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Stocks end flat after HP shocker, Fed warningDow drops less than 8 points despite Bernanke warming of 'fiscal cliff' dangers and HP disclosure that it will have to take an $8.8 billion charge for accounting 'improprieties' at a company it acquired last year.
Autonomy founder 'shocked' by HP's fraud allegationsHP says it will have to take a huge $8.8 billion charge for 'serious accounting improprieties' at Autonomy. Autonomy founder Lynch fires back, saying the problems occurred after HP acquired the company last year.聽
Why wait for Black Friday? Deals you can get right now.Terms like 'Black Friday' and 'Cyber Monday' are getting outmoded as retailers offer specials earlier than Thanksgiving. JoS. A. Bank, for one, has a sale that runs through Wednesday.
Set clear long-term financial goalsMake sure your long-term goals are realistic ones, not involving things that are far outside your control, Hamm writes.
How Twinkies could survive even if Hostess doesn'tThe financial fate of Hostess Brands still appears uncertain, but several companies are eager to step in if the iconic bakery fails, which means Twinkies and Ho Hos could live on.
5 essential Black Friday appsGoing Black Friday shopping? These five free smartphone apps will help you find the best deals and stay organized on the big day. Happy shopping!
With fiscal cliff, is AARP too firm on Medicare?Protecting Medicare benefits has to include figuring out a way of actually paying for them, not just lending moral support for them, Rogers writes.
Existing home sales climb in SeptemberHome sales in the US rose 2.1 percent since September and climbed 10.9 percent above the level seen in October 2011.聽
Black Friday 2012: the best electronics deals so farBlack Friday is the perfect time to save big on the latest and greatest electronics. Here are some of the best Black Friday deals on tablets, smart phones, cameras and MP3 players.
Sandy shortens rental car supply ahead of ThanksgivingMany rental car lots in the northeastern US are sitting empty this holiday season, due to Hurricane Sandy, Read writes.
All things equal, buy localWhen online prices match in-store prices, it's best to buy local, Hamm writes.
Apple's 'insane' sell-off ends. Stock jumps.Apple's 'insane' sell-off over two months took the stock down nearly 21 percent before it rebounded. Topeka Capital Markets analyst, who tagged the Apple sell-off as 'insanely insane,' sees earnings per share growing 20 to 30 percent a year.
Wal-Mart Black Friday walkout: How bad will it be?Several groups of disgruntled Wal-Mart employees are planning a walkout on Black Friday. They've tried such tactics before with limited effect, but they promise a huge effort Friday.
Hostess, union to give mediation one last try. Can Twinkies be saved?A judge asks Twinkies maker Hostess and union lawyers to participate in mediation Tuesday to resolve their differences. If they fail, bankruptcy motions will resume Wednesday and 18,000 jobs will be lost.
Behind the rallyWhen in doubt, stay long quality and use rallies to pare back the stuff that needs global growth to work, Brown writes.
Ford Fiesta to get 3-cylinder engine in 2014Ford Fiesta owners in the US will have the option of ordering Ford's EcoBoost engine. The engine delivers 123 horsepower, but fits under an airline seat
Home sales up, inventory down: good for home prices and for buildersThe US housing recovery marched on in October with several positive signs: sales, prices, and permits to build new homes were up, and the supply of homes for sale was the lowest in years.
Stocks rise on hopes for budget dealStocks had their biggest gain in two months Monday, breaking the post-election slump. Hope that Washington will reach a deal on the federal budget drove stocks upward.
Dreaming of a windfallDreaming about striking it rich is fun, but that type of magical thinking can hold you back, Hamm writes.
Why we should stop obsessing about the deficitThe nation's problem is not the deficit but a lack of good jobs and sufficient growth, Reich writes.
