Employers posted\ fewer openings for jobs in July

Moody's set to downgrade US without budget deal

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. government's debt rating could be heading for the "fiscal cliff" along with the federal budget. Moody's Investors Service on Tuesday said it would likely cut its "Aaa" rating on U.S. government debt, probably by one notch, if budget negotiations fail. If Congress and the White House don't reach a budget deal, about ...

Silicon Valley isn't sharing Facebook's misery

HP's cost-cutting drive to dump 2,000 more workers; total cuts now at 29,000

PALO ALTO (AP) - Hewlett-Packard Co. is planning to cut about 2,000 more jobs than it had previously announced as CEO Meg Whitman tries to turn the company around. In a regulatory filing Monday, the computer and printer maker said it will eliminate 29,000 jobs by October 2014, up from the 27,000 cuts it announced in May when HP employed about 350,000 ...

Consumers cut credit card use for 2nd month

Toys R Us gets into the tablet computer game

WAYNE, N.J. (AP) - Toys R Us said Monday that it plans to launch next month its own tablet computer aimed at children, introducing a low-priced entry into the increasingly crowded tablet business. The news comes ahead of the holiday season, which can account for up to 40 percent of retailers' annual sales. Toys R Us has focused on exclusive toys rather ...

FTC: Don't fall for claims on bed bug remedies

WASHINGTON (AP) - Don't fall for the hype on quick remedies for killing and preventing bed bugs. Federal regulators say they lodged deceptive advertising charges against two companies marketing anti-bed bug products. There's no evidence that the ingredients in "Rest Easy" and "Best Yet!," - including cinnamon, lemongrass and cedar oil - can eliminate or prevent bed bugs, ...

Mobile launches campaign to lure iPhone users

Intel warns 3Q revenue will drop on PC weakness

The ball is in your court

Coca-Cola's newest drink is just a few drops

Judge rejects US challenge to Arizona law

Olive Garden sued over wage issues

Texas to open fastest highway with 85 mph limit

Rape threat cited, NY website operator gets prison term

FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods

Pot taxes prove sticking point in Colorado

Google invading Siri's turf

Senior Citizens and Social Security disability

Smartphones overtake 'dumb' phone sales

Internet sales tax bill to hit roadblock in House of Reps

Prom spending is on the rise again

NEW YORK (AP) - The prom is making a big comeback.

Zuckerberg reaped $2.3B gain on stock options

GM: New Corvette to start around $52,000

Safeway's sales disappoint amid rising competition

Amazon reports lower 1Q earnings, higher revenue

Starbucks' profit shows Americans need coffee fix

Man says insurance won't cover bullet damage

Senate advances bill to tax Internet sales

Pot smokers can be fired, even in Colo.