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30-year bond yield at 1-month high

July 29, 2010

Longer-dated treasury prices turned lower Thursday, with the 30-year yield spiking to a one-month high, as investors took in a better-than-expected report on jobless claims and prepared an auction of government debt later in the day.

Toyota recalls 400,000 cars over steering issues

July 29, 2010

Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it was recalling more than 400,000 older-model vehicles sold in the United States, citing potential steering-related problems in both.

New Wall Street rules pit SEC vs. the media

July 29, 2010

One of Wall Street reform's littlest known provisions is getting big attention for giving a government agency a possible loophole for avoiding journalists' requests for information.

What's so scary about Elizabeth Warren?

July 29, 2010

Elizabeth Warren doesn't look or sound scary. She's a 61-year-old Harvard Law School professor from Oklahoma who has written personal finance books, some with her daughter.

Apple may soon be worth more than Exxon

July 29, 2010

Better watch your back Exxon Mobil.

Reform brings a renewed focus on short-term results

July 29, 2010

While much has been made out of the sheer heft of the 2,300-page behemoth known as the Dodd-Frank Act, it's a mere 26 pages that address the corporate governance and compensation issues that will have a profound effect on public companies and their investors.

Public data snatched from 170 million Facebook profiles

July 29, 2010

Public but personal details from more than 170 million Facebook profiles were harvested from the site and made available in a downloadable torrent file this week.

How much life insurance do I need?

July 29, 2010

Q: I'm 37, married, and have four kids ages 2 to 13. I'm in the market for term life insurance. What features should I look for? -- N.N., Lutherville, Md.

Dollar sinks on recovery doubts

July 29, 2010

The dollar continued to slide this week, hovering near monthly lows versus major currencies as worries about an economic slowdown weighed on investors.