7:32pm: The government is weighing plans to drive rates as low as 4.5%. But experts say that won't be enough to stabilize the housing market. More
6:35pm: The car rental company takes giant steps to reduce costs by $150 million a year.
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6:21pm: Investment research firm says money flowed out of both stock and bond based mutual funds last week.
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4:55pm: Commercial banks have borrowed less from the Fed in the past week, but the central bank is lending more to investment firms.
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2:41pm: The government has initiated two corporate debt-purchasing programs that have gotten little attention, but are making a sizeable impact in the credit market.
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2:36pm: Industry advocates gather in Washington to outline hopes and expectations from a new Obama administration.
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2:10pm: AAA survey declines for 78th straight day, with gas above $2 a gallon in only 3 states.
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1:42pm: Freddie Mac says 30-year mortgage rates averaged 5.53% this week as the government pumps more money into the economy.
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1:41pm: The Treasury's plan to make home payments more affordable doesn't address the main problems with the housing market.
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12:09pm: Poll finds four in 10 believe the economy is worsening, but fewer believe depression is likely within next 12 months.
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11:52am: Fed chief says a revitalized housing market is key to economic recovery, and that foreclosure prevention deserves increased government attention.
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11:45am: Three European central banks slash interest rates, and lending rates ease further. Debt prices remain at record levels.
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11:38am: Treasury's point man on the $700 billion bailout plan says the fund needs to be flexible enough to deal with unexpected challenges.
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11:15am: Three steps to make sure your clients pay up - even in this lousy market
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11:13am: The key to building a better mattress business: wake up an old product.
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10:55am: Wall Street retreats on weak economic readings and auto bailout hearing. Friday's employment report looms.
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10:52am: Chipmaker says weaker-than-expected consumer demand will hurt sales in fourth quarter.
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10:17am: The CEOs of GM, Ford and Chrysler are back on Capitol Hill asking for loans and trying to undo damage they did during the previous auto bailout hearings.
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10:13am: Government says the demand for manufactured goods fell 5.1%.
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9:08am: Crude drops as European rate cuts emphasize economic weakness and a decline in world energy demand.
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8:51am: But continuing claims rise to a 26-year high as weakness in employment picture persists.
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8:50am: Capital One says acquiring the regional bank will boost earnings in 2009.
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8:41am: The New Jersey drugmaker's maintains its 2008 forecast while lowering next year's, citing generic competition and slower sales.
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8:40am: Investor Daily: Post-1987 reforms ensured the stock markets react in real-time to news, which is magnifying uncertainty about the future.
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8:23am: AT&T, DuPont, Viacom, Credit Suisse and others take another 22,000-plus jobs out of the work force.
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8:12am: The home builder said losses narrowed in the fourth quarter, but it expects 2009 revenue to fall 'significantly below' 2008.
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8:05am: No. 1 retailer posts solid gain to start the holiday shopping season; many other merchants take a beating.
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8:05am: BoE and Swedish Riksbank cut bank rates to 2%, while ECB chops key lending rate to 2.50%.
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7:22am: Central bank cuts rate 1 percentage point to 2% as nation tries to ward off a recession.
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6:50am: Federal judge bars MGA from making, selling Bratz dolls; Barbie sales down 15%.
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6:13am: Get ready, Detroit - this small firm is keeping up with the Jetsons.
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6:12am: Magenn Power is betting big on high-soaring blimps.
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6:11am: An online startup plans to disrupt the staid world of textbook publishing.
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6:11am: For a price, Up Aerospace will launch your stamp collection or other small payload into orbit.
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6:10am: Facing technical challenges and a weak market, many of Silicon Valley's electric-car startups are changing direction.
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6:09am: Two scientists chase their dream of GPS-enhanced cows.
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5:53am: Last week's terror attacks in Mumbai sent chills down the spines of globe-trotting businesspeople, and for good reason. Here's how to minimize your risk when traveling abroad.
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5:50am: DOE is expected to get shaken up under Obama's administration, playing a central role in its plans to move the economy to a greener future.
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5:19am: As losses mount, economists fear that hiring could be a problem even after the recession is over.
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5:15am: Wall Street retreats as major companies announce job cuts, Big Three head to Capitol Hill
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4:07am: Automakers are heading back to Capitol Hill to plead for a bailout. They may finally get help...but not from Congress.
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3:58am: Bank of America survey says 18% withdrew funds from retirement accounts prematurely.
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