10:00pm: U.S. bank says Panasonic offer to buy interest in electronics rival is unacceptable. (more)
9:29pm: Book seller says progress made in turnaround effort will allow to remain independent; company's loss widens. (
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6:53pm: The settlement resolves an investigation into whether the medical conglomerate bribed 11 diabetic suppliers into switching patients from competitor drugs. (
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6:06pm: The DVR-maker benefits in the third quarter from a $105 million settlement for a suit claiming patent violations, but revenue declines nearly 15%. (
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5:09pm: The cash-raising bank could be upgraded if it continues to get capital, says Fitch Ratings, which affirmed Morgan's credit rating. (
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4:18pm: Falling oil prices turn against the company's fuel hedges. (
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3:30pm: The feds are trying to stimulate housing activity, but two earlier efforts show success won't come easy. (
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3:30pm: The word was looked up on Merriam-Webster's online dictionary so frequently during the financial crisis that the publisher says it was an obvious choice. (
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3:11pm: Safety group says to use toilet roll tube to gauge if toys pose a potential choking risk; warnings on lead, soft plastics. (
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2:17pm: Increased digital revenue helped push earnings well above Wall St. expectations. (
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1:29pm: Every day brings more news about the government's efforts to fix the economy. Here is how the plans are taking shape. (
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12:40pm: The $800 billion plan to get banks to make more loans may work but it won't help struggling homeowners. And some worry that more debt is the wrong solution. (
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12:20pm: While a survey showed fewer shoppers are expected, a sharp drop in gas prices may leave some with some extra cash to spend and deals may draw out others. (
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12:08pm: Shares up nearly 7% in morning trading, but analysts expect troubled bank to post losses going forward. (
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11:59am: The FDIC is keeping close tabs on 171 banks. Here are answers to common questions about how the agency IDs troubled banks. (
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11:58am: Top executives agreed to a series of pay restrictions, including canceling bonuses, as the troubled insurer struggles to stay afloat. (
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11:56am: President-elect, seeing tough fiscal choices ahead, nominates Congressional budget director Orszag to run Office of Management and Budget. (
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11:47am: Why he's a popular choice: At a time of great uncertainty, he asks the right questions. (
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11:42am: Fewer foreclosures are going all the way through to auction sales and bank repossessions, according to coalition. (
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11:03am: Blue-chip indicator rises again, but Nasdaq loses steam. New government lending plan and weak economy are in focus. (
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11:02am: The feds have poured $45 billion into Citi, but so far even costly half-measures haven't worked during this crisis. (
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10:41am: The greenback is down against major currencies as the Fed and Treasury announce a plan to lend billions in an attempt to backstop consumer debt. (
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10:29am: Convenience store chain targets cost-conscious shoppers with snacks priced up to 20% less than brand-name foods. (
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10:15am: A host of online services can help business owners save money, make fewer mistakes and concentrate on more important stuff. (
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10:06am: When a Hawaii couple had to replace their roof, they seized the chance to become energy independent. (
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10:01am: The FDIC reports that the number of troubled banks grew to 171 in the third quarter, most since 1995. Bank profits have second-worst quarter since 1990. (
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10:00am: But business research group says weak economic conditions remain a concern for American consumers. (
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9:36am: Average U.S. price falls for 69th straight day, according to national survey. (
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9:30am: Disruptors: By shedding the trappings of a traditional law firm, Axiom's Internet-connected attorneys offer legal services at a deep discount. (
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9:01am: Investor Daily: Experts say there's money to be made in select overseas industries and developing countries - if you can stomach the risk. (
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9:00am: A Case-Shiller survey shows a 16.6% annual decline in the summer months as the housing picture continues to deteriorate. (
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8:39am: Crude prices fall after climbing in the previous session, as investors mull economic data. (
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8:36am: Gross domestic product falls 0.5% in the third quarter, showing greater economic weakness than original reading. (
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7:28am: The entertainment giant teams up with Topps to launch the first trading card game to debut on the Internet and then appear in stores. (
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7:18am: Government liquidity programs have resulted in lower borrowing costs, but demand for corporate debt is slow to rebound. (
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6:25am: Vikram Pandit and Ken Lewis worry about what Hank Paulson and Ben Bernanke will do next. It's Sheila Bair they should fear. (
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6:04am: Stocks rally in Asia Tuesday, while European markets are little changed. (
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5:32am: Wall Street tries to extend record-setting Dow rally into a third session on bailout details from Fed and Treasury. (
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4:23am: Central bank and Treasury announce a massive plan to jumpstart lending. (
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