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- Netflix out-subscribes HBO in the US, takes on network TVNetflix has in effect become the fifth most-watched television network in the US, fueled by its critically acclaimed 'House of Cards' and 'Orange is the New Black' series.听
- 3.85-carat diamond dug up by teen in Arkansas3.85-carat diamond is the 396th diamond found this year at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park. An Oklahoma City teenager dug up the 3.85-carat diamond, which is about the size of a jellybean. 聽
- Stocks mixed as S&P 500 inches to new highStocks were largely flat on Wall Street Monday as the Standard & Poor's 500 index inched to a new high.听Rising company profits have been one of the key supports for this year's rally in stocks.
- JPMorgan's record-breaking fine won't faze Jamie DimonJPMorgan's reported $13 billion settlement with the US Justice Department doesn't pose any threat to CEO Jamie Dimon's job security, analysts say.听
- Stocks push further into record territoryStocks rose聽further into record territory Friday as investors turn their attention from politics to profits.听Investors pushed up stocks on surprisingly good profits from companies in industries both old and new.
- Google stock poised to hit all-time highGoogle stock is set to open at a record Friday after surging Thursday on a stellar earnings report. Google stock surged 9.2 percent in Thursday trading.听
- Stocks hit all-time high after debt dealStocks surged on Wall Street Thursday as investors moved past the government shutdown and debt ceiling crisis and focused instead on corporate earnings.听The focus on earnings is a change of pace for stocks, which had been absorbed in Washington's political drama over the last month.
- Spirit Airlines fire stemmed from engine failureSpirit Airlines fire on an Atlanta bound jet had an engine that sustained an especially serious type of engine failure, an NTSB official said Wednesday. The Spirit Airlines fire caused no injuries, and the plane made a safe emergency landing.听
- IBM stock falls after tech giant's earning's missIBM stock falls 6 percent in after-market trading. Although net income rose for the quarter, IBM stock took a hit because revenue fell $1 billion short of what analysts had been expecting.
- Harley-Davidson recall: 'Do not ride' some '14 bikesHarley-Davidson recalls more than 29,000 touring motorcycles built between May and October of this year. Problems with a hydraulic clutch, which could make it difficult to stop or slow the bikes, prompted the Harley-Davidson recall. 聽
- JPMorgan to admit wrongdoing in London Whale debacleJust one month after JPMorgan paid out $920 million to quell 4 regulatory probes into its $6.2 billion in derivative losses, the bank is facing another fine.
- Stocks soar after Senate reaches deal on US debtStocks jumped Wednesday after聽Senate leaders agreed to fund the government through Jan. 15 and extend government borrowing through Feb. 7.
- Stocks fall as investors wait for WashingtonStocks waxed and waned Tuesday as talk of a debt deal in Washington made investors wonder just how pessimistic they should be. Stocks were flat or down all day.听
- Walmart: Food stamps spree caused by XeroxWalmart food stamps recipients empty store shelves in Louisiana recipients after a glitch eliminates spending limits on their debt cards. Outage caused glitch for Walmart food stamps spree, Xerox says, but retailers have procedure for such problems. 聽
- Banksy sells original artwork worth thousands for $60 in NYCBanksy, the mysterious British graffiti artist causing a sensation in New York City, says he sold a few of his works of art for up to $60 apiece, far below the thousands Banksy's works typically fetch.
- Social Security or a paycheck? Why older workers are delaying retirement.Social Security: A new survey found that half of workers expect to retire later than they previously thought, and plan to keep working for pay even while eligible for Social Security.
- F-35 fighter jets: Norway doubles its order for F-35 fighters, from 6 to 12F-35 fighter jets: Norway is increasing its purchase order on F-35 fighter jets from six fighters to 12, Norwegian officials announced. In 2011, Norway ordered four F-35 fighter jets.
- Social Security increase will be small 鈥 againSocial Security increase for 2014 will be about 1.5 percent, according to preliminary figures. The Social Security increase is one of the smallest in 40 years because inflation has been tame this year.听
- Food stamp debate holds up farm billFood stamp program would be cut by $39 billion over a decade under House proposal. The Senate version would cut food stamps much less.听
- Dominick's to be sold or closed as Safeway exits ChicagoDominick's chain is Safeway's lowest-performing division. Grocery giant will sell or close all 72 Dominick's stores in the Chicago area.