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Buy a house, and other forced savings

WASHINGTON - This is America Saves Week, one of those artificial holidays designed to convey a message. And the message is: Save more money.

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Rise in identity fraud tied to smartphone use

- Nearly 12 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2011, an increase of 13 percent over 2010, according to a report released on Wednesday by the research firm Javelin Strategy & Research.

U.S., Tech, Media 22 Feb 2012

Obama urges corporate tax cut, closing loopholes

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama made an opening offer in what could be a long negotiation with corporate America on Wednesday, putting forward his first detailed plan to cut the corporate tax rate. | Video

Politics, 22 Feb 2012

Apple shareholders to meet as stock at record high

SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook is in an enviable position - market leading products, a $98 billion warchest and a seemingly gravity-defying stock price.

Analysis: Goldman's top brass gun for cash bonuses

- While Wall Street slashes pay and freezes cash awards, Goldman Sachs Group's top five executives may reap special bonuses of $10.5 million apiece if the firm hits historically easy profit targets over the next two years.

22 Feb 2012

Falling crop prices may be a harvest for retail

NEW YORK - Corn, wheat and cotton prices are expected to fall - and that could lead to gains in sectors far removed from the farm.

21 Feb 2012

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    Oil 106.44 +0.16 +0.15%
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