Tech stocks jump to the front of market's charge
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Stocks Wednesday extended their more than 2-month-old recovery. Beneath the surface, though, tech stocks that were pummeled during the market's correction are pulling ahead in what's been an even more impressive rally since March.
Egypt's economy soars; so does misery
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Egypt today has all the earmarks of a gathering boom. Strange then, that most Egyptians seem so miserable. "Living conditions are difficult. Everyone is suffering because of higher prices," says a weary Gomaa Ali, a local restaurant owner.
Slow economy hits Hispanics hard
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Unemployment is rising faster among Hispanics than the rest of the U.S. population as the economy slows, a development that has ripple effects across the nation and into Latin America.
Networks may struggle to meet upfront expectations
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The women of Desperate Housewives had it tough when a tornado tore through their town. Now, the show's parent network - ABC - and its broadcast brethren face harsh winds of change as they enter TV's upfront selling period.
Senator wants FTC to join Countrywide investigation
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Wed 3:04 pm ET
A Democratic lawmaker on Wednesday urged federal regulators to investigate alleged mistreatment by Countrywide Financial Corp. of homeowners in bankruptcy.
Inflation may be worse than consumer price index shows
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Wed 8:32 am ET
Technical factors held down the government's consumer price index in April, but economists say inflation isn't whipped. The CPI rose 0.2% in April, down from 0.3% in March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.
Foreclosures skyrocket 65% in April
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More U.S. homeowners fell behind on mortgage payments last month, driving the number of homes facing foreclosure up 65% versus the same month last year and contributing to a deepening slide in home values, a research company said Tuesday.
Tightrope: Heed the signs that you're overworked
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Wed 1:37 am ET
Hi Gladys, I have been in the food service business for the past seven years. A couple of months ago I responded to a request for proposal that a large organization had posted on its website for a food service company.
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