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This is NOT a tech bubble

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:21:10 EST

The Nasdaq is at its highest level since the end of 2000. Highly speculative companies like Netflix and Zynga are soaring, and investors are salivating about possibly paying 100 times earnings for Facebook when it goes public.

Stocks close lower amid Greece jitters

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:12:37 EST

U.S. stocks hovered below the breakeven line throughout the trading day Monday, as investors anxiously awaited a Greek government decision on budget cuts that are key to securing a second bailout and avoiding default.

Chrysler is king of the Super Bowl spots

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:31:37 EST

Once again, Chrysler's Super Bowl ad won the hearts and minds of football fans, this time with a little help from Clint Eastwood and, of course, Detroit.

Student loans: Hit a bull's-eye with your FASFA

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:09:14 EST

If you have a child headed off to college this fall, you've got an important item on your to-do list: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which you can submit as early as Jan. 1.

Citi wins OK for Chinese credit card

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:29:25 EST

Citibank won approval to issue its own credit card in China, making it the first non-Asian bank to enter that market.

Obama vs. Reagan: A tale of two recoveries

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:41:09 EST

Faced with a strong jobs report Friday, Republicans tried out a new rhetorical message: This isn't a disaster, but Ronald Reagan could have done better.

Stocks: Let the good times roll?

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:30 EST

Stocks surged last week to their highest levels in years, but there are few key economic reports slated for the week ahead to sustain the rally.

Verizon and Redbox team up to battle Netflix

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:19:10 EST

Verizon and DVD kiosk company Redbox said Monday that they're teaming up on a streaming video partnership, a move that puts Netflix squarely in their crosshairs.

Disney employees now allowed to grow beards

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:06:17 EST

Mickey Mouse can finally grow that goatee he's always wanted. Until now, Disney parks and resort employees had been prohibited from growing beards and goatees. Starting Friday they may do so, so long as they're a quarter-inch or shorter.

Goldman's Blankfein endorses same-sex marriage

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:04:42 EST

Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein has recorded a commercial endorsing the right to same-sex marriage, becoming one of the highest profile corporate executives to weigh in on the controversial campaign.

We're number one, says U.S. Postal Service

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:01:21 EST

Despite its financial difficulties and relatively heavy work load, the U.S. Postal Service has been declared the finest in the world by a British study.

Beat stress for less

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:34:51 EST

This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.

New York sues banks over foreclosures

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:15:48 EST

The New York attorney general sued some of the nation's biggest banks on Friday, accusing them of unlawful and deceptive practices for relying on a private electronic registry that tracks mortgages.

Greece on the brink

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:04:53 EST

Officials in Greece are under pressure to reach an agreement on a new bailout package, as the threat of a default hangs over the country.

The Romney kids' $100 million trust fund

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:12:06 EST

Mitt Romney's five sons -- Matt, Tagg, Craig, Ben and Josh -- are sitting pretty with a trust fund worth $100 million.

Eli's coming: Super Bowl QB to cash in

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:33:35 EST

Eli Manning is heading to Disney World. Madison Avenue will be close behind.

Foreclosure deal: Closer, but not there yet

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:01:41 EST

States have until the close of the business day to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value.

Ford cries foul on Chevy 'apocalypse' ad

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:24:59 EST

General Motors ignored a request from Ford Motor Co. and ran a humorous Chevrolet truck ad during the Super Bowl that takes a slap at Ford.

Stocks: All eyes on Greece

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:19:36 EST

U.S. stocks were set for a weak open Monday as investors anxiously await a Greek government decision on budget cuts that are key to securing a second bailout and avoiding default.

House bill bans welfare spending at strip clubs

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:44:19 EST

If welfare recipients want to dole out the dollar bills at a strip club, they'd better make sure it's not government money ... at least if a bill in Congress becomes law.