Latest Business Markets News
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Abandoned last year, bond funds are back on top
NEW YORK (AP) — Bond funds have made money so far this year as many stock markets around the world have faltered.
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Stocks rise as investors assess earnings
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market rose for the fifth time in six days Thursday as higher earnings from several big U.S. companies helped investors shrug off discouraging news about jobs and retail spending.
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Higher earnings, deal news send US stocks higher
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are closing slightly higher after several companies reported earnings gains.
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New billing standards to help patients with debt
The last thing anyone wants to deal with after a serious illness or injury is a mountain of debt and repeated calls from bill collectors. Yet that's the scenario in which many patients find themselves.
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Stocks are higher; Time Warner Cable jumps
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are slightly higher in midday trading after several companies reported higher earnings.