December 30, 2010 EditionEdition

Real Estate & Construction

Signed contracts to buy U.S. homes up in Nov.

The number of people who signed contracts to buy homes rose in November, the fourth increase since...
Banking & Finance

Average rate on 30-year mortgage climbs

The average rate on 30-year fixed mortgages rose this week to the highest level in seven months,...
Economy & Labor

Jobless benefit filings drop sharply

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell to its lowest point in nearly two and...
News

Maine to get $500K in AIG settlement

Maine officials say the state will get $500,000 as part of American International Group Inc.'s agreement to...
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Economy & Labor

Minimum wage earners in 7 states getting raises

It'll be a happier New Year for nearly 650,000 workers earning minimum wage. They're getting small raises...
Banking & Finance

Vatican creates financial watchdog amid bank probe

The Vatican on Thursday created a financial watchdog agency and issued new laws to fight money laundering...
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