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Homebuyer tax credit: 950,000 must repay
September 10, 2010Nearly half of all Americans who claimed the first-time homebuyer tax credit on their 2009 tax returns will have to repay the government.
Trump wades into NY Islamic center controversy
September 10, 2010In an effort to end the controversy surrounding a proposed Islamic center in lower Manhattan, real estate mogul Donald Trump has offered to buy the property at a 25% premium.
College grads: Here's what your B.A. is worth
September 10, 2010In a rare bit of good news for college students facing a tough labor market, the sharp decline in starting salaries for recent graduates appears to be stabilizing, according to a study released Thursday.
Cotton shortage = Pricey T-shirts and jeans
September 10, 2010Attention T-shirt fans: Bag those deep discounts now because come January, stores could have you paying more for your favorite clothing.
Stocks end higher after light trading day
September 10, 2010Stocks posted tepid gains, down slightly from their earlier rally Thursday as investors mulled over better-than-expected reports on the U.S. trade deficit and weekly jobless claims.
Apple loosens its chokehold on app development
September 10, 2010Apple is loosening its grip on its app development for its mobile devices, announcing Thursday that it will drop restrictions on what programming tools developers can use to create iOS apps.
When Chrysler could have sold for $1
September 10, 2010One of the lesser-known stories of the Obama Administration's auto bailout is how close Chrysler came close to following the fate of Lehman Brothers and being allowed to fail.
Health costs: They'll spike, then slow down
September 10, 2010It will be at least five years before health care reform triggers a sustained slowdown in the pace of spending, according to new government estimates released on Thursday.
Yahoo: Can this tech company be saved?
September 10, 2010Does anyone care about Yahoo anymore?
Chinese tycoons snub Buffett and Gates
September 10, 2010In the world of business, who in their right mind would turn down the opportunity to dine with Bill Gates and Warren Buffett? Chinese tycoons, apparently.
