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Nov. 20: Dollar Pushes Stocks Lower Yet Again

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:26:53 -0800

The stock market ended a down week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.(Nov. 20)

Nov. 19: Stocks Pummeled by Stronger Dollar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:33 -0800

Signs of a subdued economic recovery sent investors out of stocks Thursday and in search of safer assets like the dollar. (Nov. 19)

AOL Offers Buyouts to 2,500 Workers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:34:03 -0800

AOL, struggling to adapt to an advertising-driven economy, is looking to shed as much as 36 percent of its work force as it prepares to spin off from Time Warner next month. (Nov. 19)

Stock Market Falls As Home Construction Slows

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:32:45 -0800

An unexpected drop in home construction and disappointing forecasts from tech companies added to worries about the economic recovery.(Nov. 18)

Subaru Tops Safest Cars List

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:27:00 -0800

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has named 27 vehicles as winners of their top safety pick award for the 2010 model year.( Nov. 18)

Nov. 17: Stocks Hit 13-month Highs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:37:31 -0800

Higher commodity prices lifted energy and materials stocks Tuesday and major stock indexes managed to post new 13-month highs. (Nov. 17)

Ford Fusion Named Motor Trend Car of the Year

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:37:22 -0800

The Ford Fusion is Motor Trend magazine's car of the year. (Nov. 17)

Obama Admin. Sets Sights on Financial Fraud

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:32:47 -0800

Attorney General Eric Holder and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner announce the creation of joint task force to combat financial crimes. (Nov. 17)

GM Reports $1.2B Loss, Says It Shows Progress

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:56:18 -0800

General Motors Co. says it lost $1.2 billion from the time it left bankruptcy protection through Sept. 30, far better than it has reported in previous quarters and a sign that the auto giant is starting to turn around its business. (Nov. 16)

BA Chief Touting Iberia Merger

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:31:27 -0800

The chief executive of British Airways is pushing the merger agreed with Iberia. Willie Walsh denies that the proposed deal agreed late Thursday would mean any increase in fares or reduction in standards. (Nov 13)

Fed: Banks Need Owner Consent on Overdraft Fees

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:28:07 -0800

Consumers may have to give their approval before banks can charge them large overdraft fees stemming from ATM and debit card use.(Nov. 11)

Nov. 11: Stocks Rise As Dollar Dictates Trading

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:32:44 -0800

The stock market has resumed its advance as a weak dollar and improvements in China's factories boosted hopes for an economic recovery. (Nov. 11)

There's Gold in That Thar Gold!

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:32:37 -0800

Gold prices rose to a new record of $1,114 an ounce Wednesday, confounding expectations that even the $1,000 level wouldn't hold. (Nov. 11)

Nov. 10: Dollar Gains As Risk Appetite Cools

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:33:47 -0800

Investors cooled their buying of stocks and commodities, pausing from a surge that carried major stock indexes to their highest levels in more than a year. (Nov. 10)

Nov. 9: Stocks Jump After G-20 Pledge

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:39:45 -0800

The Dow Jones industrial average has stormed to its highest level in more than a year. (Nov. 9)

Cadbury Rejects Kraft Bid As Not So Sweet

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:32:53 -0800

Cadbury has rejected a renewed $16.4 billion hostile bid from Kraft Foods after the company refused to sweeten a previous offer. (Nov. 9)

Labor Secretary Says Job Losses Are Slowing

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:32:52 -0800

Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says the worst of the job losses are behind and gives advice to job seekers. (Nov. 6)

Jobless Rate Tops 10 Percent, a First Since '83

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:46:49 -0800

The unemployment rate has surpassed 10 percent for the first time since 1983, and is likely to go higher. The AP's Mark Hamrick says this is the 22nd month the economy has lost jobs, the longest on record. (Nov. 6)

Unemployment Rate 'disappointments' White House

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:42:08 -0800

Christina Romer, a top White House economic adviser, says unemployment numbers topping 10 percent were expected, but still a disappointment. Still, she says the economy is showing some positive signs. (Nov. 6)

Europe Shocked GM to Keep Opel

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:46:38 -0800

General Motors' decision to keep its Opel and Vauxhaul subsidiaries has shocked Europe. Politicians are astonished and concerned and want more information. Many autoworkers are angry. (Nov 04)

Fed Again Pledges to Hold Rates at Record-Lows

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:32:07 -0800

The Federal Reserve pledges to keep a key interest rate at a record low for an 'extended period,' in a sign that the economy is growing, the AP's Mark Hamrick says. (Nov. 4)

Nov. 4: Stocks Give Up Gains in Last Hour

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:27:56 -0800

Investors couldn't hold on to their optimism after the Federal Reserve gave an encouraging assessment of the economy and stocks lost most of their gains in the last hour of trading. (Nov. 4)

GM's Opel Move Raises Anger, New Uncertainty

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:27:28 -0800

General Motors decision to scrap the sale of Opel raises new uncertainty over the unit's future, astonishing politicians in Germany and Russia, and prompting workers to plan walkouts in protest.(Nov. 4)

Nov. 3: Rising Commodity Prices Lift Stocks

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:39:51 -0800

Investors sidestepped some of their doubts about the economy and bought into energy and industrial stocks as commodity prices rose. (Nov. 3)

CIT Group Files for Chapter 11 Protection

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:38:49 -0800

The Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing for CIT Group was not unexpected. The lender to thousands of small and mid-sized businesses has been struggling for months to avoid collapse. (Nov. 2)

Stocks Waver, Dow Gives Up Triple-digit Gain

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:39:25 -0800

Stocks ended higher but well off their best levels of the day as volatility continued to tug at the market.(Nov. 2)

Ford Surprises With $1B Profit; Sees More in '11

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:39:25 -0800

Ford, the only Detroit automaker to dodge direct government aid and bankruptcy court, surprised investors with net income of nearly $1 billion in the third quarter.(Nov. 2)

Raw Video: Job Seekers React to Improving GDP

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:08:46 -0700

At a job service office in Florida, job seekers disagreed that an increase in the Gross Domestic Product indicated that the recession is over. They said people are still losing jobs and that finding work is still very, very hard. (Oct. 29)

Light at the End of Economic Tunnel?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:02:53 -0700

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday that he sees positive signs that the economy is recovering. The AP's Warren Levinson reports from New York, where people there aren't exactly feeling recovered. (Oct. 29)

Oct. 28: Stocks Slide As New Home Sales Fall

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:32:59 -0700

Investors dumped stocks on signs of a weaker housing market and a gloomier outlook on the economy.(Oct. 28)

Oct. 27: Mixed Data Keeps Traders at Bay

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:32:29 -0700

Mixed reports on home prices and consumer confidence gave investors little incentive to step into the market Tuesday.(Oct. 27)

Home Prices Rise but Consumer Confidence Slips

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:32:17 -0700

New data is offering mixed signals on the strength of the economy but is providing some evidence that a recovery is taking hold.(Oct. 27)

Oct. 26: Stocks Slide As Rising Dollar Hits Oil

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:26:57 -0700

A strengthening dollar and concerns about an overheated market weighed heavy on stocks Monday.(Oct. 26)

Money Minute: Home Sales Jump

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:41:32 -0700

Home sales post one of the biggest gains in years, Microsoft shares jump and a vote for universal phone chargers. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 23)

Oct. 22: Stocks Rise on Financials, Consumers

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:31:53 -0700

Investors encouraged by a good batch of earnings reports and forecasts jumped back into stocks after a two-day slide. (Oct. 22)

Money Minute: Fed Cites Improvement

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:01:58 -0700

The Federal Reserve gives an assessment how the recovery is coming, an improved outlook for U.S auto sales and Barnes and Noble unveils its eBook reader. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 21)

Oct. 21: Stocks End Lower on Bank Worries

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:32:04 -0700

Spooked traders unraveled a rally late in the session as worries mounted about banks and a jump in the price of oil. (Oct. 21)

Money Minute: Builders Face Worry

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:46:25 -0700

Housing starts rise less than expected, Apple moves gesture-based computing to the desktop and crude oil hits $80 per barrel. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 20)

Oct. 20: Stocks Fall on Economic Data, Earnings

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:27:09 -0700

A disappointing report on new home construction in September helped sent stocks lower even as many companies posted strong quarterly profits. (Oct. 20)

Money Minute: Toy Layaway Option

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:09:57 -0700

Toys R Us joins the layaway movement, the administration claims thousands of teaching jobs have been saved and home builders' mood slips. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 19)

Oct. 19: Stocks Rise on Strong Earnings

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:27:20 -0700

A handful of earnings reports revive hopes that the economy is improving and gave investors reason to dive back into stocks.(Oct. 19)

Your Money: Minimum Wage Declines

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:31:26 -0700

Minimum wage earners in Colorado can expect their hourly wages to decline on January 1st, 2010. The AP's Trevor Delaney explains.(Oct. 19)

Money Minute: Book Price War

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:16:46 -0700

Amazon.com and Wal-Mart trade book price cuts, Bank of America posts a big loss and the nation's industry continues to recover. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 16)

Your Money: Joint Bank Accounts

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:26:37 -0700

Setting up a joint bank account with your spouse may not be the wisest of moves these days. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (Oct. 16)

Your Money: Flex Spending Accounts

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:26:39 -0700

As the end of the year approaches, many of us begin to think about our flexible spending accounts and the benefits they provide. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (Oct. 15)

Money Minute: Cash for Clunkers Hangover

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:12:02 -0700

Outside of the car business, retail sales rose last month, Mattel agrees to settle a huge lawsuit over lead in toys and the FAA proposes millions in fines against a pair of airlines. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 14)

Auctioneers Thrive on Failed Businesses

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:57:37 -0700

Despite the prolonged economic downturn, auction companies have thrived. Companies that specialize in selling off the assets of failed businesses have been busy. (Oct. 14)

Your Money: Options for Open Enrollment

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:43:19 -0700

Many employers will soon begin open enrollment periods for health care. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains what options may be available for your family during this period. (Oct. 14)

Watchdog: Treasury, Fed Failed in AIG Oversight

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:32:42 -0700

Neil Barofsky, the special inspector general for TARP says that Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is "ultimately responsible" for regulators failing to rein in massive bonus payments at AIG. (Oct. 14)

Money Minute: High Court to Hear Skilling Appeal

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:10:17 -0700

The U.S. Supreme Court will consider the case of former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling, Cisco Systems bets on the future of wireless phones and Ford is one step closer to winning contract concessions. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 13)

Your Money: New Credit Card Rules

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:16 -0700

The flurry of changes to credit card terms continues, and it's drawn the attention of Congress. AP Personal Finance Editor trevor Delaney explains.(Oct. 13)

Oct. 13: J&J Earns Give Traders Little to Cheer

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:26:55 -0700

Disappointing quarterly sales from Johnson & Johnson and a warning that bank shares are overheated gave investors reason to trade cautiously. (Oct. 13)

Your Money: Watching Earnings Season

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:28:12 -0700

We're at the start of earnings season for the third-quarter. As AP Personal Finance Editor trevor Delaney explains, it's going to be an interesting time to gauge the health of corporate America. (Oct. 12)

Oct. 12: Stocks Pare Gains; Crude Higher

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:27:51 -0700

Investors waiting for quarterly earnings reports traded cautiously and sparingly Monday. (Oct. 12)

Your Money: Deadline Looms for Late Tax Filers

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:27:45 -0700

October 15th the final deadline for filing your 2008 tax return. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains why you'll pay dearly if you miss this deadline. (Oct. 9)

Oct. 9: Stocks Post Their Best Week Since July

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:27:33 -0700

Health care and utility stocks have pushed major indexes to their best weekly performance since July. (Oct. 9)

Fed Boss Sees No Rush to Boost Rates

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:25:13 -0700

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has sent a fresh signal that he's in no rush to reverse course and start boosting interest rates.(Oct. 9)

Money Minute: Retail Recovery?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:17:11 -0700

Retailers tell of a rare monthly sales gain, troubled homeowners program passes an important benchmark and new claims for unemployment benefits decline. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 8)

Your Money: Choosing Canadian Colleges

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:27:14 -0700

The tough economy is leading more families to look north to Canada for bargains - specifically for cheaper college tuition. (Oct. 8)

Oct. 8: Stocks Climb on Retail Sales, Alcoa

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:26:49 -0700

Encouraging readings on two of the best gauges of the economy's health: consumer spending and corporate profits gave investors confidence to move into stocks Thursday. (Oct. 8)

Hummer Deal Seen As Boon for Chinese Auto Ind.

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:24:56 -0700

General Motors is poised to sign a deal to sell its Hummer brand to a Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer as early as Thursday afternoon. (Oct. 8)

Your Money: Why Credit Scores Are Important

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:32:30 -0700

Shopping for a credit card is a lot more complicated than it used to be and the recent credit crunch has made getting credit much more difficult.(Oct. 7)

Stocks End Mixed As Earnings Loom

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:26:55 -0700

Investors waiting for earnings reports to start rolling in held to modest moves after a two-day spike in stocks. (Oct. 7)

Money Minute: Cheaper Winter Heat Costs

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:39:47 -0700

The government predicts consumers will get a break from heating bills this winter, Burger King plans a major makeover and the Michelin Man goes 3D. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 6)

Your Money: Shopping for Strollers

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:26:55 -0700

If you thought buying expensive transportation for your child was something that could wait until they're teenagers, think again. (Oct. 6)

First Person: Holiday Shopping Forecast

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:54:40 -0700

Scott Krugman, vice president of the National Retail Federation, gives his thoughts on the upcoming holiday shopping season. (Oct. 6)

Money Minute: Gourmet Magazine to Close

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:56:28 -0700

Conde Nast is closing four magazines including Gourmet, Vonage comes to wireless phones and UAW members ratify a contract with Deere & Co. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 5)

Oct. 5: ISM, Goldman Sachs Send Stocks Higher

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:02:07 -0700

A report that the service sector grew for the first time in more than a year gave investors a boost of confidence Monday. (Oct.5)

Your Money: Retiring on Your Own

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:09:17 -0700

Planning for retirement is something everyone considers, but not everyone does. And when it comes to singles, retirement planning is even more important. (Oct. 5)

White House Disappointed About Jobs Report

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:41:11 -0700

The White House says Friday's jobless numbers are not what the administration was expecting, but is downplaying the jump in unemployment. AP White House Correspondent Mark Smith talks to an administration official. (Oct. 2)

Your Money: Dividend Performance in 2009

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:34:14 -0700

For many investors dividend paying stocks are the old faithfuls they've come to rely on for income. But even some of those steady income generators have been forced to freeze or cut dividends in the past year. (Oct. 2)

Oct. 2: Stocks Sell Off After Bad Jobs Report

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:34:02 -0700

Stocks pared early losses, but still ended lower after a disappointing monthly jobs report brought fresh concerns that a recovery in the labor market may be a long way off.(Oct. 2)

Money Minute: Comcast NBC Universal Talks

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:38:30 -0700

Sources say Comcast is talking about taking a stake in NBC Universal, car sales slump returns and an embattled bank CEO announces plans to step down. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Oct. 1)

Your Money: FDA to Improve Communication

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:43:20 -0700

The Food and Drug Administration is planning to improve its public announcements on food and drug safety, more than three years after federal advisers recommended major changes. (Oct. 1)

Oct. 1: Stocks Have Worst Day in Three Months

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:34:21 -0700

Stocks began the fourth quarter with a slide as pessimism about the economy gripped investors.(Oct. 1)

Inexpensive Toys Expected to Fly Off Shelves

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:34:14 -0700

Summer may only be days behind us, but retailers and toy manufacturers are already looking ahead to the holiday season.(Oct. 1)

Bernanke Looks to Improve Financial Regulation

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:28:23 -0700

In testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says protecting consumers from abusive practices involving mortgages, credit cards and other financial products is "vitally important." (Oct. 1)

Money Minute: GDP Surprise

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 23:26:12 -0700

A fresh snapshot of the economy comes in better-than-expected, Coke adds more nutrition information and Wal-Mart looks to play Santa. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Sept. 30)

GM to Shut Down Saturn After Penske Walks Away

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:58:38 -0700

General Motors Co. says it's shutting down the Saturn brand after an agreement with Penske Automotive Group Inc. to acquire the unit fell apart. (Sept. 30)

Your Money: The Debate Over State Laws for Banks

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:34:11 -0700

Moderate House Democrats are drafting a proposal that would continue to shield big banks from potentially tougher state regulations when it comes to selling products such as credit cards, mortgages and savings accounts.(Sept. 30)

Sept 30: Manufacturing Slide Sends Stocks Lower

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:33:51 -0700

The stock market ended a strong third quarter with trading that reflected investors' mixed emotions about the economy.(Sept 30)

Your Money: Relief From Overdraft Fees

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:34:09 -0700

Several banks have dropped the excessive overdraft fees that have drawn the scorn of politicians and consumers alike. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (Sept. 29)

Sept. 29: Consumer Confidence Weighs on Stocks

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:34:18 -0700

A surprise drop in consumer confidence tripped up investors, a day after two corporate takeovers set off a steep market rally.(Sept. 29)

Starbucks Rolls Out Via Instant Coffee

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:29:07 -0700

Starbucks's unveiled its newest offering Tuesday, blanketing the nation with thousands of free samples of its instant coffee called Via.(Sept. 29)

Money Minute: Dealmaking Returns

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:11:35 -0700

Wall Street celebrates billion-dollar deals, lower home heating bills loom this winter and Apple says the app store has passed a new milestone. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Sept. 28)

Your Money: Airline Surcharges for the Holidays

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:33:27 -0700

Several major U.S. carriers have added surcharges for travel on and around the upcoming holiday season. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (Sept 28)

Sept. 29: Xerox, Abbott Deals Boost Stocks

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:28:16 -0700

A flurry of corporate dealmaking is giving investors a shot of confidence. (Sept. 29)

Money Minute: New Home Sales Rise

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:03:33 -0700

New home sales continue to recover, durable goods orders slide and shares of Blackberry maker Research In Motion take a hit. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Sept. 25)

Your Money: Credit Card Reforms

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:34:09 -0700

New laws designed to protect consumers and reign in excessive charges on credit cards will go into effect next year. Alan levin of Credit.com explains some of the changes. (Sept. 25)

Sept. 25: Manufacturing, Housing Weigh on Stocks

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:28:14 -0700

Stocks have fallen for a for a third day as disappointing reports on manufacturing and home sales dampened the recent enthusiasm about the economy.(Sept. 25)

Bernanke: TALF Program Still Necessary

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:27:30 -0700

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke says the TALF, a key consumer lending program is still necessary even with other emergency lending programs winding down as the economy recovers. (Sept. 25)

Russians Scrap Over New Car Scheme

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 23:25:34 -0700

Russia has introduced scrappage vouchers to encourage drivers to trade in their old cars for new models and boost the country's ailing auto industry. But drivers don't like the catch - the new car has to be made in Russia. (Sept 25)

Your Money: Career Changes and You

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:35:25 -0700

Changing jobs can be a stressful undertaking, but as AP Personal Finance Editor trevor Delaney explains, staying within the same company can help ease the transition and may even have added benefits. (Sept. 24)

Drop in Home Sales, Oil Weigh on Stocks

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:28:32 -0700

A surprise drop in home sales and another slide in oil prices pushed investors to sell stocks. (Sept. 24)

Money Minute: Fed Sees Improvement

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:34:28 -0700

The Federal Reserve says the economy is picking up, Treasury chief Geithner supports a new consumer protection effort and the search for a better potato for french fries. The AP's Mark Hamrick reports. (Sept. 23)

Your Money: Bye-bye Old Invesment Rules

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:39:52 -0700

Investors learned during a year of the stock market's worst turmoil since the Depression, that traditional rules on investing can't always be counted on. The Ap's Trevor Delaney explains. (Sept. 23)

Sept 23: Stocks End Lower Despite Fed Statement

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:30:36 -0700

Investors were encouraged by the Fed's latest improved assessment of the economy, but not enough to propel the Dow Jones industrial average past 10,000.(Sept. 23)

Rep. Frank: 'Death Panels' for Large Fin. Inst.

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:30:15 -0700

Rep. Barney Frank says new rules to dismantle large financial institutions would give Washington the power to prevent future government bailouts. (Sept. 23)

Your Money: New Debt Management Rules

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:34:14 -0700

If the Great Recession has taught people one thing, it's this: They need to take charge of their finances. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains. (Sept. 22)

Sept. 22: Commodities Carry Stocks Higher

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:33:45 -0700

A weakened dollar made commodities like oil and gold attractive bets Tuesday, which in turn helped lift energy, material and financial stocks.(Sept. 22)