Six senators join call to lift drill ban
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
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Stocks mixed as oil ticks higher
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Stocks ended mixed on Tuesday after Wall Street moved in opposition to crude prices for most of the session and a slew of housing and economic reports left markets at a draw.
FDIC to boost insurance fund
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
The recent failure of IndyMac has sent the FDIC's insurance fund balance to its lowest levels since 1995. This is forcing the regulator to boost its reserves by increasing the fees banks pay.
Starbucks unveils $11K coffee maker
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
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More Americans insured as government steps up
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
The number of Americans without health insurance decreased last year as more people signed up for government coverage, while the nation's median income rose slightly to $50,233, new government figures show.
Lehman may form new company to limit losses
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008Fed fretted inflation
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
The Federal Reserve expressed concern about both greater inflation risks and a slowdown in the economy that could extend into next year, according to minutes of its most recent meeting.
Fannie, Freddie shares keep climbing
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
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New home sales rise, but grim news lurks
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
The housing sector offered another mixed bag of news Tuesday, as new home sales rose slightly in July only after June sales were revised downward, according to a key government report.
