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EBay search broken

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:57:07 GMT

The online auction site eBay is having an issue with its search function which is displaying no results for all searches. The website's stores are also displaying no items in stock.

DR Horton Sees 26 Pct. Jump in 4Q Orders

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:52:44 GMT

Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc., saw new home orders spike 26 percent from a year ago in the latest quarter as buyers raced to close deals and take advantage of a federal tax credit. But a wider-than-anticipated loss fueled by write-downs sent shares tumbling more than 15 percent Friday.

Citi Customers Must Spend To Lower Rate

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:48:29 GMT

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

Manage your money

Kim Carrigan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:12:30 GMT

At this time of year when lots of consumers are pulling out their credit cards for holiday purchases, people are once again reminded of the outrageous fees associated with so many of these plans.

AOL to Cut a Third of Staff

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:13:32 GMT

AOL LLC, an Internet company struggling to adapt to an advertising-driven economy, is looking to shed more than a third of its work force as it prepares to spin off from Time Warner Inc. next month.

New Jobless Benefit Claims Unchanged

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:06:10 GMT

The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance was unchanged last week, remaining above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs.

Holiday Tipping Guidelines

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:08:36 GMT

This holiday season, a leaner budget might clarify which people truly make a difference in your life. The challenge will be figuring out how much to tip them.

Expect Eggo Shortages Through Mid-2010

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:02:41 GMT

Kellogg’s new marketing slogan for the popular frozen waffle could be, “Excuse me, have you seen my Eggo?” That’s because flooding in its Atlanta facility and repairs to its Tennessee plant will result in Eggo shortages that could last through mid-2010.

Weak Home Building a Drag on Economy

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:03:28 GMT

The budding economic recovery is getting little help from the home building industry, which normally creates jobs and boosts growth as a recession ends.

Wal-Mart Confirms Black Friday Deals

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:33:35 GMT

Wal-Mart Stores is confirming some of the deals it will be push to draw crowds for the day after Thanksgiving. They include a 50-inch Sanyo plasma HDTVs for $598 and $3 children's sleepwear.