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The latest breaking business, global, and technology news from the Associated Press
Stocks fall for 3rd day as dollar strengthens
November 20, 2009, 3:47PM ET
The stock market ended a losing week with light selling as investors grew uneasy about a rising dollar and spiking demand for the safest government debt.
More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff
November 20, 2009, 3:44PM ET
In a sharp improvement, more than half of U.S. states added jobs in October, though economists said many of the gains likely occurred in temporary employment.
B&N Nook sells out, too late for holiday orders
November 20, 2009, 3:43PM ET
Consumers who haven't yet ordered Barnes & Noble's electronic book reader, the Nook, won't see one before Christmas.
Nevada jobless rate dips to 13 percent in October
November 20, 2009, 3:42PM ET
Nevada's unemployment rate dipped in October, but economists cautioned Friday that while the figures are encouraging, they're more a reflection of a shrinking job market than job creation.
Maryland officials reach port agreement
November 20, 2009, 3:40PM ET
Maryland officials have entered into a 50-year contract with Ports America to operate Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal.
Officers behind junk fax scam face Kan. sentencing
November 20, 2009, 3:39PM ET
The president of a Florida consulting firm convicted in a massive fax blast scam blinked back tears Friday as he was sentenced to 68 months in prison for his role in defrauding thousands of small business owners across the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Gift Guide: Touch and Windows 7 in fresh PC lineup
November 20, 2009, 3:37PM ET
This holiday season is a great time to buy a PC. There's a nice new version of Windows out, and computer manufacturers are adding interesting new technologies. Here's a guide to what's fresh in PCs, ranging from "netbooks" to super-sized "all-in-one" desktop computers.
Senate panel to mull Bernanke nomination on Dec. 3
November 20, 2009, 3:36PM ET
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's nomination to a second term will be the subject of a Senate Banking Committee hearing next month, the panel's chairman said Friday.
WHO investigating Norway swine flu mutations
November 20, 2009, 3:32PM ET
The World Health Organization said Friday it is investigating samples of variant swine flu linked to two deaths and one severe case in Norway, but that so far the significance of the mutation is unclear.
Books-A-Million posts smaller 3rd-quarter loss
November 20, 2009, 3:31PM ET
Retailer Books-A-Million Inc. said Thursday it posted a smaller third-quarter loss because of sequential improvement of sales at stores open more than one year, as well as growth in bargain books.
Suit over search-engine keywords tries new angle
November 20, 2009, 3:26PM ET
A lawsuit in Wisconsin is bringing a fresh challenge to the practice of paying for keywords on Google and other search engines to boost one company's link over a rival's.
Real estate agents see return of foreign buyers
November 20, 2009, 3:25PM ET
Canadian investor Arthur Wong is buying condos in Las Vegas and Phoenix like a shopper at Costco: In bulk, with slashed prices.
Medidata files shelf registration for offering
November 20, 2009, 3:21PM ET
Medidata Solutions Inc., a maker of software and services for clinical development of drugs and medical devices, said Friday it plans a public offering of 4.5 million shares of its common stock.
P&G says it's still interested in acquisitions
November 20, 2009, 3:19PM ET
Procter & Gamble Co. is still interested in buying, and says size doesn't matter.
Fuel-efficient Goodyear tire available on Toyota
November 20, 2009, 3:19PM ET
Goodyear said Friday the 2010 Toyota Prius now includes its fuel-efficient tire, Assurance Fuel Max, as standard equipment.
Flowers Foods names Allen L. Shiver president
November 20, 2009, 3:17PM ET
Bakery goods company Flowers Foods Inc. on Friday said its board elected Allen L. Shiver president, effective Jan. 1.
Toys R Us subsidiary closes $725M notes offering
November 20, 2009, 3:15PM ET
Toys R Us said Friday that one of its subsidiaries has completed an offering of $725 million in senior secured 8.5 percent notes due in 2017.
Senate Dems moving ahead on crucial health vote
November 20, 2009, 3:15PM ET
With no margin for rebellion, Senate Democrats pushed toward a crucial weekend test vote on their sweeping health care bill Friday, and wavering moderates appeared to be falling in line on President Barack Obama's signature issue.
James River Coal closes $172.5M note offering
November 20, 2009, 3:14PM ET
James River Coal Co. on Friday said it closed its $172.5 million convertible senior note offering.
Sector Snap: Homebuilders drop on D.R. Horton loss
November 20, 2009, 3:13PM ET
Shares of homebuilders slid Friday after D.R. Horton Inc. said revenue plunged, while analysts said the company wrote down more inventory than anticipated and expectations for the industry were unrealistically high.
