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Wall Street advances on confidence data; semis, retail

U.S. stocks gained on Tuesday as strong U.S. consumer confidence data outweighed initial disappointment caused by a disappointing report on durable goods orders.

Could 'Operation Hilarity' Aid Romney's Downfall in Michigan?

On Monday, Michael Moore assured MSNBC Host Rachel Maddow his Democratic friends in Michigan would cast a ballot in the state's open primary to aid Santorum, a move they believe will ultimately make it easier for President Obama to win a second term in November.

iPad 3 Release March 7: New Tablet Shipping to U.S,, Best Buy Discounts iPad 2 by $50

The rumors about March 7 release of iPad 3 seem to be true. Apple.pro reported on Sina Weibo – the Chinese alternative to Twitter - that a shipment of iPad 3 has been sent from China to the U.S. These iPads were assembled in Foxconn factory located at Chendgu – the same place where ABC News Nightline team gave us an inside look. The transportation began on Feb. 26. These shipments will land at three different places in U.S – Chicago, L.A. and New York.

Obama Creates Trade Enforcement Unit

President Barack Obama will sign an executive order on Tuesday creating a new trade enforcement agency to ensure the nation's trading partners, namely China, play fair.

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Chevron Boosted in Bid To Get $18 Bln Ecuador Judgment Reversed

An international legal panel based in the Netherlands has decided that it has jurisdiction over a pollution case in Ecuador brought by aboriginals against California-based Chevron. The panel could void damages awarded in the case.

Micron and Intel Upgrade NAND Flash Memory Deal

Micron (Nasdaq: MU), the sole U.S. maker of memory chips, and Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), the No. I chipmaker, upgraded their six-year-old partnership for advanced products.

Tenet posts net loss, but boosts outlook

Tenet Healthcare Inc , the No. 3 U.S. hospital chain, posted a quarterly net loss on Tuesday as it restructured debt to reduce interest expense, but raised its earnings forecast for 2012.

The Virgin Galactic SpaceShip2 (VSS Enterprise) glides toward Earth on its first test flight after being released from its WhiteKnight2 (VMS Eve) mothership over Mojave, California October 10, 2010. The craft was piloted by engineer and test pilot Pete Si

Virgin Galactic Aims to Test Fly Ship in Space This Year

Virgin Galactic, an offshoot of Richard Branson's Virgin Group, expects to test fly its first spacecraft beyond the Earth's atmosphere this year, with commercial suborbital passenger service to follow in 2013 or 2014, company officials said on Monday.

A Mobile User Objective System satellite is seen in a handout artist's rendering.

Rocket Lifts off with 3G Military Communications

An unmanned Atlas 5 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on Friday carrying the first satellite in a new military network designed to give cellphone-like 3G communications to troops on the move.

Housing secretary says FHA faces big risks

The Federal Housing Administration faces considerable risks to its finances and the Obama administration will continue to scale back the agency's presence in the mortgage market, the top U.S. housing official said on Tuesday.

Factory data clouds view on recovery's strength

New orders for long-lasting manufactured goods fell in January by the most in three years as demand slumped across the board, suggesting the economy started the year on weaker footing than expected.

Demonstrators gather during a protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Homs February 10, 2012.

U.S. Planning Military Intervention in Syria: Arabic Paper

The alleged plan would not involve sending land troops into Syria given the formidable power of the Syrian armed forces,

Attendees play Wii Fit Plus at the E3 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles June 2, 2009.

Wii Games Don't Mean Kids Exercise More: Study

Virtual boxing, tennis and dancing along with video game systems may not be helping children meet daily exercise requirements, according to a U.S. study.

S&P downgrades Greece to selective default

Standard & Poor's on Monday cut Greece's long-term ratings to 'selective default', the second ratings agency to proceed with a widely expected downgrade after the country announced a bond swap plan to lighten its debt burden.

Wall Street rises on data, chipmakers up

Stocks rose on Tuesday on strong U.S. consumer confidence data, but gains were capped after a report showed a drop in durable goods orders.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc.: Brewing a Growth Story

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (NASDAQ:GMCR), the maker of Keurig single-serve brewers and capsules, claimed the No. 45 spot on the IBTimes 1000 list by catering to consumers' needs while operating on a high-margin business model.

Facebook Offers Olive Branch to Mobile Carriers

Facebook said it could team up with mobile operators on payments, in an offer that would give them back part of the revenue and influence they have lost in recent years to Apple (AAPL.O) and Google (GOOG.O).

Instant view: Durable goods sink most in 3 years in January

New orders for U.S. manufactured goods fell in January by the most in three years as demand fell across the board from machinery to aircraft, suggesting the economy started the year on weaker footing than expected.

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh gave a speech in Egypt in support of the Syrian uprising

Hamas Leaders Depart Syria

Syria had welcomed the Hamas leadership following their expulsion from Jordan in 1999

Conference Board Consumer Confidence Jumps to Year-High in Feb

A closely watched index of U.S. consumer confidence put out by the nonprofit Conference Board climbed to its highest level in a year during February, data released Tuesday show. The Conference Board Consumer Index showed a significant surge during the month, climbing to 70.8 from an upwardly revised 61.5 in January.

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Lacker speaks during the Charlotte Chamber's Economic Outlook Conference in Charlotte

Richmond Fed Manufacturing Survey Shows Gain

The Richmond Fed said Tuesday that manufacturing in the central Atlantic area increased in February for the third consecutive month.

Consumer confidence at 1-year high in February

Consumer confidence scaled a one-year high in February as optimism about the labor market offset concerns over rising gasoline prices, an independent survey showed on Tuesday.

U.S. bank industry in position to lend more: FDIC

The U.S. banking industry continues to recover from the economic downturn and the 2007-2009 financial crisis, with profits rising over the past year, but the improvement can only continue if lending picks up, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp said.

iPad 3 Price Rumors: Hike of $70 to $80?

Several unverified rumors have appeared on the Chinese microblogging site Sina Weibo that Apple may increase the cost of the iPad 3. It is believed that there can be a hike of up to $80 in iPad 3 when it is compared to the iPad 2.

Vitamin D is naturally made by the skin when exposed to sunlight and is also found in high amounts in fatty fish such as salmon and tuna.

Vitamin D May Ease Menstrual Cramps

A small study suggests women plagued by menstrual cramps may find relief with vitamin D3, raising hopes that the dietary supplement could one day be an alternative to the painkillers and birth control pills that doctors now recommend.

Bin Laden Hideout in Abbottabad Demolished by Pakistani Government [PHOTOS]

Pakistani authorities have demolished al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden's hideout. Bin Laden was killed by Navy SEALs operatives nearly nine months ago on May 2, 2011 at the Abottabad compound. Take a look at photos of the demolition by the Pakistani government of bin Laden's Abbottabad hideout.

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