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Indiana union bill: Even with Dems AWOL, lawmakers move closer to voteMost Indiana Democrats have stayed away from the opening of the state House session out of protest for a bill they say is harmful to unions. Still, a committee held a hearing on the bill Friday.
The 'Moneyball' effect hits the marketsOur collective ability to process raw data from disparate sources has vastly improved, which will increase productivity and create more effective investments.
Good news on jobs fails to lift stocksDespite a strong jobs report, the Dow lost 55 points to close at 12359 amid continued concern over Europe's financial problems
Private employment up in DecemberPrivate employers added 325,000 jobs in December, bringing the total employment level 1.81 percent above the level seen in December 2010
Jobless rate falls to 8.5 percentEmployers added 200,000 jobs聽 in the month of December
Darth Vader burger? A black bun? Oui!Darth Vader burger arrives Jan. 31 at the French fast-food chain Quick, barely a week ahead of the release of 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 3D.' Just don't call it a Darth Vader burger.
Unemployment rate falls to 8.5%; GOP still using jobs as battering ramThe US economy netted 200,000 new jobs in December, and the unemployment rate fell. Even as Democratic politicians hail the jobs report, Republicans say any number above 8 percent is unacceptable by now.- China's new European trade hub: An Irish town of 18,000The Irish town of Athlone has approved a project that could bring as many as 400 Chinese businesses to Ireland. With China facing declining growth and Ireland mired in debt, both stand to benefit.聽
Unemployment rate drops to 8.5 percentThe 'total unemployment' rate fell to 15.2 percent in December, while the traditionally reported unemployment rate dropped to 8.5 percent- Africa Rising: Sub-Saharan Africa set for 2012 boomRising demand for natural resources is a boon for countries such as Sierra Leone, Niger, and Angola. But high consumer prices still pinch Africa's middle class.
How much money do you really make?When figuring out what you earn, factor in job related costs鈥搇ike nicer clothes, gas for a long commute, and travel expenses.
Stock market divide: Asia down, Europe upStock market indexes in Asia close lower on bad news out of Europe. But European stock market indexes rise on hopes for stronger US job data.
Yearly roundup of world currencies: The yen, the rupee, and everything in betweenHow 14 of the world's largest currencies fared against the dollar in 2011.
IRS 12 times more likely to audit millionaires than the rest of usThe IRS audited one in eight millionaires who filed taxes last year while only auditing聽1 in 100 individuals earning less than $200,000 in an effort to "assure that there's equity in the system."
Tax filing deadline: IRS moves it to April 17Tax filing Americans get a two-day reprieve because of quirks in the calendar. A Washington, D.C., holiday extends tax filing season to April 17.
Bluefin tuna auctioned in Tokyo for record $736,000Bluefin tuna auction: Tokyo's聽Tsukiji fish market saw last year's record broken with the auction of a聽$736,000 bluefin tuna. 聽It also broke the record for most expensive bluefin tuna by the pound, priced at聽$1,238 per pound.
Romney's tax plan: Big benefits for the wealthy, higher deficitsMitt Romney鈥檚 tax plan would cut taxes for millions of聽households but bestow most of its benefits on those with the highest incomes. At the same time, it would significantly cut corporate taxes and add hundreds of billions of dollars to the deficit.
When will the debt bubble burst?With the Fed printing more and more money, when will the federal debt problem become too big to handle?
Why banks shun 30 million AmericansA quarter of US households have few or no ties to the banking system, which hurts their financial future. Financial reform has made it even harder for banks to serve them.
Dow takes a tiny fall; stocks mixedAfter dropping sharply early Thursday, the stock market gained steady ground for six straight hours. The Dow lost 2 points to close at 12415, its first loss of 2012.