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Rebellious unions upend German orderGermany has a tradition of good relations between unions and employers, but as support erodes for well-established groups, workers are joining smaller unions willing to buck the consensus. 聽
The Pentagon is a gas guzzlerThe Pentagon spent $17.3 billion on oil in 2011, a 26 percent increase from 2010. This despite the Pentagon's public efforts to "go green."
Stock market points to lower openStock market futures in US follow Europe, Asia lower. Stock market focus is on Greek debt deal and slowing growth in China.
Dividend-paying stocks: more gains aheadDividend-paying stocks have room to grow, says BlackRock's CIO. One reason: Investors dissatisfied with low returns on their savings will be lured by the higher payouts of dividend-paying stocks.
Breaking through the frustration of personal financeFrustration can lead to financial blunders. Here's how to calm down and make the best decisions for your financial future.
Gas prices: US and Britain's role reversalUntil recently, the United States was a big net importer of oil, while Britain was a small net exporter of oil. This meant that higher oil prices harmed the U.S. economy, but had a slightly positive effect on the U.K. economy. Now the two nations are switching roles.
Japan tsunami brought home hard lessons for automakersOn the first anniversary of the Japan tsunami, the auto industry is returning to normal after some significant disruptions. But the face of the industry has shifted.聽
Pink slime? Nothing wrong with it in school meals, USDA says.Pink slime, a controversial ammonium-treated beef, got dumped by McDonald's. But USDA defends purchases of pink slime for use in national school lunch program.聽
The problem with GrouponGroupon has yet to carve out a competitive niche for itself in the market, and it never should have been a multi-billion dollar company.
Obama strikes back at critics on gas pricesPresident Obama is underscoring his administration's work to develop alternative energy sources and increase fuel efficiency. Republicans聽accuse him of blocking projects and technology that would allow greater energy production, including the聽Keystone XL pipeline.
Oil prices buoyed by US jobs, Greek debt dealOil prices on NYMEX rose above $107 per barrel on optimism about the world economy. Oil prices in London gained 54 cents to close at nearly $126.
Tax deductions: Here are five for homeownersTax deductions for homeowners go way beyond interest on a mortgage. There are tax deductions for mortgage insurance and even energy-efficient improvements.
US adds 227,000 jobs. But are they well-paid?The US economy is creating more jobs at slightly higher pay. But the averages can be deceiving.
February jobs report brings some cheer for older workersOlder workers, the group hit hardest by the recession and slow recovery, landed the bulk of new jobs created by the improving economy, the February jobs report showed.
Less is more when it comes to toysSpending more money on fewer toys is a better tactic than buying several cheap items.
Long-term unemployment dropsWorkers unemployed 27 weeks or more declined to 5.426 million or 42.6 percent of all unemployed workers
Jobs recovery: Good news for Obama, bad for RomneyJobs are coming back fast enough to blunt Republican attacks against Obama on the economy and to rob Romney of the issue he鈥檇 prefer to be talking about in his primary battle against social conservatives in the GOP. But are jobs growing fast enough?
Unemployment down, again.in February 鈥渢otal unemployment鈥� including all marginally attached workers declined to 14.9 percent聽 from the prior month's level of 15.1 percent, while the traditionally reported unemployment rate went flat at 8.3 percent.
Stocks: What is Warren Buffett buying?Warren Buffett's involvement is good for a stock, since he's generally a long-term holder. But can that translate into profits for other investors?
Inside the Keystone pipeline: How much would it really help US consumers?Politicians paint a rosy picture of lower gas prices and abundant supply, but Canadian firms behind the Keystone pipeline expect it to supply Gulf Coast export markets and raise Midwest oil prices.
