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5 amusing stocks that aren't having any fun

Many stocks couldn't hack the recent recession and financial crisis, and had to use bankruptcy protection to restructure. More>>

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Foreclosure crisis phase 2: the negative equity dilemma

Many prime borrowers are being caught between devalued homes and job losses. Will Congress step in? Can Obama's Home Affordable Modification Program help? More>>

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6 lessons from the BP oil spill

What the tragedy of the BP oil spill has taught us about regulations, technology, and how our energy diet must change. More>>

Dead airlines and what killed them

These big-name airlines are no more. So what happened to them? More>>

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Postal Service woes: first-class stamps may climb to 46 cents

Beset by a massive budget deficit, reduced volume of mail, and rising health-care costs, the US Postal Service has proposed raising postage rates again in 2011. More>>

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Recovery loses speed as consumers turn cautious

The recovery lost momentum in the second quarter as growth slowed to a 2.4 percent pace, its most sluggish showing in nearly a year and too weak to drive down unemployment. More>>

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New rules of the road for getting a mortgage

Produced for Freddie Mac - Mortgage rates have hit a 50-year low.  Here's what homebuyers need to know about the new rules of getting a mortgage. More>>

Obama gives Chevrolet Volt a boost

Produced for General Motors - President attends groundbreaking for new lithium ion battery cell plant; opening will create jobs and help lessen country's dependence on foreign oil. More>>

The National Press Club: Beat the Deadline 5K

Produced for the National Press Club - Proceeds from the 5K, held on July 17th, will benefit the Eric Friedheim National Journalism Library, which is committed to journalism training, research, and support of a global free press. More>>

The Buick Regal returns - redesigned and redefined

Produced for General Motors - Once synonymous with the family sedan, one of America's oldest car brands is getting a new identity: Buick will roll out the Regal nameplate for the first time in six years. More>>

Are flex fuels the future?

Produced for General Motors - As the largest oil spill in U.S. history continues to leak into the Gulf of Mexico, the argument for domestically produced alternative fuels, like ethanol (E85), is back on. More>>

Growth in GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado Silverado sales are strong economic indicators

Produced for General Motors - As the economy begins to get back on its feet, signs that the recession is coming to an end are beginning to emerge. One bellwether is the sales of pick-up trucks. More>>

Cadillac Culinary Challenge pairs luxury cars with culinary experts

Produced for General Motors - The Cadillac Culinary Challenge Test Drive is allowing consumer connoisseurs to test drive top-of-the-line cars while enjoying a cooking style competition. More>>

Find trustworthy solutions to your debt problems

Produced for DebtAdvice.org - If you have debt problems, it can be hard to find trustworthy help. Speak to your creditors directly or visit a non profit agency that can help steer you in the right direction. More>>

Bill Gates in Nigeria to Kick Polio Out of Africa

Produced for Rotary International - Bill Gates gave the Kick Polio Out of Africa campaign a boost by signing the football as it traveled from Cape Town to Egypt ahead of the 2010 World Cup. More>>

Sabra opens the doors to new manufacturing plant

Produced for Sabra - Sabra is the maker of the country's best selling hummus. Their new facility immediately more than doubles Sabra's manufacturing capacity, while minimizing its impact on the environment. More>>

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