Obama pushes Congress on millionaires’ tax
March 31, 2012
President Barack Obama is calling on Congress to increase taxes on millionaires, reviving a proposal he first pitched last September that aims to draw sharp […]
Stocks recover as US hopes offset China worries
March 21, 2012
Markets recovered their poise Wednesday as optimism over the pace of the U.S. economic recovery helped offset lingering concerns over the Chinese economy.
Over the past […]
Gas prices still climbing, top $4 in 6 states
March 16, 2012
Gasoline prices rose again Friday and are now averaging more than $4 in six states plus Washington, D.C.
Retail gasoline prices were up a penny on […]
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Petroleum cost boosts import prices in February, food prices drop
March 15, 2012
Import prices rose in February on sharply higher petroleum costs, but there were little signs of underlying imported inflation pressures as food prices posted […]
Monsanto settles dioxin suits in West Virginia
February 26, 2012
Creve Coeur-based biotechnology and agricultural giant Monsanto Co. announced Friday that the company has settled lawsuits related to the production of Agent Orange at a […]
Oil prices creep up near 2011 highs
February 24, 2012
Oil prices are approaching last year’s highs as tensions increase over Iran’s nuclear program. The rise pushed gasoline prices on Friday to a national average […]
PayPal co-founder donates millions to Ron Paul super PAC
February 23, 2012
Silicon Valley renaissance man Peter Thiel donated another $1.7 million in January to a super PAC that backs Ron Paul, according to disclosure documents […]