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Video: Big banks, gov't officials strike $25B deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:26:09 EST

After more than 16 months of negotiations involving all 50 U.S. states, federal authorities and five of the nation's largest mortgage lenders, a $25 billion deal has been struck to provide relief for some Americans who are dealing with foreclosure. Wyatt Andrews reports.

Video: Will the European debt crisis sink Obama's re-election?

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:22:58 EST

CBSNews.com senior political reporter Brian Montopoli and CBS MoneyWatch Editor-At-Large, Jill Schlesinger discuss how fallout from Europe could make Obama a one-term president

Banks in $25B deal to settle foreclosure abuses

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:45:54 EST

The pact with government authorities lifts a cloud over lenders, but it leaves open questions about how much it will help homeowners

Greek agreement accomplishes nothing

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:52:06 EST

The country may get a loan from the EU, but it will simply stave off the inevitable

Video: Mortgage lenders strike a deal

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:29:17 EST

Greece strikes a deal on a new austerity program, a deal has been reached between the U.S. government and the nation's five biggest mortgage lenders, and weekly jobless claims dropped to the lowest level in almost four years. Ashely Morrison reports.

Last year's losers are winning this year

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

A single month of investment returns this year underscores just how quickly fortunes can change

Video: Gas prices continue to creep up

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:42:21 EST

Since mid-December, the price of gas has been steadily creeping up three cents a week, and now averages $3.48 a gallon - the highest price ever in February. Bill Whitaker reports on why the prices are rising and the impact it could have on the economy.

Jeremy Grantham's investing strategies for 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:33:04 EST

The legendary asset manager GMO outlines four broad themes for navigating global markets this year and beyond

Video: iPhone hurts Sprint profits

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:58:16 EST

More than 20,000 activists protesting job and spending cuts in Greece shut down schools, banks, and transportation systems; Sprint took a big loss when it picked up the iPhone; And new McDonald's restaurants revenue is up. Ashely Morrison reports.

18 tax credits and deductions to take this year

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:20:55 EST

Claim these often overlooked items and you may be able to pay much less money to the IRS this year

Is this a stock-picker's year?

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:07:00 EST

Once again, we hear that it's a stock picker's market -- but that doesn't mean they will pick well

Consumer debt skyrocketed in 4th quarter

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

7.5 percent hike raises big questions about strength of economic recovery

Fed: Consumer borrowing sees strong growth

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:31:30 EST

Consumer credit increased $19.3 billion in December, a second consecutive month of strong growth

Greek debt talks drag on, banks signal progress

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:51:33 EST

Greek political leaders to meet Wednesday to discuss government spending cuts aimed at reducing the country's deficit

Dow approaches 13,000, one rally from a record

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:27:13 EST

The milestone would be the first time the Dow broke 13,000 since the Great Recession

Market braces for federal budget battle

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:53:47 EST

A brewing fight between the White House and Congress could determine the trajectory of stocks for the rest of the year

Video: New York, Calif. holding out foreclosure settlement

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:34:16 EST

California and New York are the key holdouts in a settlement over foreclosure abuses, Ben Bernake will address the European debt crisis, and the EU is demanding new cost cuts before it hands over more money to Greece. Ashley Morrison reports.

Job openings up: Here's how to get one yourself

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:57:26 EST

Career expert Caroline Ceniza-Levine explains how to land one of the coveted positions

Why is Greece negotiating over debt when it could be dictating?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:21:36 EST

If you owe the bank a million drachmas, you own the bank

BP boosts dividend on strong fourth quarter

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:42:32 EST

The company's profit was up 38 percent from the same period a year ago

Toyota forecasts stronger results as disaster woes fade

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:39:36 EST

In the U.S., the car maker has added a second shift, bringing annual production capacity to 150,000 vehicles

Glencore, Xstrata to merge into natural-resource giant

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:01:48 EST

The $90 billion merger of the mining company and commodities dealer will control a chain of businesses from mining to refining, storage and shipping of commodities like coal, copper and corn

Stocks set to plummet this summer?

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

A financial advisor makes the case that stocks will tank sometime after June of this year...but his crystal ball is cloudy

Beware of this costly Wall Street claim

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:38:00 EST

A recent interview provides an example of how Wall Street tries to distort the realities of index funds

Romania's government collapses after protests

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:20:52 EST

Prime minister resigns following weeks of protests over austerity measures; Debt concerns raise comparisons to Greece