Stocks fall on home sales slump, cautious Fed view (AP)

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

AP - The stock market closed with a slight loss Wednesday after sales of new homes hit a record low and the Federal Reserve indicated that problems in Europe pose a threat to the U.S. economy. Find more info about Stocks fall on home sales slump, cautious Fed view (AP) ...

Oil rig workers forced to job hunt after drill ban (AP)

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

AP - Mr. Charlie has seen the up and downs over the years in the oil patch off Louisiana's coast, but this could be the toughest slump of all. Find more info about Oil rig workers forced to job hunt after drill ban (AP) photos videos pictures. read more

Dow set for first weekly gain in nearly a month (AP)

Friday, June 11th, 2010

AP - The Dow Jones industrial average is headed for its first winning week in a month. Stocks were mixed Friday following an early slump on poor retail sales figures but didn't fall enough to offset Thursday's big rally. Find more info about Dow set for first weekly gain in ...

New Japan govt’s corporate tax cut plans: minister (AFP)

Friday, June 11th, 2010

AFP - Japan's new government plans to cut corporate tax closer to international norms as it tries to haul Asia's biggest economy out of a long slump, the economy minister said in a report Friday. Find more info about New Japan govt's corporate tax cut plans: minister (AFP) photos videos ...