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Gas prices and fuel economy: What's the connection?As gas prices rise, so too does the average fuel economy, Read writes. The average fuel economy of new cars sold in the US rose to 23.8 mpg in August as gas prices edged up to $3.82.
529 saving plans: no longer cool?Net inflows into 529 saving plans have slowed as the economy remains weak. Many parents are looking at alternatives to the 529 saving plans.
Coca-Cola's latest drink: No can. No bottle. Flavor drops.Coca-Cola to introduce Dasani fruity flavor drops. Coca-Cola sees huge potential. Next flavor drops: tea?
Russia, China: Global recovery weakeningAt Asian-Pacific summit in Vladivostok, Russia turns its attention to Asia to spur its trade prospects. China's Hu promises $157 billion domestic stimulus.
How to control marketing messagesBy controlling the first and last messages you receive about a product, marketers increase the chance that you'll buy it. Here's the best way to battle those messages and make informed purchases.
What was missing from Obama's speech? A plan.Convention speeches are not supposed to be State of the Union laundry lists. They are intended to frame a candidate鈥檚 vision. But for that vision to mean anything, it needs to be buttressed by real policy. And that went missing at both conventions, though in very different ways.
Why have millions of Americans given up looking for work?The August jobs report sent chills through Wall Street and Washington because of one eye-popping number: 368,000 Americans gave up looking for work. That makes 7 million people not counted as part of the labor force who want a job.
New data shows continued increase in food stamp recipients173,612 recipients were added to the food stamps program in June, according to the latest data from the Department of Agriculture.
Jobs outlook is tepid, but investors don't have to be glumJob growth is subdued and could stay that way well into 2013, but that doesn't mean investors can't profit by choosing stocks wisely. J.P. Morgan is introducing a new Nifty Fifty for the world's emerging markets.
Obama's speech: uplifting but short on specificsFriday's tepid jobs report is a reminder that there is still a lot to be done to grow the economy. Yet Reich writes that President Obama's convention speech lacked details on how he will address unemployment and economic inequality.
Georgia flouts federal order, withholds lunch ladies' unemployment benefitsStates nationwide are trying to cut costs by reining in unemployment benefits, but Georgia has taken a bold step by refusing to pay seasonal workers. The Obama administration is concerned.聽
Stocks nudge upward after tepid jobs reportStocks barely moved Friday following yesterday's surge in the stock market. The Dow rose 14 points and the S&P 500 was up 5.
Investors walk away from mutual funds, leaving billions on the tableOver the last several years investors have abandoned roughly $65 billion in gains by walking away from their equity mutual funds.
Total unemployment rate drops to 14.7 percentThe total unemployment rate includes both the traditional unemployment rate as well as marginally attached workers. The traditional unemployment rate also decreased in August, down to 8.1 percent.
Companies we love in 8 industries we hate A trip to the bank doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are the customer service winners in eight industries that customers hate, from airlines to cable companies.
Jobs report shows weak August numbers. Will Fed 'ease' the way?The pace of US job creation was disappointingly slow in August, signaling a recovery that is still weak and fragile as a pivotal election draws close. Will the Fed maintain low interest rates?
In-N-Out discrimination suit charges burger chain won't hire blacksIn-N-Out discrimination suit: The California-based fast-food restaurant chain denies that the discrimination suit has merit. Two black men say they weren't hired at In-N-Out because of race and age.
Service industry shows mixed activity in August. Unpredictable conditions ahead?While the overall non-manufacturing index increased, the business activity index declined 2.8 percent since July, according to a new report from the Institute for Supply Management.
New stats drive home Millennials' aversion to carsA 'perfect storm of unfortunate events' makes it difficult for the auto industry to cater to Generation Y, Read writes.
ECB bond-buying boosts markets in early tradingEuropean Central Bank's bond-buying plan continued to lift financial markets on Friday ahead of key US jobs data. European Central Bank president Mario Draghi unveiled a plan Thursday to to buy unlimited amounts of short-term bonds from euro countries that request help.
