U.S. Senate to Vote on Yellen, Budget Next Week
The U.S. Senate will vote next week on the new budget deal and Janet Yellen's nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Friday. While Yellen's approval is almost certain to go through, the budget, just passed by the lower house of Congress, could run into trouble.
Facebook CFO Ebersman Sells $26.2M More in Stock
David Ebersman, Facebook Inc. finance chief, this week sold another roughly 5% of his stake in the company he helped take public.
The Wall Street JournalCharter Prepares Takeover Offer for Time Warner Cable
Charter Communications is preparing to make an offer of less than $135 a share for Time Warner Cable, according to people briefed on the matter.
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Credit Cards Are Now Offering 0% APR Through 2015
Consumers can now get rid of high interest rates and get 0% APR for 18 months. Compare these leading 2013 credit card offers and find your best offer.
AdChoices CompareCards.comSponsoredDell CIO Booting 'Shadow IT' With Mobile App Store
Dell last week launched a mobile application store for roughly 200 employees to test and provide feedback, said Dell Global CIO Andi Karaboutis.
The Wall Street JournalSorry, Grinch: Stocks are up; quits at 5-year high
Sorry, Grinch: This week saw a flood of good economic news, with stocks and home prices swelling households’ net worth. Meanwhile, data signaled that worker confidence is on the rise, with the most quits ...
MarketWatchSnowstorm arriving for the weekend
The Weather Channel's Alex Wallace tracks the big winter weather system approaching the Northeast and where it will hit hardest.
CNBC VideosTop Ten 2014 eCommerce Trends
In many ways 2013 was a banner year for eCommerce; online sales increased overall and sales on Cyber Monday increased over 20% to become the single biggest online shopping day in history. For more on what went down in the world of eCommerce in 2013 and what role social and other trends played check…
Business 2 CommunityReport: Women face obstacles in federal work force
WASHINGTON (AP) — Women in the federal workforce continue to face more obstacles than men in reaching top positions and salaries despite making strides over the years, according to a government report released Thursday.
Associated PressGoogle Executives Got Discounts From Government on Fuel for Private Aircraft
Google executives paid below market rates for fuel purchased from the Defense Department for their nine private aircraft, a report from NASA’s inspector general says.
The New York TimesDel. judge: Cheap Trick spat belongs in Illinois
A Delaware judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by three members of the rock group Cheap Trick against the band's ex-drummer, saying a dispute among the musicians should be decided in federal court ...
Associated PressThose Terrible Bag Fees Are Keeping The Airline Industry Afloat
The global airline industry should see...
Business Insider5 Tips for Gifting in the Workplace
Every person surveyed regarding receiving gifts came back to one main idea: "I really appreciate it when someone takes the time to express their gratitude." That is great news to cash-strapped employees who have many other places to spend their hard-earned dollars. Many employees said they really…
U.S.News & World Report LPThe biggest mistake people are making about QE now
All the sophisticated people, especially bloggers, say quantitative easing isn't money printing. Here's what they're getting wrong.
CNBCPlan canceled, patient asks, 'What now?'
Jim Hoft, the founder and publisher of thegatewaypundit.com, shares his personal story and options under Obamacare.
CNBCCalifornia Mortgage Rates Hit 2.63% (2.82% APR)
Initial mortgage rates are back down this month in California to 2.63% (2.82% APR). See if you can get a great rate and start saving money today.
AdChoices LendingTreeSponsoredVisa, MasterCard Swipe Fee Accord Approved by U.S. Judge
Visa Inc. and MasterCard Inc. won approval for a multibillion-dollar settlement that ended years of litigation with U.S. merchants over allegations that credit card swipe fees are fixed.
BloombergGov't: 1 in 14 fell prey to identity theft in 2012
The government says 1 in 14 Americans fell prey to identity theft last year. It's a crime that takes a heavy emotional toll on many of its victims. A national household survey of 70,000 people shows identity ...
Associated PressPGA Tour Superstore fits golfers to a 'tee'
Dick Sullivan, PGA Tour Superstore CEO, and Arthur Blank, Home Depot co-founder, discuss the retailer's growth prospects. If you have an interest in golf or tennis you'll want to be in one of our stores, says Blank.
CNBC VideosBlackRock strategist says 2014 will be the year of the taper
Investors should look out for sectors that are resilient to higher interest rates in 2014 says Russ Koesterich, chief investment strategist for BlackRock.
MarketWatch[video] Pockets of equity market incredibly cheap: Pro
Discussing Bank of America's bullish forecast for 2014, Savita Subramanian, Bank of America Merrill Lynch head of U.S. equity & quantitative strategy, explains why she expects appreciable gains next year....
CNBCEmbattled Abercrombie hoping size will matter
After an earlier controversy, poor sales and stock performance, the once-trendy retailer is offering larger sizes as part of a turnaround effort.
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