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Foreclosure activity rises in most major metropolitan areas
Foreclosure activity climbed in three-quarters of the largest U.S. metropolitan areas in the first half of 2010, compared with the same period a year ago, but declined in some of the nation’s hardest-hit regions, according to data released Thursday. READ MORE »
Stocks Building Another Winning Streak
Stocks rose once again on Friday, gaining ground for a third straight session to keep September’s rally on track. READ MORE »
Stocks’ week of reckoning arrives
The wait is almost over.
After a two-month rally in the stock market, some investors are about to see if they get what they wished for: more Republicans in Congress and lots of cheap money. READ MORE »
Rise in Home-Based Businesses Tests Neighborliness
The recession is causing a growing number of people to venture into home businesses, a boost for the economy but a nuisance for neighbors. READ MORE »