Closing Bell: Syria Fears and Iffy Mergers Keep Gains in Check

Date: Sep 03 2013
Filed under: Technology, Market News, International Trade, U.S. Government, TelecommunicationsSpencer Platt, Getty Images An early stock market rally powered by a strong manufacturing report and word that President Obama would seek congressional approval for any move against Syria faded Tuesday afternoon ...Read More »

Higher lot prices may boost new home prices

Date: Sep 03 2013
Home builders are paying higher prices than last year for lots in major markets. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/Z16YZfRAvN4/ Read More »

Ask Matt: A 13,791% stock gain? Hindsight helps

Date: Sep 03 2013
Ask Matt: What's the most an investor could have earned since 2010? http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/RqkuMZwz4vk/ Read More »

What to watch: Stocks gyrate on Syria suspense

Date: Sep 03 2013
The "will we or won't we strike" question is responsible for recent stock volatility. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/YC9LygUOh_Y/ Read More »

Vodafone completes Verizon Wireless sale for $130B

Date: Sep 02 2013
Vodafone agrees to sell its 45% stake in Verizon Wireless to Verizon for $130B http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/jo-hqQCEw2c/ Read More »

Legal Marijuana Brings New Jobs, Interest From Big Business

Date: Sep 02 2013
Filed under: Job Market, Drug Companies, Job SearchGetty Images By Paul Toscano The cannabis legalization trend is creating jobs in states where laws have been relaxed, and big business is "looking into the industry in a big way," an expert told CNBC ...Read More »

Your Money: Data brokers’ bad info can hurt you

Date: Sep 02 2013
Your Money: Check-authorization companies can create headaches for everyday households. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/IfxZatTuTfU/ Read More »

Crowdfunding…and Other Ways to Save On College Tuition

Date: Sep 02 2013
Filed under: College, College Savings Plans, InvestingGetty Images By Mary Thompson With the cost of a college education increasing at a pace roughly double the pace of inflation, students are looking at new ways to pay for their degrees, cut the costs ...Read More »

Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Market: Americans Pulling Money Out of Banks

Date: Sep 02 2013
Filed under: Banking, Banks, Savings Accounts, SavingAlamy By Jeff Cox American bank accounts have gotten noticeably smaller this year as mom-and-pop investors have begun to embrace risk. Deposit balances in insured banks have fallen by $51 billion-a small amount relatively speaking, to be ...Read More »

Lenovo chief shares $3.25 million of bonus with staff

Date: Sep 01 2013
Yang Yuanqing will share $3.25M from his bonus with some 10,000 staffers. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/V82BqGmmZKE/ Read More »