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(NEW YORK)Shares of regional banks rose Tuesday afternoon despite four banks reporting declining second-quarter earnings or outright losses earlier in the day. Fifth Third Bancorp was among ...READ MORE

(WASHINGTON)The U.S. economic downturn gained steam Tuesday, with a report of the highest inflation since the early 1980s, more bad news for banks and automakers and a suggestion by the Federa...READ MORE

U.S. Bancorp's second-quarter earnings fell 18 percent, missing analysts' expectations, as the company more than tripled its provision for credit losses but offered assurances that...READ MORE

(CHARLOTTE, N.C.)In the nearly steady stream of bad news about banks, many consumers are likely wondering if any bank is really safe. Those companies that did not go heavily into the subprime mortg...READ MORE

Among the earnings stories for Tuesday, July 15, from AP Financial News: TRENTON, N.J. (AP)--Health-care giant Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday beat Wall Street expectations with an 8 ...READ MORE

Major business events and economic events scheduled for Tuesday: WASHINGTON--Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies about the economy before the Senate Banking, Housing an...READ MORE

Major business events and economic events scheduled for the coming week (some dates are tentative): MONDAY, July 14READ MORE