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  • Financial Services, Utilities Top Colorado Consumer Complaints Yahoo! Contributor Network - 18 hrs ago

    In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has released the top consumer complaints in the state for 2011 and the first two … More »Financial Services, Utilities Top Colorado Consumer Complaints

    In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has released the top consumer complaints in the state for 2011 and the first two months of 2012. Here are the details.

  • Rehn sees signs of EU stabilization, confident on PSI Reuters - 1 hr 31 mins ago

    PARIS (Reuters) - European Union Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Tuesday there were signs the euro zone would recover from a mild recession … More »Rehn sees signs of EU stabilization, confident on PSI

    PARIS (Reuters) - European Union Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn said on Tuesday there were signs the euro zone would recover from a mild recession in the coming months and he voiced confidence a debt restructuring deal for Greece would be successful. Rehn also urged Spain's new government to quickly …

  • FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2009 file photo, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh talks with guests in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Limbaugh apologized Saturday, March 3, 2012, to a Georgetown University law student he had branded a "slut" and "prostitute" after fellow Republicans as well as Democrats criticized him and several advertisers left his program. The student, Sandra Fluke, had testified to congressional Democrats in support of their national health care policy that would compel her college to offer health plans that cover her birth control. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)
    A 7th advertiser pulls out of Limbaugh's show AP - 23 hrs ago

    A flower company is the seventh advertiser to pull its ads from conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh's radio program in reaction to his derogatory comments about … More »A 7th advertiser pulls out of Limbaugh's show

    FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2009 file photo, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh talks with guests in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Limbaugh apologized Saturday, March 3, 2012, to a Georgetown University law student he had branded a "slut" and "prostitute" after fellow Republicans as well as Democrats criticized him and several advertisers left his program. The student, Sandra Fluke, had testified to congressional Democrats in support of their national health care policy that would compel her college to offer health plans that cover her birth control. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)

    A flower company is the seventh advertiser to pull its ads from conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh's radio program in reaction to his derogatory comments about a law student who testified about birth control policy.

  • Shoppers walk past a clothing store window advertising sales during the first day of the winter sales in Nice
    Euro zone industry, spending down in late 2011 Reuters - 1 hr 29 mins ago

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A collapse in household spending, exports and manufacturing sucked the life out of the euro zone's economy in the final months of 2011, the EU said … More »Euro zone industry, spending down in late 2011

    Shoppers walk past a clothing store window advertising sales during the first day of the winter sales in Nice

    BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A collapse in household spending, exports and manufacturing sucked the life out of the euro zone's economy in the final months of 2011, the EU said on Tuesday, showing the scope of the downturn that looks set to become a fully fledged recession. Output in the 17 countries sharing the euro shrank 0.3 …

  • People leave the Bank of Greece as cleaning works are in progress, in central Athens
    Bondholder group sees 1 trillion euro Greek default risk Reuters - 51 mins ago

    LONDON (Reuters) - A disorderly Greek default would cause more than a trillion euros ($1.3 trillion) of damage to the euro zone and could leave Italy and Spain dependent … More »Bondholder group sees 1 trillion euro Greek default risk

    People leave the Bank of Greece as cleaning works are in progress, in central Athens

    LONDON (Reuters) - A disorderly Greek default would cause more than a trillion euros ($1.3 trillion) of damage to the euro zone and could leave Italy and Spain dependent on outside help to stop contagion spreading, the main bondholders group has said. Greek private creditors have until Thursday night to say whether they …

  • FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2009 file photo, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh talks with guests in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Limbaugh apologized Saturday, March 3, 2012, to a Georgetown University law student he had branded a "slut" and "prostitute" after fellow Republicans as well as Democrats criticized him and several advertisers left his program. The student, Sandra Fluke, had testified to congressional Democrats in support of their national health care policy that would compel her college to offer health plans that cover her birth control. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)
    Limbaugh advertisers keep heading for the exits AP - 13 hrs ago

    Rush Limbaugh's mouth is taking a bite out of his wallet. More »Limbaugh advertisers keep heading for the exits

    FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2009 file photo, conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh talks with guests in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Limbaugh apologized Saturday, March 3, 2012, to a Georgetown University law student he had branded a "slut" and "prostitute" after fellow Republicans as well as Democrats criticized him and several advertisers left his program. The student, Sandra Fluke, had testified to congressional Democrats in support of their national health care policy that would compel her college to offer health plans that cover her birth control. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File)

    Rush Limbaugh's mouth is taking a bite out of his wallet.

  • Staff member is silhouetted on a projector screen displaying a logo of Olympus Corp before a news conference in Tokyo
    Japan watchdog files criminal complaint against Olympus Reuters - 2 hrs 43 mins ago

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's securities watchdog became on Tuesday the latest authority to file a criminal complaint against Olympus Corp, some former executives and outside … More »Japan watchdog files criminal complaint against Olympus

    Staff member is silhouetted on a projector screen displaying a logo of Olympus Corp before a news conference in Tokyo

    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's securities watchdog became on Tuesday the latest authority to file a criminal complaint against Olympus Corp, some former executives and outside advisers over the company's $1.7 billion accounting fraud. The Securities Exchange and Surveillance Commission (SESC) said it had requested criminal charges …

  • A man walks past a screen showing the Hong Kong's Hang Seng index which lost 2.16 percent to 20,806.25 outside a bank in Hong Kong Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Asian stock markets slid Tuesday over worries about slower economic growth in China and a possible snag in the deal for Greece to get its bailout money. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
    Global growth worries weigh on markets AP - 2 hrs 16 mins ago

    Global growth concerns and uncertainty over the level of participation by private creditors in Greece's planned bond swap sent stocks and the euro lower on Tuesday. More »Global growth worries weigh on markets

    A man walks past a screen showing the Hong Kong's Hang Seng index which lost 2.16 percent to 20,806.25 outside a bank in Hong Kong Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Asian stock markets slid Tuesday over worries about slower economic growth in China and a possible snag in the deal for Greece to get its bailout money. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

    Global growth concerns and uncertainty over the level of participation by private creditors in Greece's planned bond swap sent stocks and the euro lower on Tuesday.

  • In this March 5, 2012 photo, a man walks past a shop of "Qiaodan" in Shanghai, China. "Qiaodan," pronounced "CHEEOW-dan," is the moniker former NBA Michael Jordan has been known by in China since he gained widespread popularity in the mid-1980s. Jordan objected to the company using his name, images associated with his own brand including his old jersey number "23." (AP Photo)
    iPad dispute signals new era in trademark troubles AP - 1 hr 27 mins ago

    iPotato, isock, icouch, istove, i-you-name-it. An Internet search for "i'' words from A to Z will turn up just about any combination you might think up, from all over … More »iPad dispute signals new era in trademark troubles

    In this March 5, 2012 photo, a man walks past a shop of "Qiaodan" in Shanghai, China. "Qiaodan," pronounced "CHEEOW-dan," is the moniker former NBA Michael Jordan has been known by in China since he gained widespread popularity in the mid-1980s. Jordan objected to the company using his name, images associated with his own brand including his old jersey number "23." (AP Photo)

    iPotato, isock, icouch, istove, i-you-name-it. An Internet search for "i'' words from A to Z will turn up just about any combination you might think up, from all over the world, only a handful of them related to Apple Inc.

  • Obama to announce new housing initiatives AP - 2 hrs 43 mins ago

    A senior administration official says President Barack Obama will announce housing initiatives to help members of the military as well as homeowners with mortgages insured … More »Obama to announce new housing initiatives

    A senior administration official says President Barack Obama will announce housing initiatives to help members of the military as well as homeowners with mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration.

  • In this photo taken Monday, March 5, 2012, A new 24-Hour cupcake "ATM," an automatic machine that will be continuously restocked to dispense fresh cupcakes is seen at Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills, Calif. The ATM-like machine features a touchscreen and a robotic arm that pulls the right flavored cupcake from a wall of single-serving boxes inside the store. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
    Convenient cupcakes are dangerous for dieters AP - 3 hrs ago

    Sprinkles, the Beverly Hills bakery that helped inspire the craze for sweet frosting in snack-size portions, will launch a cupcake dispensing machine at its flagship … More »Convenient cupcakes are dangerous for dieters

    In this photo taken Monday, March 5, 2012, A new 24-Hour cupcake "ATM," an automatic machine that will be continuously restocked to dispense fresh cupcakes is seen at Sprinkles Cupcakes in Beverly Hills, Calif. The ATM-like machine features a touchscreen and a robotic arm that pulls the right flavored cupcake from a wall of single-serving boxes inside the store. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

    Sprinkles, the Beverly Hills bakery that helped inspire the craze for sweet frosting in snack-size portions, will launch a cupcake dispensing machine at its flagship store.

  • Singapore to require 1 day off a week for maids AP - 2 hrs 24 mins ago

    Maids in Singapore will soon get something that many people around the world take for granted: a day off. More »Singapore to require 1 day off a week for maids

    Maids in Singapore will soon get something that many people around the world take for granted: a day off.

  • The logo of the AIA tower is seen at its entrance in Hong Kong
    AIG to sell $6 billion in AIA stock to repay bailout Reuters - 17 hrs ago

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - American International Group is selling part of its stake in AIA Group to raise about $6 billion, which will help the insurer repay part of its … More »AIG to sell $6 billion in AIA stock to repay bailout

    The logo of the AIA tower is seen at its entrance in Hong Kong

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - American International Group is selling part of its stake in AIA Group to raise about $6 billion, which will help the insurer repay part of its government bailout. Markets reacted favorably, with AIG shares rising to their highest levels in 10 months on the news. AIG is looking to sell about 1.7 billion …

  • Ford launches B-Max subcompact AP - 1 hr 37 mins ago

    Ford launched its new B-Max family car at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, amid concerns that faltering demand in Europe may require mass market automakers to consider … More »Ford launches B-Max subcompact

    Ford launched its new B-Max family car at the Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, amid concerns that faltering demand in Europe may require mass market automakers to consider further plant closures.

  • This image provided by Verizon shows an antenna that would be installed on the outside wall of a home that uses Verizon Wireless' new HomeFusion service. The service is designed for use in homes that can't get DSL or cable. The service requires the installation of the cylindrical antenna, about the size of a 5-gallon bucket. (AP Photo/Verizon)
    Verizon launches wireless broadband for homes AP - 1 hr 24 mins ago

    Verizon Wireless on Tuesday announced a version of its wireless broadband service that's designed for use in rural and remote homes that can't get DSL or cable. More »Verizon launches wireless broadband for homes

    This image provided by Verizon shows an antenna that would be installed on the outside wall of a home that uses Verizon Wireless' new HomeFusion service. The service is designed for use in homes that can't get DSL or cable. The service requires the installation of the cylindrical antenna, about the size of a 5-gallon bucket. (AP Photo/Verizon)

    Verizon Wireless on Tuesday announced a version of its wireless broadband service that's designed for use in rural and remote homes that can't get DSL or cable.

  • AP survey: More optimism about US jobs and economy AP - 6 hrs ago

    The U.S. economy is improving faster than economists had expected. They now foresee slightly stronger growth and hiring than they did two months earlier — trends that … More »AP survey: More optimism about US jobs and economy

    The U.S. economy is improving faster than economists had expected. They now foresee slightly stronger growth and hiring than they did two months earlier — trends that would help President Barack Obama's re-election hopes.

  • A street sign stands outside of the New York Stock Exchange
    Wall St's bonuses fell 25 pct in 2011 -NYC monitor Reuters - 12 hrs ago

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street's bonuses fell nearly 25 percent in 2011, a New York City fiscal watchdog estimated on Monday, a less severe drop than the industry had … More »Wall St's bonuses fell 25 pct in 2011 -NYC monitor

    A street sign stands outside of the New York Stock Exchange

    NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street's bonuses fell nearly 25 percent in 2011, a New York City fiscal watchdog estimated on Monday, a less severe drop than the industry had anticipated, though still likely to deal a blow to the economies of New York City and New York state. Compensation experts had said this important component …

  • The logo of the AIA tower is seen at its entrance in Hong Kong
    AIA shares slide after $6 billion AIG selldown Reuters - 3 hrs ago

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares in AIA Group Ltd had their second-biggest one-day percentage fall on Tuesday after its former parent, American International Group (AIG)), … More »AIA shares slide after $6 billion AIG selldown

    The logo of the AIA tower is seen at its entrance in Hong Kong

    HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares in AIA Group Ltd had their second-biggest one-day percentage fall on Tuesday after its former parent, American International Group (AIG)), raised about $6 billion by selling shares at the bottom end of the marketing range. AIG's long-awaited selldown punctured a rally in AIA shares this year, …

  • Cracks emerge in GOP over hydraulic fracturing AP - 5 hrs ago

    When it comes to the controversial gas drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing, the Republican Party itself appears fractured — especially in the critical swing … More »Cracks emerge in GOP over hydraulic fracturing

    When it comes to the controversial gas drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing, the Republican Party itself appears fractured — especially in the critical swing state of Ohio.

  • In this March 2, 2012 photo, Al Milani of Staten Island, pumps gas in Manhattan at a BP mini-mart. The price at the gas pump rose over the weekend and the nationwide average is nearing $3.80 a gallon. Oil is close to $107 per barrel because of tensions tied to Iran's nuclear program. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
    Oil below $107 after US, Israel meet on Iran AP - 5 hrs ago

    Oil prices hovered below $107 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after U.S. and Israel leaders met to discuss growing tensions over Iran's nuclear program. More »Oil below $107 after US, Israel meet on Iran

    In this March 2, 2012 photo, Al Milani of Staten Island, pumps gas in Manhattan at a BP mini-mart. The price at the gas pump rose over the weekend and the nationwide average is nearing $3.80 a gallon. Oil is close to $107 per barrel because of tensions tied to Iran's nuclear program. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

    Oil prices hovered below $107 a barrel Tuesday in Asia after U.S. and Israel leaders met to discuss growing tensions over Iran's nuclear program.

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