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Super Bowl deals on big TVs less super this year

8:59 PM, Jan 26, 2012

Retailers probably won't have as many sets on hand compared with past years, and super savings will be harder to find.

U.S. new-home sales fell in Dec., finish dismal 2011

10:22 AM, Jan 26, 2012

Fewer people bought new homes in December, making 2011 the worst sales year on record.

Taco Bell enters breakfast arena

10:18 AM, Jan 26, 2012

Taco Bell, the fast-food chain that caters to late-night snacking, is making a play for the breakfast crowd.

J.C. Penney banks on permanent 40% markdowns

9:37 AM, Jan 26, 2012

J.C. Penney is permanently marking down all of its merchandise by at least 40 percent so shoppers will no longer have to wait for a sale to get the lowest prices in its stores.

Netflix regains 600,000 U.S. subscribers

8:41 PM, Jan 25, 2012

Netflix has regained most of the U.S. customers it had lost following an unpopular price increase, signaling that the video subscription service is healing from its self-inflected wounds.

Stocks close higher on Fed promise of low rates

4:07 PM, Jan 25, 2012

Stocks are closing at their highest level in more than eight months after the Federal Reserve pledged to keep interest rates near zero for three more years.

Fed doubts it will raise rates until at least 2014

2:21 PM, Jan 25, 2012

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that it is unlikely to raise interest rates before late 2014, extending a period of record-low rates by more than a year.

Walmart holds 'Idol'-style contest for small businesses

12:00 AM, Jan 25, 2012

Walmart dubbed its contest the "Get on the Shelf" program - an American Idol-style competition for small businesses.

Stocks end lower on Greek talks worries, earnings

4:17 PM, Jan 24, 2012

Stocks are ending lower on concerns that a deal to prevent a default by Greece might fall through.

Macy's sues Martha Stewart Living

9:21 PM, Jan 23, 2012

Macy's Inc. has sued Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. in a bid to block a licensing deal between the housewares company and J.C. Penney Co.

Stocks end mixed as Greece negotiates to cut debt

4:22 PM, Jan 23, 2012

The S&P 500 index eked out a tiny gain on a day in which stocks swung between small gains and losses.

Which stores have the best/worst return policies

10:19 AM, Jan 23, 2012

Find out who's playing nice and who's too complicated this holiday season.

Economists see economy slowing, but recession risk falling

7:04 PM, Jan 22, 2012

The U.S. economy will slow this year after a flurry of stronger growth in late 2011, leaving the 8.5% unemployment rate about where it is now on Election Day, according to USA TODAY's quarterly survey of economists.

Bankruptcy a reprieve for some companies

6:00 PM, Jan 22, 2012

The USA's unique bankruptcy law makes it possible for insolvent companies to do what's not possible in most other countries: survive by shedding legal debts and obligations that they can't or don't want to pay.

Greek yogurt on a marathon-like growth spurt

4:03 PM, Jan 22, 2012

The growth spurt for Greek yogurt is especially apparent in the heart of upstate New York, which has become a sort of Greek yogurt belt.

National gas prices up 3.5 cents in past 2 weeks

3:35 PM, Jan 22, 2012

The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has jumped three-and-a-half cents over the past two weeks.

Feds clear Chevrolet Volt electric car in fires probe

6:13 PM, Jan 20, 2012

The federal safety investigation into post-crash fires in Chevrolet Volt batteries formally closed today, the car got a clean bill of health.

 

 

Kodak files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

10:32 AM, Jan 19, 2012

Eastman Kodak Co. filed for protection from its creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

Rate on 30-year mortgage down to record 3.88 percent

10:09 AM, Jan 19, 2012

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage fell again this week to a record low.

Mass. AG sees foreclosure deal with banks likely

4:10 PM, Jan 18, 2012

The Massachusetts attorney general says it's likely some states will settle with banks sued over what she calls deceptive foreclosure practices.

Burger King could soon deliver to your doorstep

5:56 PM, Jan 17, 2012

As if fast food wasn't fast enough, imagine skipping the drive-thru altogether and having your meal delivered to you.

Stocks close up on Europe debt sales, China growth

4:22 PM, Jan 17, 2012

Stocks are closing higher after positive signs about Europe's debt markets and China's growth eased fears of a global economic slowdown.

Crazy Super Bowl prop bets

It's the biggest betting event of the year and there are a number of bets you can make on the Super Bowl other than who will win or lose.

11:38 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Janus cat: Port Charlotte kitten born with two faces dies

A kitten born in Port Charlotte is turning heads.

7:57 PM, Feb 2, 2012

Legoland corrects nursing policy after breastfeeding complaints from mothers

"I've been nursing for 9 years I've never had someone try to make me move," said a local mother approached for breastfeeding at the family-friendly park.

9:42 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Polk County cattle owner glad for red light cameras

A cattle owner in Auburndale is very thankful for red light cameras in Polk County, especially since they helped catch the men accused of stealing some of his livestock.

9:47 AM, Feb 2, 2012

Deputy breaks video camera, arrests activist

A Pinellas Sheriff Corporal is under investigation after he broke a video camera and arrested the activist who was taping him.

9:17 AM, Feb 3, 2012

Demon behind the sofa picture scaring web users

A seemingly ordinary photo is spreading like wildfire, and scaring its way across the Internet.

5:29 PM, Feb 1, 2012

31 arrested in Polk online prostitution busts

Polk deputies say more than two dozen people were arrested as a result of an online prostitution sting operation.

3:29 PM, Dec 5, 2011

''The Daily Show'' correspondent Aasif Mandvi asks Gov. Rick Scott if he'll take drug test

As Gov. Rick Scott unveiled his 2012 budget proposal on Wednesday, he got an unusual request from a "reporter" in the audience.

8:41 PM, Dec 8, 2011

Apple iPad 3 rumors resurface, sources say March release

Waiting anxiously for a February iPad 3 release date? Don't hold your breath. Sources say we won't see an Apple iPad 3 event until March.

12:05 AM, Feb 3, 2012

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