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Few tweaks for 2014 Nissan Leaf

The 2014 Nissan Leaf offers drivers a few small improvements, including a backup camera system for every grade, an updated information technology system, and slightly better mileage than its 2013 predecessor.
Marissa Mayer hits one year at Yahoo, but revenue disappoints

Marissa Mayer has been at the helm of Yahoo for one year, bringing sweeping changes to the company. Yahoo's second quarter earnings beat expectations Tuesday, but its revenue outlook fell short. Mayer remains upbeat about the company's progress.
Keith Olbermann comes back to ESPN to host late-night show

Keith Olbermann rose to prominence as a 'SportsCenter' anchor from 1992-97 before one of several contentious departures that have marked his career.
$92 quadrillion: PayPal accidentally makes man a quadrillionaire

$92 quadrillion from PayPal? That appeared to be the case for Chris Reynolds, who opened his PayPal statement for June to find $92 quadrillion. The public relations executive tells the Monitor how the Paypal blooper happened.
The world’s 10 most valuable sports teams

This year’s Forbes list of the world's most valuable teams is heavy with two kinds of football and features a new top squad. Can you guess which team, and which sport, nabbed the number one spot?
Obamacare delay: Will it encourage cheating?

Critics of Obamacare say the IRS will not be able to stop people from being dishonest when they file their income tax returns. Gleckman argues otherwise.
Asiana Airlines scraps lawsuit over racist pilot names

Asiana Airlines said Wednesday it no longer plans to sue a San Francisco TV station over the use of racially offensive names. KTVU-TV has already apologized for using fake names for four pilots on a plane that crashed in San Francisco on July 6, Asiana Airlines said.
July: Good month for homebuilders

Homebuilders are feeling more confident as more people enter the market to buy homes and fewer homes are being left on the market.
Bank of America earnings soar 70 percent

Bank of America's profits jumped 70 percent in the second quarter, helped by cost-cutting and higher earnings from investment banking. Bank of America, the country's second-biggest bank by assets, has been slimming down and cutting jobs since the beginning of 2010.
Empty nest? What to do with extra rooms in the house

Don't let empty rooms in your house go to waste. If your children have moved out of your home, you can recoup the cost of unused rooms by moving, sealing off the room, or converting the room into a home office, Hamm says.
Stocks fall on lackluster earnings

Stocks closed down on Wall Street Tuesday after a string of disappointing earning reports from major companies. Coca-Cola stocks fell after the company said it sold less soda in its home market of North America.
Asiana Airlines: Some passengers face long odds for compensation

Because of international regulations, passengers aboard the Asiana Airlines flight that crashed in San Francisco on July 6, 2013 could receive drastically different amounts of monetary compensation from Asiana Airlines — even if they were sitting right next to one another, an attorney says.
Will smartphone apps cut down on cars on the road?

Startups that help app users find rides with nearby drivers are hoping to cut down on the number of cars on the road, and if traditional taxi companies don't adapt, they'll probably be run out of business, Read says.
Hike in style for less: 5 must-have items for outdoors fun

Save money on wide brim hats, hiking boots, and more with camping and outdoors deals at stores now.
Going to college? Save money on campus.

For most people, attending college is one of the most expensive investments they'll make in their lives. Hamm offers students advice on how to save money while making the most of their college experience.
Housing alert: Flippers are back

As housing prices rise, 'flippers' who buy homes below market value, fix them up and sell them at a profit are returning to the real estate scene. Flippers could play a key role in the housing recovery.
Twinkies are back, and smaller than before (+video)

Twinkies returned to store shelves nationwide Monday, but the new Twinkies weigh less and have fewer calories than their predecessors
Five takeaways on America's debt

With $2 trillion in Treasury bonds in tow, the Federal Reserve has a huge impact on the government's fiscal health: the Fed strengthens the government's position while increasing the risk of future increases in interest rates.
Top 10 best 'flip market' cities

These 10 cities were the most profitable markets for people flipping a house in 2012, according to RealtyTrac. Can you guess which city had the highest average profit on flipped homes?
Stocks extend hot start to July

Stocks edged higher on Wall Street Monday on a surge in Boeing, after it was found that batteries were not the cause of a fire on one of its 787 aircraft at London's Heathrow airport last week. The gains continue a hot streak for stocks in July.