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U.S. consumers, businesses taking it slow

The U.S. manufacturing sector has contracted, consumers are watching their wallets and lawmakers in the nation's capitol are fiddling their thumbs. See full story.

How the 99% can invest like the 1%

The rich are different from the rest of us, except when it comes to the types of investments they make. Sure, the wealthy have more zeros in their accounts and access to top financial advice, but the sophisticated strategies once available only to the country-club set are now available to the country at large, writes Jonathan Burton. See full story.

How the 99% can invest like the 1%

The rich are different from the rest of us, except when it comes to the types of investments they make. Sure, the wealthy have more zeros in their accounts and access to top financial advice, but the sophisticated strategies once available only to the country-club set are now available to the country at large, writes Jonathan Burton. See full story.

Apple seeks more from Samsung; iPhone 5 takes off

Apple asks for $707 million on top of $1 billion awarded last month in patent-infringment suit against Samsung; latest iPhone now on sale around the world. See full story.

In Apple-Google maps war, consumers lose

Cutthroat competition is supposed to be good for consumers, but the battle between Apple and Google over maps shows that's not always the case. See full story.

The Republican candidate wants to talk tough but comes across as sounding reckless, writes media columnist Jon Friedman See full story.

A guide to choosing the best carrier and a plan for Apple's newest model, the iPhone 5. See full story.