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SUPER ADS? YOU DECIDE
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:29:34 EST
This year's ads include the "Imperial March" as you've never seen it, a remake of the cantina scene, and, of course, lots of hot girls and funny animals.
Ford calls foul on Chevy Super Bowl ad
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:41:16 EST
Ford Motor Co. has sent General Motors a letter officially objecting to a Chevrolet truck ad that ran during Sunday night's Super Bowl.
Stocks: Let the good times roll
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:23:32 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.
Romney wins big in Nevada - CNN
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:58:58 EST
Nevada's triple economic whammy
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:48:13 EST
Nevada has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in unemployment, foreclosure filings and number of underwater homes. That's not good for the state's economy. The Great Recession has dealt Nevada a losing hand.
What Romney must do with his fortune
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:41:24 EST
If Mitt Romney is elected president, he will have to make some tough choices about what to do with his personal fortune.
3 keys to a killer Super Bowl ad
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:41:01 EST
FORTUNE -- Super Bowl weekend is here. For some, Sunday is all about the game. For others, the ads take center stage. For the latter, here are three keys to making a killer spot.
Top 10 housing turnaround towns
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:49:18 EST
Florida's cities were some of the hardest hit by the housing bust, but now they are leading the charge back. Of Realtor.com's top 10 turnaround towns, eight are in the Sunshine State.
Europe's debt crisis: Where things stand
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:52:08 EST
After wreaking havoc in global financial markets last year, the debt crisis in Europe has entered a complicated new phase in 2012.
Meet the new Facebook billionaires
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:32:55 EST
A peek at Facebook's multi-billion-dollar empire -- and the half-dozen billionaires it has created.
Facebook IPO shrinks private trading market
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:24:05 EST
Facebook has played a big role in the private trading markets that allow eligible investors the chance to snap up shares of hot Internet companies years before they go public.
$4 million in retirement savings may not be enough
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:45:51 EST
I hope to have $4 million saved by the time I retire in 30 years. That sounds like a lot of money, but how much would that be in today's dollars? -- Brian
Dow closes at 4-year high
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:33:28 EST
U.S. stocks rallied Friday, as investors cheered a much stronger-than-expected jobs report.
Fortune Classic: The rise of Netscape
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:08:26 EST
Stealth jobs boom: 6 months, 2 million jobs
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:18:04 EST
Companies are saying the job market is getting better. Workers are saying it's already kicked into high gear.
Jobs: Obama's not out of the woods yet
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:18:15 EST
The January jobs report contains a slew of numbers that are likely to put a twinkle in the eye of Obama campaign staffers.
Kiss QE3 hopes goodbye! - The Buzz
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:37:53 EST
The strong January jobs report may finally put a nail in the QE3 coffin.
Micron CEO Steve Appleton dies in plane crash
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:58:16 EST
Micron CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died Friday morning in a small-plane crash in Boise.
Disney employees now allowed to grow beards
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:06:22 EST
Mickey Mouse can finally grow that soul patch 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.
Newt's moon colony: What would it cost?
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:12 EST
Newt Gingrich wants to build a permanent colony on the moon and, if his dream is fully realized, the price tag could be huge.
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.
Will $4 million in retirement savings be enough?
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:36:40 EST
I hope to have $4 million saved by the time I retire in 30 years. That sounds like a lot of money, but how much would that be in today's dollars? -- Brian
Europe's debt crisis: Where things stand
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:21:33 EST
After wreaking havoc in global financial markets last year, the debt crisis in Europe has entered a complicated new phase in 2012.
Facebook IPO shrinks private trading market
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:23:55 EST
Facebook has played a big role in the private trading markets that allow eligible investors the chance to snap up shares of hot Internet companies years before they go public.
What will become of Romney's fortune?
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:59:10 EST
If Mitt Romney is elected president, he will have to make some tough choices about what to do with his personal fortune.
Nevada's triple economic whammy
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:36:34 EST
The Great Recession has dealt Nevada a losing hand.
'Bayou Billionaires' brings gas boom to reality TV
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:01:37 EST
The fracking-led oil and natural gas boom that's received widespread attention in the mainstream press has moved to a new medium: reality TV.
Micron CEO Steve Appleton dies in plane crash
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:58:10 EST
Micron CEO and chairman Steve Appleton died Friday morning in a small-plane crash in Boise.
Place your bets on Facebook's IPO -- literally
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:47:17 EST
Facebook has finally filed for an IPO, but it likely won't start trading for months. For those who can't wait to gamble on the stock market, bookies are accepting bets.
Stealth jobs boom: 6 months, 2 million jobs
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:52:52 EST
Companies are saying the job market is getting better. Workers are saying it's already kicked into high gear.
States seek currencies made of silver and gold
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:53:05 EST
A growing number of states are seeking shiny new currencies made of silver and gold.
Newt's moon colony: What would it cost?
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:33:50 EST
Newt Gingrich wants to build a permanent colony on the moon and, if his dream is fully realized, the price tag could be huge.
Home repairs: Which jobs come first?
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:25:35 EST
Lean times call for budgetary triage. But while you should clearly opt for orthodontics before Disneyland, the choice is tougher when it comes to home maintenance.
