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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Dow Hits 17-Month High

The Dow climbed Wednesday for a seventh straight day to its highest level since October 2008, as falling producer-price figures eased some investor fears of looming inflation.

Business News

In a Possible Signal of Economic Recovery, Southern California Home Prices Rise

In a possible signal of growing economy, the median price of a home in Southern California jumped 10 percent in February from a year earlier and sales edged up slightly for the 20th consecutive month. The median price in Southern California rose last month to $275,000 from $250,000 a year earlier, said San Diego-based MDA DataQuick.

Noticias

Leve Aumento

El jueves pasado, después del cierre de los mercados, el banco central de Estados Unidos, conocido como la Reserva Federal, anunció un leve aumento en la tasa de descuento, el interés que les cobra a los bancos cuando les presta a corto plazo.

Arts & Entertainment News

MMA's Bellator Fighting Championships Teams With Everlast

New kid on the mixed martial arts (MMA) block Bellator Fighting Championships has announced it will join forces with 100-year old Everlast, the world's leading manufacturer of fight sports equipment.

Media News

Crystal Bowersox, from Sickbed to Rave Reviews on American Idol (VIDEO)

Crystal Bowersox, the American Idol contestant whose illness had fans wondering if she'd be disqualified due to turning in a "no-show," instead came roaring back into the spotlight with a show-stealing performance on Wednesday night.

Hispanic Advisers Played Key Roles in U.S. Elections

The presidential campaigns for the recent elections engaged in a tireless battle for the most besieged constituency of all time -- the Hispanic vote.

Education News

CFO Survey Sees Increase in Spending/Earnings; Flat Employment

Chief financial officers in the United States expect strong growth in business spending and earnings this year, but plan only modest hiring and the continued outsourcing of jobs. And several significant risks remain, including tight credit markets, weak consumer demand and decreasing inventory levels.