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Wall Street gains after jobs report, Europe optimism

Stocks rose on Friday after data showed the U.S. jobless rate dropped to a 2-1/2 year low and as European policymakers again appeared ready to collaborate in tackling the region's debt crisis.

Britney Spears Birthday: 10 Music Videos to Celebrate her 30th [VIDEO]

Happy Birthday, Britney Spears!

Facebook, Mayor Bloomberg to Hold Impromptu NYC Event Friday

Facebook is holding a media event Friday afternoon with Facebook's CMO, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

Carrier IQ: Are You Being Hacked?

Since discovering that Carrier IQ could potentially track keystrokes on smart phones in the U.S, consumers are asking one question: Is my phone being hacked? The answer, most probably, is yes. Manufacturing companies have denied pre-installing the carrier onto devices, but it turns out network carriers can choose to customize their phones with it and use it as an analytical tool that they claim does not breech user privacy. Do we believe them?

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Clinton's Myanmar Visit: Can Suu Kyi Work Magic After Election?

The initial signs from Myanmar, following U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's meeting with pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi and with the president Thein Sein, a former junta member, indicate a step in right direction.

Fiscal deficits hurt Fed's efforts on economy: Fisher

Federal deficits are complicating efforts by the Federal Reserve to help the economy, but using the central bank as a printing press to solve the problem is not an option, a top Fed official said on Friday.

Palladium Prices Rise 10% in Last Week

Palladium prices are on a tear, with the white metal rocketing up more than 10 percent in the last week on growing optimism about European and U.S. economic prospects.

Ron Paul 2012: Now Ignored by Republican Jewish Coalition

The ignoring of Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential race is a well-documented phenomenon. It was most famously illustrated in a clip from Jon Stewart. Now, Stewart may have to add another example to his list.

At a celebrity-studded World AIDS Day event on Thursday, Obama challenged other nations to boost their commitments to fund treatment and called on China to "step up" as a major donor in the effort to expand access to AIDS drugs.

Obama Raises U.S. Goal on Fighting AIDS

President Barack Obama vowed to boost U.S. efforts to fight AIDS with a new target of providing treatment to 6 million people worldwide by 2013, up from an earlier goal of 4 million.

China's Nuclear Arsenal 'Many Times Larger' Than Previously Thought: Report [VIDEO]

A group of students at Georgetown University started this as a homework project, but after analyzing China's huge network of tunnels for storing missiles for as long as three years under their professor, a former top Pentagon official, they made the conclusion that China's nuclear arsenal may be many times larger than previously estimated.

Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Paid, Court Rules

Some bone marrow donors can now receive compensation for their donations without committing a felony, a federal appeals court ruled on Thursday

Wall Street set for gains on jobs data, ECB hopes

Wall Street stocks were set for a higher open on Friday after data showed the U.S. jobless rate dropped to a 2-1/2 year low and as policymakers again appeared to move a step closer to tackling Europe's debt crisis.

A flyer advertising holiday job listings is seen at the North Metro Department of Labor Career Center in Atlanta

Jobless Rate Drops to 8.6 Percent, Hiring Picks Up

Employment growth picked up speed in November and the jobless rate dropped to a 2-1/2 year low of 8.6 percent, further evidence the economic recovery was gaining momentum.

Stock Futures Jump on Renewed Eurozone Hopes

Stock index futures rose sharply on Friday after a report the European Central Bank was gearing up to lend money to the International Monetary Fund in a bid to ease the Eurozone debt crisis.

Honda Accords sit parked outside SanTan Honda Superstore in Chandler, Arizona

Honda Recalls 304,000 Vehicles Due to Air Bag Problems

The air bags can inflate with too much pressure during a crash, and possibly send metal and plastic debris flying, possibly causing injury to drivers and passengers. This is the sixth recall in three years for the problem, which the company said has caused 20 known injuries.

Gold Bull Run to Last into 2012 - Analysts

The spectacular bull run in gold prices is unlikely to end soon, with bullion retaining its appeal in 2012 due to the uncertain global economy, analysts and industry officials said on Friday.

Nikkei Closes Up Friday for Biggest Weekly Gain in 2 Years

The Nikkei average extended gains to log its biggest weekly advance in two years on Friday, though the mood was far from upbeat given uncertainty over whether Europe will next week manage to cobble together steps to counter the debt crisis there.

U.S. Regulator Warns Yukon-Nevada Gold about Safety

Yukon-Nevada Gold Corp said the U.S. federal mine regulator put its Jerritt Canyon mill on safety watch list for alleged violations.

Stock futures gain on renewed European hopes

Stock index futures rose sharply on Friday as German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated her strong support for the euro and after a report the European Central Bank was gearing up to lend money to the International Monetary Fund in a bid to ease a euro zone debt crisis.

Zynga plans to raise $925 million in IPO

- Zynga Inc could raise $925 million, less than previously planned, in what is still one of the largest and most hotly anticipated Internet IPOs in years.

Horse Slaughter Coming Back to U.S.: PETA Supports, Humane Society Against

The controversial horse slaughter issue has some interesting sides of how is for it, and who is against it -- particularly in the animal rights side. PETA, interestingly, supports the change, while the Humane Society is against it.

U.S. Construction Spending Off to a Good Fourth Quarter Start

The U.S Department of Commerce released the construction spending index for the month of October. Total construction spending rose 0.8 percent in October, the third consecutive monthly increase.

U.S. Stock Futures Jump Ahead of Key Jobs Report

Stock index futures pointed to a sharply higher open for equities on Wall Street Friday, with futures for the S&P 500, for the Dow Jones and for the Nasdaq 100 up 1 to 1.1 percent ahead of a key jobs report.

Asian Stocks Post Weekly Gains on Central Bank Fix

Asian stocks are set for their first weekly rise in a month buoyed by coordinated central bank actions, while the euro held on to hefty gains before European policymakers make a fresh stab to tackle its crisis at a summit next week.

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Post-Market NASDAQ Movers (MITL, ZUMZ, BMTI, HOGS, PMCS, CLWR, VIAB, ANGI, EBIX, AVEO, AVGO, EQIX)

The top after-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Mitel Networks, Zumiez, BioMimetic Therapeutics, Zhongpin, PMC-Sierra, and Clearwire. The top after-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: Viacom, Angie's List, Ebix, AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Avago Technologies, and Equinix.