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Costly ads include everything from Ferris Bueller to Adriana Lima, vampires to chimps, and Death Star choir dogs to singing autoworkers Play

You thought Buick was boring? Not always.
Douglas Peterson, the president of Standard & Poor's, talks about European downgrades, ratings agency regulation and why he left an investment bank to run a firm trying to restore its reputation.
For the first time in decades, it's becoming more common to see three generations living under one roof seeking affordability and convenience.

Lilyhammer is the streaming firm's first foray into original television -- a move that mirrors series produced by cable networks like HBO and Showtime.

Goldman Sachs CEO cuts 30-second spot for group pushing same-sex marriage.

In order to avoid conflicts of interest and satisfy ethics watchdogs, soon-to-be presidents often sell assets or relinquish control of their investments to a trustee.

Regulators, banks and states attorneys general are hoping to wrap up a possible mortgage settlement deal to help homeowners by next week.
Bay Area startup Anybots has designed a robot that lets you join conferences and drive around your office from anywhere in the world.
On the brink of default, Greece needs late fourth quarter heroics and strong leadership.

Business schools, non-profits, and private employers are sending students and young workers to developing nations to hone their business skills.

Many Americans say they're finding jobs, despite modest gains reported by employers. Hope for stronger growth ahead rises.
A New Jersey family goes from earning more than $100,000 a year to joining the ranks of the long-term unemployed.

Florida was hit hard by the housing bust but is leading the charge back.

They may not be the sexiest rides, but they beat the competition in value, reliability and fun.
The Fisker Karma isn't your mother's Prius, but it uses the same electric hybrid technology to minimize its environmental impact.
| Stocks | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dow | 12,822.19 | -40.04 | -0.31% |
| Nasdaq | 2,900.81 | -4.85 | -0.17% |
| S&P 500 | 1,342.29 | -2.61 | -0.19% |
| Bonds & Currencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Year Yield | 1.90% | -0.04 | -- |
| 1 Euro | $1.3133 | +0.0015 | +0.20% |
| Commodities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil | $97.10 | -0.74 | -0.76% |
| Gold | $1,724.90 | -15.40 | -0.88% |
| House bill bans welfare spending at strip clubs | ||
| Obama vs. Reagan: A tale of two recoveries | ||
| This is NOT a tech bubble | ||
| Greece on the brink | ||
| Citi wins OK for Chinese credit card |
| Overnight Avg Rate | Latest | Change | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 yr fixed | 3.88% | 3.87% | |
| 15 yr fixed | 3.21% | 3.19% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 2.88% | 2.86% | |
| 30 yr refi | 3.96% | 3.93% | |
| 15 yr refi | 3.29% | 3.27% |
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