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Stiri FORBES Stiri CNN Money - Exxon's growing reliance on expensive oil
Exxon Mobil outlined plans Thursday that rely heavily on oil from tough to reach places, extracting it from the depths of the ocean, the frozen Arctic and the tar sands in Canada's frozen tundra. - Salvaged GM dealers in limbo
The 661 axed auto dealers General Motors is offering to reinstate aren't ready to pop the champagne just yet. They're still waiting to find out about the terms they'll have to meet to regain their franchises. - Finally! Good news from credit card industry
Recently card holders have seen interest rates increase, new and higher fees. and fewer reward programs. - Some nurses paid more than family doctors
Despite the growing shortage of family doctors in the United States, medical centers last year offered higher salaries and incentives to specialist nurses than to primary care doctors, according to an annual survey of physicians' salaries. - GMAC: The scariest zombie
Now that Citigroup and AIG are rolling in the bucks, GMAC is looking like the most egregious zombie bank of them all. - Citi's Pandit aims for $20 billion in profits
Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit offered a bold outlook for his troubled firm Thursday, saying he hoped his company would soon be able to deliver profits of approximately $20 billion. - It's a small (cap) world after all
Want to know if all this talk of an economic recovery is for real? Don't think big. Think small. - Households recovering from economic freefall
The net worth of American households increased slightly during the final three months of 2009, the Federal Reserve said Thursday. - Fast food chains face tomato famine
Fast food joints are scrambling to find alternate sources for one of America's favorite sandwich toppings after a winter freeze took a huge bite out of Florida's tomato harvest. - Welcome to Detroit, Mr. Whitacre
The honeymoon is officially over. - Long-term debt prices rise after auction
Long-term U.S. debt prices rose Thursday after a government auction of $13 billion in 30-year bonds. - Pink Floyd wins lawsuit with EMI over downloads
Pink Floyd won a legal battle Thursday against EMI that prevents the band's long-time record label from selling individual songs online. - Financial reform bill coming from Democrats
Senate Democrats on banking panel plan to release and start working on a financial overhaul bill next week, without Republican support. - Brighter outlook for international airlines
The international airline business is improving, said an industry group Thursday, and while losses are still expected for 2010, they should be half the size previously forecast. - Stocks manage gains
Stocks gained Thursday, erasing earlier losses to lift the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to 18-month highs, as investors eyed the day's jobs and trade news and the direction of the U.S. dollar. - Trusting science on climate change
Those beating the global warming drum have sure taken a few lumps lately. - Oil inches higher
Oil prices eked out gains Thursday, as the risk of an overheated Chinese economy and higher continuing jobless claims stifled traders. - The new me
I like myself pretty well. I've done okay as me. But it came to my attention recently that I was up for a redesign. These things are scary at first, but as they go along, they start to get exciting. Businesspeople are like sharks, not just because we're gray and slightly oily, or because our teeth trail the innards of those we have eviscerated, but because we must move forward or die. - Living on a freelancer's budget
Chris and Janie Peterson have an enviable life. They own a lovely 3½-bedroom ranch house just outside Minneapolis and have work schedules flexible enough to allow them lots of time with their children, Reece, 10, Cecily, 9, and Georgio, 7. - Why the U.S. can't inflate its way out of debt
It's dawning on people that getting a handle on burgeoning U.S. debt will be a long and hard process.
Stiri CNBC Video - CNBC: Aging boomers face stark economics
 The recession, though devastating, will pass. But rising health care costs as baby boomers age may bring lasting harm to that generation’s financial well-being.
- CNBC: Two economic bubbles defined his life
 Entrepreneur John McAfee's story weaves through not one, but two bubbles that defined the economy as the old millennium ended and the new one began.
- CNBC: Google searches for mobile edge
 With more than four billion mobile phones worldwide, and a billion sold in 2008 alone, Google is hard at work on grabbing a big piece of that market. CNBC Special Report.
- CNBC: Coke looking for the next real thing
 with sales its flagship product flat, the company is scrambling to find the next blockbuster beverage. CNBC Special Report.
- CNBC: GE in talks to spin off NBC Universal
GE is in talks to spin off its NBC Universal unit; Comcast would hold a 51 percent stake in the new company, according to people familiar with the talks. CNBC’s David Faber reports. - Battle over wages brews at Wal-Mart
 Since its founding , retail giant Wal-Mart has blocked unions from its work force. But a bill before Congress could make that task more difficult. CNBC’s David Faber reports.
- CNBC report: Ultimate Fighting
 The sport of mixed martial arts was once too hot to handle. But Ultimate Fighting Championship impresario Dana White turned UFC into a fistfull of dollars. C NBC reports.
- CNBC Special Report: As Seen On TV
 Thirty years ago, the Ginsu knife helped launched the modern-day infomercial – a business that has thrived with the struggling economy. CNBC reports.
- Special Report: Cruise Inc.
 In today's turbulent economy, the multi-billion dollar cruise industry is investing in pricey overhauls to keep older vessels ship-shape for repeat customers. CNBC reports.
- Buffett: The economy has ‘fallen off a cliff’
 Billionaire Warren Buffett said unemployment will likely climb a lot higher depending upon how effective the nation’s policies are, but he remains optimistic over the long term.
- CNBC on the new black overclass
 CNBC takes a closer look at 'Newbos' - a new class of black multimillionaires, mostly under the age of 40, who have built wealth and influence in sports, entertainment and media.
- Housing boom was a house of cards
 In a special two-hour report, CNBC's David Faber takes an in-depth look at the causes of the ongoing collapse of the housing industry.
- Marijuana growers thrive in California
 The marijuana trade is an exploding industry in Northern California's 'Emerald Triangle' thanks to a state law legalizing the harvest of limited quantities of pot. CNBC's Trish Regan reports.
- Obama says stimulus proposal could grow
 In an interview with CNBC, President-elect Barack Obama said a planned economic stimulus plan could grow beyond $800 billion.
- Transcript of CNBC’s Barack Obama interview
 Below is the transcript of CNBC's John Harwood's Jan. 7 interview with President-elect Barack Obama.
- Porn industry seeks own stimulus ... package
 Seems everyone is lining up for a government handout, but in the case of the porn industry, you may wonder where the hands have been.
- A look inside the 'West Point' of capitalism
 For 100 years, it's been one of the most influential schools in the world. But what's it really like to go to Harvard Business School? CNBC takes a look in this special report.
- McDonald's has a big appetite for China
 McDonald’s has found a formula for success in China – but it hasn’t been an easy recipe. . By CNBC's Wally Griffith.
- Greenspan: Economy 'on the brink' of recession
 Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan said that the housing market is “nowhere near the bottom” and that the economy is “right on the brink” of slipping into recession.
- At 85, Sumner Redstone is still going strong
 Sumner Redstone has done more in the two decades since he turned 65 than most people do in a lifetime. And the Chairman of CBS and Viacom says he has no plans to step down.
Stiri New York Times - Top Headlines - Patchwork Retirement Plan Adds to Greece’s Debt Woes
Greece’s retirement plan, which lets 14 percent of its work force retire early, has become divisive in Europe. - The E.U. and U.S. Quarrel Over Hedge Funds
The European Union rebutted criticism by the U.S. of its plans to tighten the rules on hedge funds. - BMW and VW Results Show Money Is Still in Selling Luxury Cars
The earnings suggest makers of the lower-priced cars that most people drive could struggle with meager profits for years to come. - Chinese Consumer Prices Rise 2.7%
The year-on-year rise in February was partly attributable to the Lunar New Year holiday but also to rising inflationary pressures in China’s economy. - Thousands of Clients Had Data Stolen, HSBC Says
HSBC said the theft of Swiss client data involved in a recent tax dispute with France was larger than had been acknowledged, involving at least 24,000 clients. - BP Gains Access to Brazilian Offshore Fields
BP is paying Devon Energy $7 billion for oil and gas assets in Brazil, the Gulf of Mexico and Azerbaijan. - Obama to Create Export Promotion Cabinet to Promote Trade
The administration’s announcement comes as America’s trade deficit narrowed in January, largely because of a drop in spending on oil and cars and a decrease in exports like airplanes. - Dodd to Offer Financial Regulation Bill Without G.O.P.
Senator Bob Corker, a Republican on the Senate Banking Committee, called Senator Christopher J. Dodd’s announcement on Thursday “very disappointing.” - Safety Regulator Plans Closer Look at Electronics in Cars
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will also explore whether data recorders should be mandatory in all cars. - Initial Jobless Claims Fall for 2nd Straight Week
A new report on weekly filings for first-time jobless claims was the latest indication of a slow recovery in the labor market. - A.I.G.'s Sale of Its Taiwan Unit in Regulatory Limbo
Officials are investigating whether the buyers are funded by China, a historical foe of the island nation. - Pink Floyd Wins Court Battle With EMI Over Downloads
The court ruling prevents the record company from selling single downloads on the Internet from the group's concept albums. - Airline Group Halves Forecast for Losses in 2010
The International Air Transport Association said passenger traffic was increasing due to a stronger-than-expected economic recovery in emerging markets. - Wall Street Manages Higher Close for Third Day
Indexes traded within a narrow range amid concerns of an overheating Chinese economy and after jobless filings in the United States fell less than expected. - New Strike Paralyzes Greece
For the second time in two weeks, a general strike closed public services, halting all flights and most transport across the debt-plagued country.
- Bank of China Plans New Share Offering
Bank of China said it wants to issue more shares in Hong Kong soon, an offering that could strengthen its balance sheet by some $7.7 billion. - Japan Revises Fourth-Quarter G.D.P. to Show Smaller Growth
Japan’s economy grew less than initially estimated in the fourth quarter, and a measurement of price trends hit a record low, adding to pressure on the Bank of Japan to ease monetary policy. - Northrop Withdrawal Brightens Boeing’s Future
Boeing will now have some welcome certainty about its future as a major builder of military aircraft. - Gary Gensler’s Conversion to Financial Reformer
Gary Gensler, head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, is the leading contender to oversee the instruments that played a key role in the financial crisis. - A Futures Site Coming to Bet on Movie Ticket Sales
A virtual futures exchange is being assembled to allow people to bet money on a film’s box office success.
STIRI US - Dow Jones Islamic Market Indexes Index Review Results: 1st Quarter 2010
- US Stock Indexes Climb Behind Citigroup; DJIA Up 28
- Can Good Economic News Lift DJIA and S&P 500 Today; LVLT, YHOO, BBBY
- Comtex SmarTrend(R) Morning Call -- March 11, 2010
Comtex SmarTrend(R) Morning Call -- March 11, 2010
Benzinga - 10 hours ago
Stocks edged up yesterday as bank and technology shares led the way higher on hopes that a revival in business demand will boost corporate profits. The DJIA, lagging the S&P500 index, climbed 3 ...
- Asian Shares Mixed; China Data Revive Tightening Fears
- How the major stock indexes fared on Wednesday
- US Stocks Close Slightly Higher, Led By Financials
US Stocks Close Slightly Higher, Led By Financials
Wall Street Journal - Mar 10, 2010
By Donna Kardos Yesalavich Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--US stocks crept higher Wednesday, led by the financial sector, with Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and American ...
- US Stocks Fall As US Jobs Data, Worries Over China Weigh
- US Stocks Rise As Inventory Data Shows Demand; DJIA Up 24
US Stocks Rise As Inventory Data Shows Demand; DJIA Up 24
Wall Street Journal - Mar 10, 2010
By Donna Kardos Yesalavich Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)--US stocks edged up Wednesday as the Commerce Department's latest report on US wholesalers' inventories showed demand pulled ...
- Comtex SmarTrend(R) Morning Call -- March 10, 2010
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