4:43pm: Internet search giant reports second-quarter earnings of 10 cents per share. Sales grew 8% versus last year. (more)
4:29pm: Hurt by higher loan loss provisions, nation's largest thrift reports worse-than-expected results. (
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3:36pm: Federal task force finds that supply and demand for oil are largely responsible for the commodity's record rise. (
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2:56pm: The automaker plans to bring six small autos to the United States, in addition to the previously announced Fiesta subcompact and European Focus. (
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2:25pm: Decision on Texas' request for waiver on ethanol gasoline requirement gets put on hold as agency reviews public comments. (
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2:09pm: Research firm says 63,061 homes were lost to foreclosure between April and June. (
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2:05pm: Plans are afoot to prod the nation into using much more renewable energy. Can it be done, and what's the cost? (
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1:43pm: Regions and Wachovia slash their dividends, but other banks, led by Bank of America, insist they have enough capital. (
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12:49pm: Mini brand unit, bolstered by 34% jump in sales, eyes summer 2009 U.S. introduction of fuel-efficient electric cars. (
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11:13am: Government report also notes prices fell 0.3% April to May, seasonally adjusted; price index down nearly 5% from 2007 peak. (
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10:56am: Senate Democrats 'Stop Excessive Speculation Act' gives CFTC more leeway to punish oil price manipulation. (
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10:55am: Bad news from AmEx and Wachovia should serve as a reminder that it's still a troubling time for many financial stocks. (
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10:32am: Bernanke & Co. do not set interest rates, and they're not about to run out of money for bailouts. (
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10:14am: Oilman turned wind guru tells Congress that his plan would reduce the nation's dependency on foreign oil by 38%. (
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10:08am: Treasurys fall after a Fed official says inflation remains a top concern for the U.S. economy. (
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10:06am: Sovereign fund Mubadala and GE plan commercial finance unit, aircraft service and sales in Middle East; Mubadala intends to invest over $2B over three years. (
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10:01am: Budget agency puts possible price tag on Bush plan to stabilize mortgage finance giants Fannie and Freddie - says 50% chance money won't be needed. (
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9:56am: Crude prices tumble on last day of August contract, as economic fears resume on the back of Wachovia loss and Paulson comments. Gulf storm disruption fears ease. (
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9:56am: Sinking oil prices help Wall Street erase earlier losses and end the day higher. (
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9:30am: German Finance Ministry hits an optimistic note on Europe's largest economy, propelling euro to $1.59. (
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9:23am: When brands are linked to iconic founders, outliving them is a tricky task. At Newman's Own, leaders are laying plans for the brand to reach the next generation. (
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9:22am: Slump in fighter jet business hurts second-quarter earnings at No. 1 defense contractor; offset by strong sales in space, electronics and IT. (
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8:52am: President of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Charles Plosser says inflation needs to tackled, even if the financial downturn hasn't been resolved. (
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8:38am: Parent of No. 2 airline rallies despite losses caused by high fuel prices, severance-related downsizing charges. (
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8:22am: Despite a 6.7% jump in sales, second-quarter earnings dive at No. 1 shipping carrier; forecast lowered. (
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8:10am: Treasury Secretary says proposal is key to restoring confidence in mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. (
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7:50am: Oil field services company meets Wall Street estimates as it focuses on the Middle East and the global oil market. (
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7:17am: Russ Smyth, former president of McDonald's Europe, will lead the tax preparer as president and CEO starting Aug. 1. (
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7:16am: Nation's No. 4 bank misses analysts' forecasts and cuts dividend, but insists it is adequately capitalized. (
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6:59am: Excluding settlement costs, health care provider made 64 cents per share, beating Wall Street estimates. (
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6:52am: The nation's fourth-largest bank will no longer offer mortgages through brokers starting July 25. (
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6:46am: Prices for gasoline, diesel and ethanol retreat again, according to AAA survey. (
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6:00am: Shell says production in the Gulf of Mexico won't be affected by Tropical Storm Dolly. (
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5:24am: Reports from Apple, American Express and Wachovia set the stage for a big opening selloff. (
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4:49am: Plunge in stock prices of the two mortgage finance giants triggered scrutiny by bank examiners, according to NYT. (
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4:20am: Partnership aims to tackle issues that will crop up when electric vehicles are rolled out. (
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