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Some 25 Million in US Defrauded by Scammers

Eleven percent of U.S. adults, or 26 million, paid for fraudulent products or services in 2011 such as weight-loss products or bogus prizes, officials say.

New Program Aimed to Close the Gap in Women Contracting

"ChallengeHER" helps women business owners get connected to contract opportunities, agency officials and resources.

Social Media Webinars Benefit Small Businesses

A social media webinar series for small business operators will begin Wednesday.

MetLife Ramps Up to Hire for Charlotte Hub

MetLife has begun posting jobs and making hires as it prepares to bring 1,386 jobs to Charlotte, the company's top N.C. executive said Monday.

Mysterious El Paso Billboards Meant to Revitalize City's Image

Right now, all we see is "so it's good."

Retail Sales Up Slightly in Week

U.S. retail receipts rose 0.8 percent in the week ending Saturday, a U.S. trade group said.

Netflix Shares Rise on New Streaming Customers

Netflix is finding a fortune in being a Hollywood producer.

Sales Tax on Services Dying Slow Death in Nevada

Legislative support for a sales tax on services seems dead in the water.

South Florida Home Prices Marched Higher in March

South Florida home prices rose again in March as buyers chased a dwindling supply of homes for sale, in most cases paying close to full asking price.

Las Vegas Rates Poorly for 'Wallet Wellness'

The Las Vegas Valley is 28th out of the 30 largest metro areas for its likelihood that residents will lead a financially satisfying, low-stress lifestyle, a new study says.

Apple Earnings: Stock Value in Eye of Beholder

Apple's stock NASDAQ:AAPL is bruised and not very desirable, like an unripe apple that falls off the tree early and gets dented. But an imperfect Apple may be a perfect investment for investors in search of value.

Netflix Reports Upbeat Earnings

Netflix turned a profit in the first quarter of 2013, crediting its original programming 'House of Cards' series.

Furby, Monopoly Helps Hasbro Shine

Hasbro credits Monopoly and Furby for helping to push up sales revenue.

Google Fined $189,000 for Collecting Personal Data

German authorities fined Google almost $200,000 for collecting personal data from wireless networks.

Caterpillar Misses on Earnings, Lowers Forecast

Caterpillar's profits missed the mark and the company lowered its guidance for 2013.