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Red Vines black licorice recalled. Too much lead.Red Vines black licorice with the 'Best Before' date of 020413 contains more than twice the recommended daily limit of lead for young children. Customers can return affected bags of Red Vines black licorice for a full refund.
The worst part of buying a car? Haggling.According to a new survey, negotiating price is the most hated part of buying a car. What part of the buying process did buyers love most?
New home sales match two-year highNew home sales in July climb 3.6 percent, matching May's total of new home sales. The supply of new homes for sale falls to a 49-year low.
A defense of the hedge fund industry. Really.The hedge fund industry has its issues, but buying up Apple stock is not one of them.
Stocks retreat as conviction about Fed fadesDow sees its biggest loss in more than a month as traders reassess what moves the Federal Reserve might make next month. S&P 500 falls 11 points. Gold jumps.聽
Don't be (too) afraid of a fixer-upperRenovating an old house can give you a big bang for your buck. But don't tackle any projects that would be better left to a professional.
Hot new trading trend: European stocksTypically, Europe doesn't get a lot of love from Wall Street. But more and more, traders are beginning to go after quality Euro stocks.
Jobless claims rise. Wait, that's good news?Jobless claims were projected to drop last week, but they rose unexpectedly instead. But despite the scary numbers, the jobless claims data may include signs that the economy is making forward progress.
CBO releases new budget outlook. What does it tell us?The basic message of the Congressional Budget Office's new budget outlook isn't really new, but it highlights the gap between the deficit and the laws we are making to pay for it.
Home sales rise as housing market rebounds. Slowly.Home sales rose in July, continuing a slow rebound for the housing market. Home sales have been a rare bright spot in the economy this year.
Economic data goofs make the case for metadataAnyone can look at a set of data and misinterpret it. That's why it should be fleshed out with pertinent information.
Washington goes green? Three senators who drive plug-in cars.Plug-in cars are now DC approved 鈥� President Obama recently signed a bill allowing the installation of electric car-charging stations in US Capitol parking garages. Will this prompt more lawmakers to go electric?
Stock market erases losses on Fed signalsAfter spending most of the day in negative territory, the S&P 500 rebounds to eke out a gain after the release of the minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting.聽
Prospect of new wave of austerity looms over BritainNew data show Britain's tax receipts down and government borrowing up in July, prompting criticism that Cameron's Conservative government is doing 'too little, too slowly' to engineer an economic recovery.
Droughts send food prices soaring. 20 ways to save.Drought conditions across the country are already affecting meat and dairy prices this year 鈥� with a price hike on corn to come. In the face of soaring food prices, here are 20 ways you can cut costs.- How's business in India? Watch BangaloreBangalore, known as a magnet for India's technology jobs, is facing competition for investment from other cities, but business conditions are tough across India.
How a short-term mortgage can save you long-term cashWhen it comes to mortgages, the wide range of available options can be overwhelming. Here are a few basic tips to narrow down your search.
Most stolen car of 2012? The 'winner' is...The most stolen car of 2012聽 isn't fancy, expensive, or even new. For the fourth year in a row, the 'winner' is the 1994 Honda Accord. Here's why the popular family car topped thieves' lists.
Should Michael Dell resign? Dell continues PC sales slump.Dell CEO Michael Dell is struggling to defend the market share of聽 what was once the world's top PC maker against Asian rivals like Acer and Lenovo, not to mention Apple. Michael Dell intends to slash nearly $2 billion in costs over the next few years.
Nine great cars for back to school While students don鈥檛 necessarily have a car on their back-to-school shopping list, when they do, it鈥檚 safe to say that they鈥檙e 鈥渂udget constrained鈥� 鈥� and that their parents will want safety and dependability. So that gem with the loud exhaust and fast-and-furious spoiler strapped to the trunk is probably a no-go. Instead, think affordable style. Here are nine great used cars that just might occupy the crossroads where young drivers, their parents, and their budget can meet: