Economic survey: Job losses to bottom out in 1Q - AP - 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 - AP - 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 - AP - 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 - AP - 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 - AP - 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 - AP - 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 - AP - 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 - AP - 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 - AP - 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.