ACORN activists refuse to back down from ‘voice for the voiceless’ mantra despite scandalLOS ANGELES — Armed with little more than pen and pad, ACORN organizer David Mazariegos hits inner-city streets to save his embattled employer rather than his usual mission of saving homes from foreclosure. Oil rises above $71 despite massive petroleum surpluses as the dollar gets weakerNEW YORK — Energy prices climbed Thursday despite massive petroleum surpluses, as the dollar weakened and equities markets rose. Liz Claiborne signs 10-year deal to sell some brands only at JC Penney, Mizrahi line on QVCNEW YORK — Clothing maker Liz Claiborne Inc. said Thursday it will help reverse its fortune by moving its namesake line to J.C. Penny Co. from Macy’s Inc. and other stores and taking the line designed by Isaac Mizrahi to the TV shopping channel QVC. No DNC in NYC: National Democrats absent from mayoral race as comptroller takes on BloombergNEW YORK — A Democrat is struggling to unseat the mayor of the nation’s largest city, but top party leaders are staying on the sidelines. New line of black Barbies gets praise from some, but others say dolls are not ‘black enough’NEW YORK — Mattel has launched a new line of black Barbie dolls with fuller lips, a wider nose and more pronounced cheek bones — a far cry from Christie, Barbie’s black friend who debuted in the 1960s and was essentially a white doll painted brown. Judge considers revoking bail for NY businessman accused of orchestrating $413M Ponzi schemeCENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — A federal judge is considering a request by prosecutors to revoke bail for a New York businessman accused of orchestrating a $413 million Ponzi scheme. Cuomo seeks law to curb political influence in NY pension fund investment decisionsALBANY, N.Y. — Attorney General Andrew Cuomo proposed Thursday replacing the elected state comptroller as the sole trustee of New York’s $116 billion public employee pension fund, which serves 1 million members and pays out $7 billion a year. Shares of engineering services company Mistras Group rise on first day of tradingNEW YORK — Mistras Group Inc. stock rose Thursday, its first day of trading, after the engineering services company priced its initial public offering of shares at a price below its initial target. Carter’s shares rise after Sterne Agee upgrades, sees further gains in shares to comeNEW YORK — After rising nearly 38 percent so far this year, Carter’s Inc. shares may gain another 25 percent in the next 12 months, said a Sterne Agee analyst, upgrading the maker of infant and children’s clothes. Stocks climb after upbeat retail sales, better jobs data and surprising profit from AlcoaNEW YORK — Stocks resumed their climb as investors got upbeat readings on two of the best gauges of the economy’s health: consumer spending and corporate profits. Oil above $70 despite massive petroleum surpluses as dollar gets weakerNEW YORK — Energy prices climbed higher Thursday despite massive petroleum surpluses as the dollar got weaker and equities markets rose. Fla. hotel heir slaying sparks feud over million-dollar estate that contains Batman itemsFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The mysterious death of a Fontainebleau Hotel heir has triggered a family feud over his multimillion-dollar estate, with relatives accusing his wife of murder even though no one has been charged. Dollar stays weak after ECB holds rates steady; in US, retailers, jobs data boosts marketsNEW YORK — The dollar remained lower versus the euro after the European Central Bank and Bank of England left interest rates unchanged Thursday. Natural gas reserve increase exceeds estimates, pushes inventory to highest level everNEW YORK — Natural gas stockpile levels rose more than expected last week, topping last week’s record to reach a new high, the government said Thursday. Retail recovery at hand? Stores report September sales gain, breaking 13-month losing streakNEW YORK — The nation’s stores saw their first sales gain in 14 months in September, a sign of life from shoppers that fuels some hope for the holiday shopping season. Stocks open higher after surprising profit report from Alcoa, better jobless claims numbersNEW YORK — Stocks have resumed their climb after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and the government reported a drop in initial claims for jobless benefits. Stocks open higher after surprising profit from Alcoa, drop in initial jobless claimsNEW YORK — Stocks are higher after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and initial claims for jobless benefits fell more than expected. Stock futures climb after surprising profit from Alcoa, drop in initial jobless claimsNEW YORK — Stocks appear headed to a sharply higher opening Thursday after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit and weekly jobless claims fell more than expected. Retailers report September sales declines, though many results come in better than expectedNEW YORK — A late Labor Day and delayed school openings offered some relief to merchants in September, helping to boost sales above Wall Street expectations. But spending still remains tepid as consumers focused on necessities amid job worries and tight credit. Retailers report sales declines for September as shoppers worry about jobs, tight creditNEW YORK — Early September reports from retailers show weak sales as shoppers cut back on fall clothing purchases amid worries about jobs and tight credit. PepsiCo 3rd-quarter profit rises 9 percent on cost-cutting efforts even as sales declineMILWAUKEE — PepsiCo Inc. said Thursday that its fiscal third-quarter profit rose 9 percent, in part on cost-control efforts, even as revenue dropped on weak beverage sales. Andrew Lloyd Weber making ‘Phantom’ sequel moved to new locale _Coney IslandLONDON — Andrew Lloyd Weber has announced a sequel to his massively successful “Phantom of the Opera” that will be set at Coney Island. Stock futures climb after surprising profit from Alcoa; ahead of weekly jobless reportNEW YORK — Stock futures are pointing to a sharply higher opening Thursday after Alcoa kicked off earnings season with an unexpected profit, helping to boost investors’ hopes for an economic recovery. Treasury Secretary Geithner makes time for select group of powerful Wall Street bankersWASHINGTON — Even during his most frenzied days, when Congress is demanding answers or the president himself is calling, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner makes time to talk to a select group of powerful Wall Street bankers. Mr. Geithner, Wall Street is on Line 1 (again): When these men call, the Treasury boss answersWASHINGTON — Even during his most frenzied days, when Congress is demanding answers or the president himself is calling, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner makes time to talk to a select group of powerful Wall Street bankers. AP sources: FBI eyes terror suspect’s travel talk for clues to bomb materialWASHINGTON — An Afghan immigrant accused of plotting a terror attack in New York City contacted accomplices there while making a cross-country drive from Denver, raising concerns among investigators that he was sending instructions to purchase more bomb-making chemicals, officials familiar with the case said. Biden a political workhorse for White House, traveling coast to coast to boost DemocratsWASHINGTON — Vice President Joe Biden successfully pressed former Senate colleague Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania to abandon the GOP and become a Democrat. The vice president also helped ensure that newly appointed New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand won’t face a Democratic primary. Brookings sees more flight delays as economy improves; light rail, rush-hour fees suggestedDALLAS — Lengthy airline delays are twice as common now as in 1990 and will get worse as the economy recovers, according to a Brookings Institution report released Thursday. US stocks mixed ahead of earnings reportsNEW YORK - US stocks posted mixed results Wednesday as Wall Street braced for the start of the third-quarter earnings season in the US. Yum Brands, Monsanto, Family Dollar, Costco, Google are among big market movers WednesdayNEW YORK — The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange: |
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