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Morgan Stanley, Citigroup May Merge Brokerage Units
37 minutes ago
Morgan Stanley and Citigroup are deep in talks about a merger of their brokerage operations, people familiar with the situation told CNBC. The deal, in effect, would become a long-term sale of Citi's Smith...
Democrats Recasting TARP As Their Own Stimulus Plan
3 hours ago
Democrats are drafting new legislation for the Wall Street bailout fund, redirecting its bounty to Main Street even though President-elect Obama's stimulus package covers some of the same needs.
Unemployment Carnage: What Jittery Employees Can Do
4 hours ago
Transform that nervous energy into making sure that should you get the call to the conference room next, you're poised to land on your feet, and then some.
Many Jobs on Wall Street May Never Come Back
4 hours ago
"The world has certainly changed and the massive growth industry that was Wall Street for the past 20 to 25 years is probably a thing of the past," says one executive.
Nation's Jobless Rate Hits 7.2 Percent
4 hours ago | 18 comments
Unemployment rate rises to highest level since 1993 as 524,000 jobs are lost in December alone...
Most Asian Markets Fall Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Jan 9, 2009
Most Asian stock markets fell Friday amid more corporate gloom and worries that a key U.S. jobs report could show recession in the world's largest economy is deepening.
Job Losses Mount, Retail Sales Fall
Jan 8, 2009
The fallout from one of the worst holiday sales seasons in decades has begun for retailers.
Best Day to Buy a Plane Ticket Is...
Jan 8, 2009 | 1 comment
Travel experts say there's one day in the week that is the best day to get the cheapest air fare.
Obama Stimulus Plan Could Take Area Road Projects Out of Holding Pattern
Jan 8, 2009
Governors Tim Kaine and Martin O'Malley say one of the most immediate results of Barack Obama's stimulus plan would be that road construction projects now on hold could get a jumpstart.
The Search for the Next Big Thing at CES
2 hours ago | 1 comment
The latest and greatest in tech gadgetry opens its doors for thousands of consumers to dive in.
Are Video Games Recession Proof?
Jan 8, 2009 | 1 comment
Discussing whether video games can still do well in a recession, with Paul Raines, Gamestop COO
Obama's Stimulus Package: Will It Be Too Big To Work?
Jan 8, 2009 | 1 comment
Though most economists agree that bigger is better at this point, they also say size and complexity of the stimulus package could slow its passage at a time when the economy needs a quick-fix.
The Polaroid Camera Is Back!
Jan 8, 2009
The new camera is digital, but the prints are still grainy, and the colors are still slightly off with faces tending toward a deathly blue-green.
Obama Asks Congress to Press Pause on DTV Switch
Jan 8, 2009 | 50 comments
President-elect Barack Obama is urging Congress to postpone the Feb. 17 switch from analog to digital television broadcasting.
Opening Calls for Europe's Major Indexes
Jan 8, 2009
Opening calls for the London, Paris and Frankfurt on Jan.8, 2009
Madoff Exposure Spreads to Labor Union Pension Funds
Jan 8, 2009 | 5 comments
The financial carnage coming out of the Bernard Madoff investment scandal is now spreading from charities and wealthy individuals to labor union pension funds. In recent days, several have fessed up to...
Madoff Plotted to Mail $173M to Friends and Family: Feds
Jan 8, 2009 | 19 comments
Checks found on his desk at the time of his arrest were further evidence that he wants to hide his assets from burned investors.
Brits' Interest Rates Lowest Since 1694
Jan 8, 2009
The Bank of England on Thursday cut interest rates to the lowest level in its 315-year history, taking it into uncharted territory as it attempts to ward off a prolonged recession.
Obama Makes Plea for Swift Economic Stimulus
Jan 8, 2009
Hear the President-elect's comments on the future of the economy.
Obama: Pass the Stimulus or the Recession Will Linger
Jan 8, 2009 | 43 comments
"I don't believe it's too late to change course, but it will be if we don't take dramatic action as soon as possible," Obama said.
Stocks Inch Up on Mortgage News
Jan 8, 2009 | 3 comments
Wall Street traded lower for much of the session after a profit warning from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. intensified fears that consumers are even worse off than thought. Their reluctance to spend — evident in...
A Look into the Future of Tech
Jan 8, 2009
Techies, try and restrain yourself. A TV the width of your credit card and a 3D webcam are just a couple of new gadgets introduced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.
Macy's to Shutter 11 Stores in 9 States
Jan 8, 2009 | 8 comments
Clearance sales at the stores begin next week.
Pink Slips Pile Higher Amid Deepening Recession
Jan 8, 2009
Last year could be the worst year of job losses since 1945.
On a Tight Budget? Apply to Harvard
Jan 8, 2009
Fancy-pants, Ivy League colleges are so expensive that only the wealthiest can possibly afford them. Right? Not necessarily...
Inaugural Parade Tickets Sell Out in 1 Minute
Teenage Girl's Body Found in Prince William County
Extensive Inauguration Transportation Plans Released
Teenage Girl's Body Found in Prince William County
Worried About Job Security?
Five Hospitalized After I-95 Crash