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More States Add Jobs, But Many For Temp Jobs

More than half of U.S. states added jobs in October but economists say many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment. More
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Foreclosures Hitting More People With Good Credit

The foreclosure crisis likely will persist well into next year as high unemployment pushes more people out of homes, pulls down housing prices and raises concerns about the broader economic recovery. More
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Sony Hopes Online Service Will Build Loyalty

Sony's new online service connecting the whole range of its gadgets to downloadable content like movies and games should help build brand loyalty, a top executive says. More

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To Lower Rates, Citi Customers Must Spend

For Citibank credit card holders, there is one way to escape the bank's rate hikes currently under way: Meet a monthly spending requirement. More

US Newspaper Ad Revenue Drops 28 Percent

U.S. newspapers' advertising woes persisted through the summer, increasing the likelihood that publishers will finish this year with their lowest ad sales since the 1980s. More

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Gap Profit Up As Old Navy Recovers

Shoppers spent more money at low-price Old Navy stores in the third quarter, helping Gap Inc.'s profit climb 25 percent compared with last year, the retailer says. More

Man Who Claimed Disability Spotted On TV Show

California tax officials say an interior designer's false disability claim was uncovered when he was spotted on a home improvement television show. More

STIMULUS WATCH: Did White House Overplay Job Data?

The government watchdog overseeing economic stimulus spending said Thursday that, in its rush to take credit for saving hundreds of thousands of jobs, the Obama administration was overly confident in its job-counting and did not acknowledge significant errors in the figures. More

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