Total Seats: 100, 37 Open | Majority Needed: 51 Projected seats based on RCP poll data. Last update: Mon Oct 18, 3:47 pm ET
Total Seats: 435, 435 Open | Majority Needed: 218 Projected seats based on RCP poll data. Last update: Mon Oct 18, 3:47 pm ET
Total Seats: 50, 37 Open | Majority Needed: 26 Projected seats based on RCP poll data. Last update: Mon Oct 18, 3:47 pm ET
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HONG KONG (Reuters) – The U.S. dollar was steady on Tuesday, supported by a pledge from Washington not to devalue its way to recovery, while weakness in the technology sector kept Asian stocks struggling to maintain small gains. Full Story »
NEW YORK (Reuters) - IBM won fewer technology services deals than expected in the third quarter, sending its shares 3.7 percent lower, although it announced stronger profits and raised its full-year outlook Full Story »
Reuters CHARLOTTE, N.C./BOSTON (Reuters) - Bank of America said on Monday it was partially lifting its nationwide freeze on foreclosures, a sign that a crisis over major banks' mortgage practices may be easing. Full Story »
NEW YORK - It's a question as old as investing itself: will good performance last? Full Story »
Major business events and economic events scheduled for Tuesday: Full Story »
SAN FRANCISCO - IBM Corp.'s third quarter was a textbook example of how the company makes money even in an uncertain economy. Full Story »
AP LUXEMBOURG - Ending months of intense debate, EU governments on Monday agreed on tougher budget rules for euro-zone nations that can trigger fines for countries racking up big deficits and debts like the ones that have eroded confidence in the euro. Full Story »
Reuters BANGALORE (Reuters) - H&R; Block Inc sued HSBC Bank USA, a unit of HSBC , alleging the bank breached a contract, which could stop the No. 1 U.S. tax preparer from offering refund anticipation loans, sending its shares down 12 percent to a year-low. Full Story »
AP NEW YORK - Citigroup Inc., one of the worst-hit banks during the financial crisis, posted its third straight quarterly profit in a sign that major banks and their customers are starting to find their footing. Full Story »
MILAN (Reuters) - The global market for luxury goods is expected to return to pre-crisis levels in 2011 on the back of a 10 percent growth this year, helped by booming Asia and Chinese tourists shopping in Europe, a report said on Monday. Full Story »
AP WASHINGTON - The pace of U.S. home foreclosures may not slow much after all. Full Story »
AP ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. - Six months after the rig explosion that led to the largest offshore oil spill in U.S. history, damage to the Gulf of Mexico can be measured more in increments than extinctions, say scientists polled by The Associated Press. Full Story »
To take advantage of tax perks and avoid tax penalties, you need to meet IRS deadlines. Some retirement savings accounts must be utilized by Dec. 31, 2010, to get a tax break this year, while with others you have until April 15, 2011, to make your 2010 tax year deposits. Here are five important retirement tax deadlines to keep in mind: Full Story »
AFP/Getty Images/File WASHINGTON - The former head of the Obama administration's auto task force said Monday that investment bankers underwriting General Motors Co.'s expected initial public stock offering are optimistic about the auto company's future as a public company. Full Story »
An earthquake rattled the southern New Zealand city of Christchurch on Tuesday, cutting power and phone service and sending some residents running into the streets just weeks after a more powerful quake caused extensive damage. Full Story »
Wall Street's bar was so high for Apple Inc. that the fact that it sold more iPads than Macs in the latest quarter wasn't enough to impress investors. Full Story »
The reliability of DNA testing suggesting Asian carp may already be in waterways near Lake Michigan was the focus of final arguments Monday in a lawsuit seeking the closure of Chicago-area shipping locks to halt the spread of the invasive fish. Full Story »
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