Dow rallies, Nasdaq drags

A rally in the energy sector propelled the Dow industrials near midsession Tuesday, but the broader market struggled as investors mulled a surprise drop in consumer confidence.

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Home prices continue rebound

Home prices rose for the fourth month in a row during August and suffered a smaller-than-expected annual drop, according to a report issued Tuesday.

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Dollar slides against the euro

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Oil recovers to trade above $79

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Treasurys edge higher before auction

Treasury prices rose Tuesday as the government prepares to offer $44 billion worth of 2-year notes as part of a record weekly debt sale.

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Millions of homes to get smart meters

Some 18 million smart meters are set to make their way into American homes as part of the economic stimulus plan focusing on energy efficiency, Energy Department officials said Tuesday.

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The best time to invest in a 401(k)? Now

Question: I’m 47 years old and would like to begin participating in my company’s 401(k) plan. But I don’t know if this is the right time to do so. Do you think I should start now or wait until the economy gets better?

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Seniors squeezed as doctors shun Medicare

Medicare has become a scary word to the doctors at the largest private group practice in Kansas City, Mo.

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Internet bubble 2.0? Not so fast

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in October for online retailing stocks. Christmas 1999, that is

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Treasurys brace for record auctions

Treasurys fell Monday as the U.S.

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