World markets rally as gold hits new record high
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1 hour, 26 minutes ago World markets rose sharply Monday amid further hopeful signs about the economic recovery. Commodity stocks led the charge, particularly in London, after gold hit another record high amid renewed dollar weakness.
Economic survey: Job losses to bottom out in 1Q
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7 minutes ago Economists expect the joblessness that has weighed down the nation's economic recovery will start to slowly abate in 2010, but they predict consumers will continue to keep a tight rein on spending, according to a new survey.
Tyson Foods loses money in 4th quarter on charge
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11 minutes ago Tyson Foods, the world's largest meat producer, lost money in its fiscal fourth quarter primarily on a hefty goodwill impairment charge.
Late payments on credit cards drop in 3rd quarter
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Mon 12:41 am ET For the first time in a decade, more people paid their credit card bills on time in the third quarter this year than in the second quarter.
Home sales likely rose again in October
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1 hour, 5 minutes ago Home resales for October are projected to rise to the highest level in more than two years as first-time buyers, anticipating that a tax credit would soon expire, rushed to beat the clock.
Gaps for consumers in Democrat health care bills
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1 hour, 22 minutes ago For consumers, the health care bills taking final shape in Congress don't rate close to a perfect 10. The Democratic measures would leave 12 million or more eligible Americans uninsured.
Oil rises above $78 amid Iranian war games
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1 hour, 18 minutes ago Oil prices rose above $78 a barrel Monday as Iran's war games, aimed at protecting its nuclear plants, deepened tensions in the oil-rich region.
Stock futures point to higher opening
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14 minutes ago Stock futures are pointing to a higher opening Monday as the dollar weakened and investors try to snap a three-day losing streak.
Germany warns fellow EU gov'ts against GM jobs aid
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1 hour, 39 minutes ago Germany warned fellow European governments on Monday against offering financial aid to General Motors Europe in exchange for job guarantees, hours ahead of a meeting in Brussels to discuss the future of the company.
Heritage Oil to sell Ugandan fields to Italy's Eni
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1 hour, 34 minutes ago British oil exploration company Heritage Oil PLC said Monday it has agreed to sell its stakes in two Ugandan fields to Italy's Eni SpA for up to $1.5 billion.
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