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Stocks Move Higher on Home Building, Low Inflation
U.S. stocks moved higher Tuesday, helped by news of a pickup in home building and low inflation. But the Federal Reserve loomed large, with investors trying to guess what the central bank will say about how long it plans to keep stimulus program in place.
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Study Finds Housing Bias Against Same-Sex Couples
A new study finds that same-sex couples are treated less favorably than heterosexual couples when seeking information about rental housing advertised online.
Google Settles Suit, Clears Way for Stock Split
Google has resolved a shareholder lawsuit blocking a long-delayed stock split, clearing the way for the Internet search leader to issue a new class of non-voting shares later this year.
Apple Details Government Requests for Data
Apple says it received between 4,000 and 5,000 requests from U.S. law enforcement for customer data for the six months ended in May.
US Stock Market Moves Sharply Higher
Good news about hiring and spending at retail businesses helped send the U.S. stock market sharply higher Thursday.
How Much to Save for Retirement, Why It’s More Than You Think
Financial experts warn that a seven-figure retirement savings may not be enough for the average couple. Mellody Hobson discusses how much you should be saving and how to do it.
Gannett, Safeway, Men’s Wearhouse are Big Movers
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Oil Down Slightly, Market Awaits Demand Outlook
Oil stalled Monday, after last week’s 4 percent gain, as traders await the latest readings on oil supplies and updated forecasts for demand.
Unemployment Rate Rises to 7.6 Percent in May
The May 2013 jobs report shows that more people began looking for work; Chrysler recalls jeeps and SUVs due to a software problem and President Obama wants to bring high-speed internet to the nation’s schools. Ashley Morrison reports.
US Regains Wealth from Recession, but not Equally
America as a whole has regained all the household wealth it lost to the Great Recession and then some, thanks to higher stock and home prices.
Stocks Jump after US Jobs Report beats Forecasts
Steady growth in hiring last month sent the stock market sharply higher Friday.
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