6:37pm: The state's governor calls for quick legislative action to help ease the $11.2 billion deficit. (more)
6:23pm: Jury finds oil company not guilty of human rights violations during a 1998 protest in Nigeria. (
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5:59pm: The nation's governors on Tuesday will make their case to the president-elect for federal money to stem the economic downturn. Experts say the sooner aid is given, the better. (
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5:24pm: The state's governor calls lawmakers into a special session to address the state's $11.2 billion deficit. (
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4:42pm: The New York City-based bank, which acquired the collapsed bank, is eliminating more than 20% of WaMu's work force. (
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3:34pm: Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said more needs to be done. The agency is 'actively' developing additional programs to boost lending. (
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2:01pm: The greenback gains on the euro and the British pound, but falls against the Japanese yen, as the U.S. economy is declared to be in a recession. (
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1:58pm: Fed chief says economic outlook remains weak, and the Fed will continue to use its tools to fight the crisis - but rate cuts may not be coming. (
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1:40pm: A suit from bankruptcy court shines a light on the unusually close relationship between a collapsed fund and two traders from FTN Financial. (
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1:17pm: The healthcare giant faces a steep patent cliff - but it has the cash to bridge it. (
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12:36pm: The Texas-based chicken producer files for chapter 11 protection, but will keep the company running. (
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12:26pm: The National Bureau of Economic Research declares what most Americans already knew: the downturn has been going on for some time. (
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12:12pm: Gerri Willis gives tips on how to find a job in a recession. (
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11:33am: Retailers enjoyed better sales over the weekend than expected. But few believe the good news will last and some fear a wave of bankruptcies ahead. (
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11:28am: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York launches a search for a new president as Timothy Geithner prepares for the role of Treasury secretary. (
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11:12am: House Speaker promises to have a huge economic stimulus bill waiting for Obama's signature on inauguration day. (
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10:40am: Stocks slump as U.S. recession is officially called and signs point to a prolonged slowdown. (
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10:38am: Struggling U.S. automaker may sell off its Swedish brand to raise needed cash. (
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10:32am: October construction spending falls more than analysts had expected, a sign of persistent economic weakness. (
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10:26am: Firm predicts season sales at $29.2 billion, unchanged from last year. (
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10:16am: Regulators are coming down on retirement planners' credentials. You should be on guard too. (
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10:11am: Purchasing managers survey shows overall economy is in contraction for second straight month. (
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10:09am: High-profile openings at Microsoft, Yahoo, and ... Google? (
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10:09am: In the aftermath of attacks that killed more than 170 people in Mumbai, Indian stocks fall sharply. (
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9:43am: Price remains above $2 a gallon in only 3 states and the District of Columbia. (
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9:33am: The health care products company plans to boost its presence in cosmetic and reconstructive medicine. (
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9:22am: There's more of it today than there ever was this summer. And this time around, it really is making oil more expensive. (
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9:10am: Yields on government debt fall to historic lows as investors flock to the safety of U.S. debt. (
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8:28am: AIG agrees to sell its wealth management branch to Aabar Investments PJSC of Abu Dhabi (
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8:24am: Global sales for memory capacity in cameras, phones, and music players decline from the previous year. (
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8:19am: Contract ends at 3-1/2 year low. Investors on hold as OPEC decides to wait until Dec. 17 meeting in Algeria to determine output levels. (
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7:34am: Central bankers will discuss options for getting loan money to Japanese firms, who say tight credit is hampering their ability to raise funds. (
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7:09am: Irish airline claims takeover of rival will create 1,000 jobs as it expands short-range fleet. (
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6:38am: Regulators ignored warnings about risky mortgages, delayed regulations on the industry. (
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6:18am: After last week's rally, global stocks turn negative ahead of U.S. economic news. (
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4:53am: Wall Street tumbles as economic anxiety moves back into focus for investors. (
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4:05am: Budget carrier announces new offer for the 70% of Aer Lingus it does not already own. (
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3:42am: Index of 'Twelve Days' song items' cost rises 10.9% in 2008. (
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