out for these All-Too-Common Lies, Tricks and Exaggerations A Year After Market Hit 12-year Low Today at 14:29:08 - CBS' Jill Schlesinger on the 12-Month Recovery, and What Investors Should Do Looking Ahead Now Playing: 3-D TV in Your Living Room Today at 14:29:08 - Samsung, Panasonic Start Selling 3-D TVs, Glasses in U.S. Stores This Week; Prices Start at $3,000 for 46-inch Screen Battle Lines Redrawn in Web Sales Tax War Today at 14:29:08 - Customers Up in Arms After Being Dropped by Amazon Affiliate Program; Company Blames States Like Colo. Seeking Revenue Video: Soda Tax Bubbling Today at 11:14:06 - While childhood consumption of high-calorie beverages has declined in schools, lawmakers nationwide are considering a tax on soft drinks to help curb adult intake as well. Michelle Miller reports. ... Toyota Lawsuit Costs May Exceed $3 Billion Today at 11:14:06 - Class-Action Suits by Owners Claim that Safety Recalls Causing Value of Vehicles to Plummet
MSNBC How to stop your car when the throttle is stuck Today at 15:44:15 - A quick primer on what to do if you find yourself in a car that has accelerated unintentionally. Experts recommend practicing for an emergency. WP: When jobless benefits turn to welfare Today at 15:19:19 - Millions of Americans have been forced to rely on unemployment payments for extended periods, and critics are taking aim. Toyota, U.S. officials probe runaway Prius Today at 14:07:15 - U.S. safety regulators and Toyota Motor Corp dispatched investigators to San Diego on Tuesday to inspect a Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway a day earlier. Senate to vote on jobless insurance extension Today at 13:54:43 - Legislation extending unemployment insurance for the long-term jobless faces a key test vote in the Senate, its momentum helped by about 60 popular tax breaks for individuals and businesses that expir ... Lohan sues ETrade over 'milkaholic' baby Today at 13:21:05 - The actress Lindsay Lohan has sued ETrade Financial Corp for $100 million, saying a "milkaholic" baby girl who appeared in a recent commercial was modeled after her.	CNN US Obama meets Greek leader on debt crisis Today at 13:14:01 - Global financial reform is expected to top the agenda as President Obama huddles with Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou, whose country is at the center of Europe's debt crisis. Driver recalls 'runaway Prius' ordeal Today at 09:59:01 - The driver of a Toyota Prius says he was taken on a wild ride after the car's accelerator became stuck, reaching speeds in excess of 145kph. Northrop: No bid on tanker contract 08/03/2010 at 21:59:01 - Northrop Grumman Corp. said it will not bid on a multi-billion-dollar contract to build a new air refueling tanker for the U.S. Air Force because it believes the rules for the contract favor its compe ... Nasdaq at 18-month highs 08/03/2010 at 20:59:01 - Stocks ended little changed Monday, although the Nasdaq managed to close at an 18-month high, as investors weighed corporate deals, a stronger dollar and weaker commodity prices ahead of key economic ... Iceland voters reject repaying $5 billion foreign debt 07/03/2010 at 07:59:01 - Iceland's voters overwhelmingly reject a deal to pay billions of dollars it owes to the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, the Foreign Ministry has said.	US News Make New Year's Resolutions Stick 06/03/2010 at 19:44:01 - Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog. Ways Obama Can Improve Financial Literacy 06/03/2010 at 19:44:01 - Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog. Why We're 'Going Broke' 06/03/2010 at 19:44:01 - Stuart Vyse blames says our culture is to blame. 6 Reasons Why the Dismal Retail Season Was Good for Us 06/03/2010 at 19:44:01 - Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog. Bringing 'Frugal' Back 06/03/2010 at 19:29:02 - David Blankenhorn is popularizing an old concept. Credit Card Conveniences Come at a Price 06/03/2010 at 19:29:02 - Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog. What to Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy 06/03/2010 at 19:29:02 - Senior Editor Kimberly Palmer of U.S. News & World Report speaks with WTOP. Check out her Alpha consumer blog.
RTT News Wall Street Ekes Out Modest Gains Amid Another Light Trading Day Today at 15:45:02 - Stocks gave up the majority of their earlier gains and closed only modestly higher on Tuesday, as a lack of first-tier economic data and light trading volume limited movement in the equity markets. Th ... India, China Sign Copenhagen Climate Accord Today at 14:41:05 - China and India on Tuesday formally endorsed the Copenhagen climate accord that calls for setting voluntary limits on emissions of green house gases, thereby joining the world's other major emitters i ... European Markets Fall, Led By Banks, EADS - European Commentary Today at 12:47:28 - The European markets fell for the second day on Tuesday, as weakness in banking stocks and wider-than-estimated loss at EADS offset gains in defensive food and pharmaceutical stocks. Cisco Unveils New High Speed Router - Update Today at 12:25:24 - Making a significant breakthrough in internet capabilities Cisco Systems, Inc., Tuesday opened a new door to the future of broadband internet communication with the introduction of its groundbreaking ... Minco Strikes Gold Today at 11:06:28 - Canadian mining company Minco Gold Corp. (MMM.TO) (MGH) Tuesday announced it has discovered a large gold zone on its Oujiaba property, within the Yangshan Gold Belt, Gansu Province of the People's Rep ...	CityWire Labour peer Lord Paul promises to give up non-dom status Today at 11:29:08 - Labour party donor Lord Paul has said he will give up his non-dom status in the wake of the Lord Ashcroft scandal. The blue chips where you should dump bonds for equity Today at 09:00:00 - The large cap stocks which offer higher yields than their equivalent ten year corporate bonds. Online shoppers don't know their rights Today at 08:50:53 - 77% of shoppers don't know there is a difference between online and high street consumer rights. Markets did not fail - people did, Lord Myners tell City Today at 06:59:34 - Financial markets must be able to punish just as easily as they can reward, Lord Myners said last night, in another attack on greed in the City. More quantitative easing may not work, BoE rate-setter warns Today at 06:47:18 - Kate Barker's comments underline growing split within Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee. Pound falls as exports dropped 8% in January Today at 06:46:55 - Sterling was under pressure again after new data showed exports fell sharply in January.