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U.S. consumer sentiment climbs in November

U.S. consumer sentiment rose in November to its highest level in more than seven years on improvements in the current economic condition, including lower gas prices and improving job prospects, a survey released on Wednesday showed.

Nov 26, 2014 10:13 AM EST

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Goldman, BASF, HSBC accused of metals price fixing: U.S. lawsuit

Goldman Sachs Group Inc (GS.N), Germany's BASF SE (BASFn.DE) and two other big platinum and palladium dealers have been sued in the United States in what the plaintiff's law firm called the first nationwide class action over alleged price-fixing of the metals.

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Thanksgiving lessons on index funds

Every industry has its loss leaders, and the investment world is no different. The theory is that you will go to the store for the $12 turkey and stick around to buy dressing, cranberries, juice, pies and two kinds of potatoes. Mmmm, but I digress.

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Bank of Japan's Kuroda resolute in fight against deflation, says ready to ease more

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Tuesday stressed the bank's readiness to expand stimulus further to meet its price goal, a message that was partially echoed by an European Central Bank policymaker as the euro zone economy battles to lift off.

China won't consider more rate cuts or easing until fourth quarter data out: official

China's central bank will wait until fourth-quarter economic data is out and monitor U.S. and Japanese monetary policy before considering any more rate cuts or easing, a central bank adviser said on Tuesday

Nov 25, 2014 11:34 AM EST

Yen gains after BOJ minutes; dollar retreats

The yen rose on Tuesday after Bank of Japan minutes showed the hurdle to further quantitative easing was high, while the dollar slipped as data showing a deterioration in consumer confidence overshadowed a surprise upgrade in third-quarter U.S. growth.

Nov 25, 2014 11:32 AM EST

Wall Street dips on consumer data, indexes near records

U.S. stocks edged lower on Tuesday, with major indexes retreating slightly from record levels after a reading of consumer confidence unexpectedly fell to its weakest level since June.

Nov 25, 2014 11:29 AM EST

Behind Black Friday's giant, cheap TV deals

You might need two carts to walk away with what may be this year's biggest Black Friday bargain (at least by size): a 65" Vizio television at Walmart for $648.

Nov 25, 2014 11:27 AM EST

United Tech CEO steps down, replaced by CFO in abrupt change

United Technologies Corp (UTX.N) Chief Executive Officer Louis Chenevert has retired immediately and is being replaced by the company's finance chief, the diversified U.S. manufacturer said on Monday, an abrupt change that caught Wall Street off guard.

Nov 24, 2014 11:43 AM EST

Visteon eyes $3.6 billion sale of South Korean unit: reports

U.S. automotive parts maker Visteon Corp (VC.N) has signed a preliminary deal to sell its controlling stake in South Korea's Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp (018880.KS) to a local private equity firm for $3.6 billion, Korean media reports said.

Nov 24, 2014 11:41 AM EST

Medicare, ACA care and how to navigate during enrollment

This is enrollment season for two huge public health insurance programs: Medicare and the Affordable Care Act health insurance exchanges. For older Americans, the overlapping sign-up periods can lead to confusion and enrollment errors.

Nov 24, 2014 11:38 AM EST

Motivational coach Tony Robbins transforms into money guru

It might seem odd taking serious financial advice from someone long associated with infomercials and fire walks

Nov 24, 2014 11:34 AM EST

How to beat newly hot real estate markets

How much house will $2 million get you in the United States these days? How much house will $2 million get you in the United States these days? You could buy 25 pretty nice four-bedroom, two-bath homes in Cleveland, Ohio.

Nov 24, 2014 11:32 AM EST

Some fund managers see oil falling to $60 without OPEC cut

Some commodity fund managers believe oil prices could slide to $60 per barrel if OPEC does not agree a significant output cut when it meets in Vienna this week.

Nov 24, 2014 11:29 AM EST

Wall Street hits new records, boosted by cyclicals

U.S. stocks rose on Monday, with major indexes hitting fresh records on the back of multiple merger deals and hopes that China will take further accommodative monetary policy action.

Nov 24, 2014 11:26 AM EST

Stocks grind higher after central bank stimulus signals

World stocks ground higher on Monday after a frenetic round of activity at central banks in Asia and Europe showed they are willing to do more to support economic growth and inflation.

Nov 24, 2014 11:21 AM EST