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Stocks up; Dow on longest streak since '96

Stocks closed up on Wall Street Wednesday with the Dow Jones industrial average notched its ninth gain in a row, giving the index its longest winning streak in more than sixteen years. Demand for stocks has been propelled this year by optimism that the housing market is recovering and that companies have started to hire.

Saving Money Presidents' Day sales: Look for new deals throughout the weekend

Presidents' Day sales have already begun on a wide array of items, including mattresses, home goods, and clothing. But keep an eye out for more Presidents' Day sales to be announced throughout the weekend. 

Change Agent Shoppers add charitable giving to their lists

Purchases that give a portion of the sale to a charity make shoppers feel good but may diminish overall giving to that charity, a consultant says.

Saving Money Slow shopper? Avoid these stores.

Finding great deals on gifts is important,but so is ensuring they arrive in tome for the holidays. If you procrastinate on your holiday shopping, steer clear of these retailers with shipping policies that will cut it close to Christmas. 

Stocks finished mixed; Apple drags down S&P, Nasdaq

Stocks shot up on the heels of a positive jobs report Friday, but Apple's stock rained on Wall Street's parade.

Stocks rise and fall with twists in budget talks

Stocks rose modestly Thursday on hopes that a budget deal would be reached in Washington. Promising optimistic reports also sent stocks upward.

Cyber Monday deals: Electronics are hot, but so is other stuff (+video)

Cyber Monday is in full swing. Here are some ideas about where to look for the best deals, and tips from the experts on how to shop.

Saving Money Black Friday 2012: the best gaming and toy deals so far

Black Friday is a great time to get amazing deals on the best new video games and toys. Check out the lastest in gaming and toy deals for Black Friday 2012.

Focus Crunch time in Ohio, as Obama, Romney blitz to get out the vote

Both campaigns are swarming Ohio, knocking on doors and making phone calls to potential voters. In these last crucial days, getting out the vote in what may be the deciding state of Election 2012 is paramount.

Toys R US: more holiday hiring than in 2011

Toys R Us to hire 45,000 seasonal workers, up nearly 13 percent from last year. Some of the increase is to handle new online shipping options from Toys R Us. 

GOP veterans Tommy Thomspon and John Mica survive primary, but Fla. tea partier steals the show

While some GOP strongholds have held in the primaries, Florida tea party member Ted Yoho is on the verge of upsetting a 12-term Republican representative.

Stocks break losing streak. Barely.

The Dow rose 19 points to close at 12885 Thursday, just barely ending its longest losing streak since August.

Dow 13000 mark close, but not quite

The Dow made another run at 13000, finishing up 46 points at 12984. Despite coming within four points of the mark,  early losses kept the index from reaching 13000.

Stocks quiet, but gain for second straight day

The Dow inched up 21.04 points to close at 12418 on a quiet day for the markets

Stocks end lower after Wednesday's huge gains

The Dow fell 25 points to close at 12020 after soaring nearly 500 points on Wednesday.

Cyber Monday deals: Sears and Macy's show big deals aren't just at Amazon.

Macy's and Sears are offering Cyber Monday deals that go well beyond tech and toys. If consumers can stretch their minds a little, they might find Cyber Monday deals on a lot more.

Black Friday violence: Competitive shopping's troubling new edge

Some Black Friday shoppers have been cutting in line, grabbing carts, coming to blows, and wielding pepper spray. What the Black Friday hunt for the perfect Christmas present says about the shopper within.

Best buys, worst buys on Black Friday 2011

Black Friday 2011 guide: You'll find great deals on second-tier electronics, apparel, and more, but wait a week for the best buys on all but the most popular toys. Avoid jewelry on Black Friday 2011.

Stocks close higher amid gains in oil prices

The Dow rose 65 points, and consumer staples and health care drove the S&P 500 up more than 6 points

Portugal bailout: one of five things to watch April 7

Portugal OKs bailout, yielding to investor pressure. Also, retailers sales, Cisco's strategy, and the Masters tee off – and Callaway's woes – will be on investors' radar screens.

Shaking up 2012: US senators who aren't running for reelection

So far, 10 senators have announced that they will retire at the end of of their terms rather than seek reelection. With the 2012 campaigns not far off, the departures of these seven Democrats (well, one is an Independent, technically) and three Republicans are shaking things up. Here's how.

Stock exchange outlook: stocks to fall

Stock exchange, digesting last week's rally, looks to start lower, according to stock futures.

Nuclear power to remain in Germany's energy equation

Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to rely on nuclear power longer than planned has significant opposition – but the alternative is more reliance on Russian gas.

Thought bite: Quote for May 7, 2010

Black Friday sales: How deep will the discounts be this year?

Big discounts await shoppers during Black Friday sales the day after Thanksgiving. But later in the season, price cuts are unlikely to be as deep as they were last year.