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Stock open sharply higher

Stocks rose sharply early Thursday after central banks in Europe and the U.S. announced a joint move to support European banks. 

Netflix lowers subscriber forecast

Netflix is lowering its U.S. subscriber expectations for the third quarter because of customer losses relating to a split of its DVD and streaming options. 

Jobless benefit requests jump

Jobless benefit requests jump

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits jumped last week to the highest level in three months. It's a sign that the job market remains depressed.

Mortgage default warnings surge

Banks have stepped up their actions against homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments, setting the stage for a fresh wave of foreclosures. 

McGraw-Hill CEO splitting firm

McGraw-Hill CEO splitting firm

Under pressure from investors to fix the ailing McGraw-Hill Cos., CEO Harold "Terry" McGraw III disregarded his family's legacy when deciding to break up the business founded by his great-grandfather in 1888. 




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Apple may reap big gains from focus on TV

Number of the day $14 billion That's how much Apple could add to its already booming annual revenue if the company captures 10 percent...

Walmart boosts commitment to female-owned firms

Here's a shot in the arm for the Women and the Economy Summit in San Francisco this week: A $20 billion commitment from Walmart to...

Investors snap up state RANs; bond sale is next

Thanks to strong demand for anything yielding more than zero, California wrapped up its sale of $5.4 billion in short-term notes...

S.F. man leads family hat business into new era

For just $400, Goorin Bros. became the official headwear sponsor for the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, warming the heads of...

Third Point wants to add to its Yahoo stake

INVESTING Third Point seeks to add to Yahoo stake Yahoo investor Third Point LLC has put more pressure on the company's board, saying...

IPad likely to far outpace RIM's PlayBook

Research In Motion, depending on its new PlayBook to bolster sales as demand for its BlackBerry phones withers, may have shipped just...

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Hires and promotions, Sept. 14

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Facebook automates ' friend list'

Facebook automates ' friend list'

Facebook announced today that it is tweaking the way members can organize and view their network's activities by automatically suggesting different groups of friends, colleagues and acquaintances.

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