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Flat consumer prices show tame inflation
March 19, 2010Consumer prices were flat last month, as the weak economy limited the ability of companies to charge more for goods and services.
Economic growth seen slowing this summer
March 19, 2010A private research group says its gauge of future economic activity rose 0.1 percent in February, suggesting slow economic growth this summer.
Fixed Toyotas hit with new complaints
March 19, 2010Complaints of sudden acceleration in Toyotas repaired under recalls have nearly doubled in the past two weeks, according to an Associated Press analysis of government data.
Stocks mixed after jobless, inflation data
March 19, 2010Stocks are trading in a narrow range Thursday after a fresh batch of economic reports showed the economy continues to slowly regain its strength.
Bank watchdogs nabbed big bonuses too
March 19, 2010The government handed out millions of dollars to bank regulators, rewarding "superior" work even as an avalanche of risky mortgages helped create the meltdown.
Officials: Brakes not applied in NY Prius crash
March 19, 2010U.S. investigators looking into the claim of a runaway Toyota Motor Corp Prius in New York last week said on Thursday no brakes had been applied before the vehicle hit a wall.
Obama signs jobs bill, says more must be done
March 19, 2010President Barack Obama has signed into law a package of tax breaks and spending designed to give the nation a jobs boost.
Weekly jobless claims dip; hiring seen stagnant
March 19, 2010The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight time. But initial claims remain above levels that would signal net job gains.
Cost of gas hits highest level since Oct. 2008
March 19, 2010Retail gasoline prices rose on Thursday on an expected increase in demand and as more expensive spring and summer blends of gasoline make their way to the pumps.
Porsche takes top spot in dependability study
March 19, 2010
Porsche shot to the top of a closely watched study of long-term vehicle dependability, overtaking U.S. and Japanese rivals, J.D. Power and Associates said Thursday.
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