Pending Home Sales Rise
Following a drop in the months after expiration of the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales ticked up 5.2% in July.
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Jobless Claims Dip 6K to 472K
Initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped for a second straight week.
Stocks Start on the Fence
Wall Street treaded water at the start as the bulls took a breather following Wednesday’s surge.
Fed Chief: Uncle Sam Must be Tough
LIVE Ben Bernanke said government follow-through on reform is crucial to preventing another crisis.
3G Capital to Buy Burger King
Private investment firm 3G Capital Management will acquire Burger King for $24 a share.| WATCH
Retailers Show Surprise Strength
Boosted by back-to-school sales, retailers' August same-store sales are coming in better than expected.
