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Gains by U.S. automakers lead solid April sales

12:18 PM, May 1, 2013

USA TODAY - Ford reported an April sales increase of 18 percent, while General Motors and Chrysler each enjoyed 11 percent gains, bolstered by a strong stock market, rising home prices and many consumers' need to replace old vehicles.

History says sell stocks in May. Should you?

12:26 PM, May 1, 2013

NEW YORK (USA TODAY) - There's no shortage of statistical evidence that shows that selling stocks in May and staying out of the market for the ensuing six months is a winning investment strategy.

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared Friday

6:33 AM, May 25, 2013

NEW YORK - Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.

Trustee opposes $20M payout to American Air CEO

6:31 AM, May 25, 2013

WASHINGTON - The Justice Department is objecting to a proposed $20 million severance payment for American Airlines CEO Tom Horton, saying it's bigger than allowed by bankruptcy law.

Metals and agricultural futures prices slip

5:38 PM, May 24, 2013

Metals prices ended slightly lower Friday, as did agricultural futures.

US durable goods orders rise 3.3 percent in April

5:36 PM, May 24, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft and stronger business investment. The gains suggest economic growth may be holding steady this spring.

Netflix looks to hook subscribers with 'Arrested'

5:36 PM, May 24, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service.

Delta ups the ante in battle for NY travel market

5:00 PM, May 24, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Delta's formula for winning over New York travelers is simple: floor-to-ceiling windows, abundant power outlets and a burger joint with a cult-like following.

Stocks barely budge; market ends week with loss

4:58 PM, May 24, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Major stock indexes closed out their first weekly loss in a month in quiet trading Friday.

China gives US regulators access to audit records

11:13 AM, May 24, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - China has agreed to give U.S. regulators access to audit records for Chinese companies whose shares trade on U.S. stock exchanges, a step forward in a long-running dispute.

Some unions now angry about health care overhaul

11:12 AM, May 24, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) - When President Barack Obama pushed his health care overhaul plan through Congress, he counted labor unions among his strongest supporters.

Stocks head lower, market on track for weekly loss

11:11 AM, May 24, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market headed lower in midday trading Friday, putting it on track for its first weekly loss in a month.

Pueblo shuts off gas pumps for nonprofits

10:59 AM, May 24, 2013

PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) - Pueblo is shutting off the gas pumps for nonprofit organizations at city-owned maintenance shops.

Jlo, small vendors take center stage at CTIA

10:20 AM, May 24, 2013

KUSA - A celebrity got more coverage than any wireless carrier or phone manufacturer at the wireless industry's trade show.

Where In The Town: Blue Bonnet

10:08 AM, May 24, 2013

DENVER - It was one of the first restaurants in Denver to have a liquor license after prohibition.

May 24: Job of the day

4:35 AM, May 24, 2013

KUSA - A center for gifted children is looking to fill an opening for a part-time Teacher.

What are the 'filthiest' airlines flying the skies?

11:17 PM, May 23, 2013

USA TODAY - Virgin America landed at the top of the latest Consumer Reports ratings of airlines in its first appearance on the list, receiving some of the highest customer satisfaction scores any airline has in years.

Stocks edge lower as investors reassess Fed fears

4:48 PM, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Investors recovered their poise after a shaky start to trading on Wall Street that sent stocks sharply lower.

Wheat gains on overseas demand

4:46 PM, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - The price of wheat rose by the most in two weeks Thursday after the U.S. government reported strong demand for the grain from overseas buyers.

McDonald's can't shake criticism about nutrition

4:44 PM, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's once again faced criticism that it's a purveyor of junk food that markets to children at its annual shareholder meeting Thursday - including some sharp remarks from a 9-year-old girl.

Marathon Oil says talks end on possible stake sale

4:42 PM, May 23, 2013

HOUSTON (AP) - Marathon Oil said Thursday that talks on a potential sale of part of its stake in the Athabasca Oil Sands Project in Canada have ended.

Ralph Lauren's 4Q profit rises 35 pct

4:41 PM, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Ralph Lauren Corp. reported a 35 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as the luxury retailer benefited from lower cotton prices and cost controls.

Campbell buying Plum Organics baby food maker

4:40 PM, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Campbell Soup said it's buying Plum Organics, which makes food for babies and kids, for an undisclosed amount as it looks to move into faster-growing categories.

Money market fund assets rose to $2.601 trillion

4:39 PM, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Total U.S. money market mutual fund assets rose $19.53 billion to $2.601 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, according to the Investment Company Institute.

New initiative helps train veterans

11:14 AM, May 23, 2013

KUSA - DCP Midstream, one of the largest marketers of natural gas and natural gas by-products in the United States and the largest private company in Denver, has announced a major veterans' initiative called "Operation Next."

HP's 2Q offers hope even as revenue slump deepens

11:02 AM, May 23, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Hewlett-Packard is still scrambling to meet the growing demand for more versatile and less expensive mobile devices as a slump in its personal computer sales deepens, but the company's cost-cutting measures and focus on more profitable areas of technology appear to be easing the pain.

Stocks mixed as investors reassess Fed worries

11:00 AM, May 23, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) - Investors recovered their poise by midday Thursday after an early sell-off sent stocks sharply lower.

Father accused of kidnapping son from estranged wife in Longmont

KUSA - Police are searching for a 3-year-old after his father allegedly attacked his estranged wife and fled Saturday morning in Longmont.

10:22 PM, May 25, 2013

Millions march against Monsanto in over 400 cities

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Organizers say two million people marched in protest against seed giant Monsanto in hundreds of rallies across the U.S. and in over 50 other countries on Saturday.

6:07 PM, May 25, 2013

1 killed in crash on I-70

KUSA - One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 70 Saturday morning.

1:35 PM, May 25, 2013

Memorial Day weekend events

KUSA - From honoring our fallen heroes to enjoying music and the sun, this year's Memorial Day weekend is filled with a plethora of events for everyone.

1:24 PM, May 25, 2013

Denver Colorado Weather Forecast

Last updated by Meteorologist Marty Coniglio

TONIGHT: Clearing with decreasing wind. Overnight lows from 52 to 56 degrees. SW winds from 5 to 15 mph.

11:10 PM, May 25, 2013

Replica AK-47 prompts Thornton High School evacuation

THORNTON - A replica gun prompted a massive police operation and an evacuation of a high school in Thornton Friday morning.

11:12 PM, May 24, 2013

Missing child found with dad after 8-month search

KUSA- The Washington County Sheriff's Office says they have located a missing father and son last seen July 2, 2012 in Longmont.

3:57 PM, Mar 22, 2013

Search for Redwine continues with K-9 unit

KUSA - The search for Dylan Redwine picks up again, six months after his disappearance.

9:50 PM, May 25, 2013
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