In a year heavy with financial news, Wall Street's woes were voted the top business story by U.S. newspaper and broadcast editors surveyed by the Associated Press. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney takes a closer look.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Your Money: Top 10 Business Stories of 2008
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Your Money: Dealing With Landlords
As a renter you should know your rights when dealing with your landlord. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.
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AP Money Minute: Record Low Mortgage Rates
Number of those on unemployment grows; 30 year mortgage rates drop; Macy's double-debits some customers; Viacom in dispute with Time Warner Cable.
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Monday, December 22, 2008
Dec. 22: Wall Street Falls on Toyota Outlook
Wall Street has started a holiday-shortened week with evidence that even stronger companies are struggling in the face of tighter spending by consumers.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Asian Markets Cautious After Fed Rate Cut
Stock markets in Asia were up in overnight trading, but not nearly as much as U-S stocks on Tuesday. Investors continue to be concerned about the U-S recession and a weakening dollar.
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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Money Minute: GE; Ford, OPEC
General Electric is affirming its 2008 outlook but is not providing any annual or quarterly guidance for next year. The AP's David Melendy reports.
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Your Money: Commodity ETFs
Every so often, a new investment product taps into not just one trend but two. Such was the case with commodity-oriented exchange traded funds. AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains.
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