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IRS to business owners: Did you file your 1099s?

By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG, AP Business Writer | Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m.

Business owners will find two new questions on their income tax forms this year:

Mercedes helps Daimler to 57 pct Q4 profit rise

By DAVID McHUGH, AP Business Writer | Feb. 9 at 6:25 a.m.

Strong sales of Mercedes luxury cars in China and the United States helped German automaker Daimler AG post a stronger than expected 57 percent increase in fourth quarter profits.

Ind. wheat 'excellent' despite wet planting season

The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 10:20 a.m.

A Purdue University agronomist says Indiana's winter wheat crop is healthy and on track despite wet weather at planting time last fall. Those wet fields have slightly reduced the state's wheat acreage, though.

China trade falls amid weak demand, holiday

By JOE McDONALD, AP Business Writer | Feb. 9 at 11:50 p.m.

China's trade suffered its biggest decline in January since the 2008 crisis - a new sign of weak global demand and a slowing domestic economy.

Sales tax holiday considered in Colorado

The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 9:25 a.m.

Clothing and school supplies would be tax-free during an annual Colorado "sales tax holiday" that cleared its first hurdle in the state House Wednesday.

Ill-timed fight erupts over money-market funds

By MARK JEWELL, AP Personal Finance Writer | Feb. 10 at 3:12 p.m.

A fight is breaking out between the money-market mutual fund industry and federal regulators. Whatever the outcome, investors will question whether they can continue to rely on money funds as a safe place to keep cash readily accessible.

Unemployment aid applications near a 4-year low

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer | Feb. 9 at 8:35 a.m.

The number of people seeking unemployment aid neared a four-year low last week, a positive sign that strong hiring could continue in the coming months.

BC-US--Gov-Finances, DISREGARD

The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 3:20 p.m.

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Tassimo coffee makers recalled over burn risk

JENNIFER C. KERR, Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 8:45 a.m.

Home-brewed coffee lovers, take note: More than a million popular coffee makers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds or tea leaves onto people.

Summary Box: Tax changes send Diageo profit down

The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 1:30 p.m.

TAX NIP: A one-time tax hit sent profits at drinks company Diageo PLC's down 20 percent in the last six months of 2011, despite rising income following a strong performance in emerging markets.

Gunmen attack Indonesia workers near Freeport mine

The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 3:05 a.m.

Unidentified gunmen have attacked a group of workers near Freeport-McMoRan's gold and copper mine in eastern Indonesia, wounding several of them.

Colorado to get $205 million in foreclosure relief

The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 11 a.m.

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers says Colorado will get about $205 million as part of a multistate settlement with the nation's five largest national banks over home foreclosures.

House bans federal lawmakers from insider trading

By LARRY MARGASAK, Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 5:15 p.m.

The House on Thursday joined the Senate in voting to explicitly prohibit members of Congress and other top officials from making investments on insider information. But an effort to bridle purveyors of Capitol Hill political intelligence could delay the bill's enactment.

Box Office Preview: Audiences to take 'The Vow'

By PAUL DERGARABEDIAN, For The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 5:45 p.m.

In what's shaping up to be a strong Valentine's weekend at the nation's theaters, four heartfelt newcomers are hoping to feel the love from smitten audiences.

Stock futures fall on Greek deal holdup

By CHRISTINA REXRODE, The Associated Press | Feb. 10 at 7:20 a.m.

U.S. stock futures are following overseas markets lower Friday after Greece's crucial bailout was put on hold by the rest of the eurozone, a day after it seemed that the country had pacified its creditors.

Summary Box: Early Greece rally fades; Apple rises

The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 4:05 p.m.

GREECE BANDS: U.S. stocks rallied in the morning after Greece announced it had reached a deal to cut costs and stave off a looming debt default. But stocks gave up much of their gains by the end of the day, and analysts warned that Europe still faces plenty of problems.

Fidelity: 401(k) balances little changed over 2011

By MARK JEWELL, AP Personal Finance Writer | Feb. 9 at 6:35 a.m.

Workers stashed money away in their 401(k) retirement plans at a faster clip last year but didn't get an immediate reward for their savings strategy. Fidelity Investments, the nation's biggest 401(k) administrator, says the average account balance was essentially unchanged in 2011, compared with 2010.

Rate on 30-year mortgage stays at record 3.87 pct.

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer | Feb. 9 at 3:40 p.m.

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage stayed at a record low this week, providing some added incentive for those looking to buy a home or refinance.

Sweden: Europeans need to question pension habits

By MALIN RISING, Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 10:15 a.m.

Europeans need to question their habits and have more flexibility if they want to secure the future of their generous pension systems, Sweden and Britain's prime ministers said Thursday at a summit in Stockholm.

Summary Box: Mercedes helps Daimler 4q profit rise

The Associated Press | Feb. 9 at 12:30 p.m.

CHINA CONNECTION: Strong sales of Mercedes luxury cars in China and the U.S. helped German automaker Daimler AG post a stronger than expected 57 percent increase in fourth quarter profits. The company made net profit of euro1.78 billion ($2.36 billion), ahead of the average forecast compiled by FactSet of euro1.30 billion.

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