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Insurers Pick Safest Cars
Automakers Ford, Subaru and Volkswagen lead the industry's annual list of safest new vehicles. Plus: Consumer prices show a surprise jump.
Tags: Car, MoneyWatch, Insurance, Manufacturing, Business Operations, Corporate Insurance, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-11-18
Possible Change to Tax Credit
Lawmakers are working to phase out the $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers. Plus: Decline in land-line phones hurts Verizon.
Tags: Tax Credit, MoneyWatch, Personal Finance, Taxes, Free Trade, Financial Planning, Finance, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-26
Boost for Housing Sales
Existing-home sales rose almost 9.5 percent last month as buyers took advantage of foreclosure sales and a federal tax credit. Plus: The Dow falls 109 points.
Tags: MoneyWatch, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Personal Finance, Sales, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-23
Federal Reserve Seeks To Police Bankers' Pay
The Fed unveils a plan to review pay at thousands of banks, even those that never received bailouts. Plus, unemployment claims rose more than expected last week.
Tags: Federal Reserve Board, MoneyWatch, Financial Services, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-22
Obama Seeks Pay Cuts at Bailed-Out Firms
The demand affects top execs from firms that got the most federal aid, including GM, Citigroup, and AIG. Plus: Bank earnings show more surprise profits.
Tags: MoneyWatch, Obama, Financial Accounting, Financial Services, Finance, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-21
Yahoo Soars, Housing Sinks
The Internet giant's profit outstrips estimates, but monthly housing starts and permits both fall short of forecasts. The Dow falls, but stays above 10,000.
Tags: Yahoo! Inc., MoneyWatch, Internet, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-20
Citigroup Losses: $3 Billion in 3 Months
But rival bank Goldman Sachs showa profit of $3 billion in the same quarter. Plus: Foreclosure rate jumps 5 percent this summer.
Tags: Foreclosure, Citigroup Inc., MoneyWatch, Financial Services, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-15
Dow Closes Above 10,000
The benchmark index surged to close at 10,015 after retail data and JPMorgan Chase profits beat expectations. Plus: Fed officials at odds over mortgage program.
Tags: The Dow Chemical Co., MoneyWatch, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-14
Supreme Court to Hear Enron Appeal
The high court will hear an appeal by ex-CEO Jeff Skilling. Plus: In response to a New York state probe, BofA is ready to give up documents related to its Merrill Lynch buyout.
Tags: Enron Corp., U.S. Supreme Court, MoneyWatch, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-13
Dow Climbs Closer to 10,000
Although an early rally lost some steam, the benchmark index closed just 115 points off the psychologically important mark. Plus: Gas prices slip again.
Tags: Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-12
Mixed Signs in Jobless Data
First-time unemployment claims fall to the lowest level in 10 months, but the unemployment rate is still likely to top 10 percent by year's end.
Tags: Unemployment Rate, Unemployment, MoneyWatch, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-08
Housing Prices Rise Again
A new report shows a third month of increases; prices are still down 11% from a year ago, however. Plus: Consumer confidence takes a surprise drop.
Tags: Price, MoneyWatch, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-27
Drop in New-Home Sales
The unexpected September drop was the first decline in six months. Plus, stocks slid on a mix of weak housing news; the Dow dropped 119 points.
Tags: Mix, The Dow Chemical Co., MoneyWatch, Investment, Finance, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-28
New Data: Recession Is Over
GDP increased for the first time in more than a year, buoyed by government stimulus programs. Stocks rallied, with the Dow climbing nearly 200 points.
Tags: Recession, MoneyWatch, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-10-29
Big Retailers Show Profits
Target and Saks report better quarterly earnings, and Home Depot profits beat expectations - but the stores still sound cautious about holiday shoppers.
Tags: Home Depot Inc., MoneyWatch, Retail, Financial Accounting, Finance, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-11-17
GM to Start Repaying Feds
The automaker said it has trimmed losses and can start paying back its $6.7 billion in government loans. Plus: Stocks surge on consumer spending data.
Tags: General Motors Corp., MoneyWatch, Manufacturing, Investment, Finance, video, Newspath, Alexis Christoforous, GM
Videos 2009-11-16
Obama: Jobs Are Biggest Challenge
The president praises the drop in jobless claims, but still plans to hold a jobs forum next month. Plus: Walmart announces "Black Friday" changes.
Tags: Job, MoneyWatch, Recruitment & Selection, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-11-12
Stocks Rise to New High
The Dow climbs 44 points to its highest level this year. Plus: Big department store announces bad news, and gold soars again as the dollar falls.
Tags: Department Store, Stock, The Dow Chemical Co., MoneyWatch, Retail, Investment, Finance, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-11-11
Home Prices Fall Across U.S.
As foreclosures continue to soften the market, home prices fell 11 percent from last year's levels. Plus: Fedex is predicting a lift in holiday shipping.
Tags: MoneyWatch, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-11-10
Stocks Jump on G20 Announcement
The Dow hits a new high for the year after world financial leaders pledge to keep stimulus plans in place. Plus: Oil and gold prices rise.
Tags: Stock, MoneyWatch, Leadership, Management, Alexis Christoforous
Videos 2009-11-09