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Dubai's threat to U.S. banks
The news that the sovereign wealth fund of Dubai requested a postponement of billions of dollars of debt this week could pose a big problem for U.S. banks.

Black Friday crowds eager to spend
Although Black Friday seemed to be missing the usual mayhem associated with it, the good news for merchants was that shoppers eagerly spent money on toys, cashmere sweaters, Snuggie blankets and gadgets at juicy discounts .

Shoppers hear the call of Zhu Zhu
Zhu Zhu hamsters proved themselves the undisputed kings of Black Friday.

Best Buy combats doorbuster scalpers
The Black Friday scene at a Best Buy in New Jersey was busy yet calm, despite a large young crowd, damp conditions and attempted doorbuster ticket scalping.

Wal-Mart's Black Friday: Frenzied, not much drama
They came by truck, by van and even by taxi.

Quiet Black Friday on Main Street
Black Friday was slow and steady for Main Street retailers, a sharp contrast from the door-busting stampede of bargain hunters that rush Wal-Marts and Best Buys across the nation.

Bargain hunters out in herds
Images of Black Friday shoppers from filled-up parking lots to empty shelves.

Bracing for another market crash
Question: I'm very worried that we may see another stock market correction. Since the market low of early March, my 401(k)'s value has risen 77%, which seems like an awfully large jump. So last week I moved the majority of my investments into bond and money-market funds, although I did leave 50% of my international holdings intact. Do you think I jumped too soon? --Rick G., Corona, Calif.

5 great gifts for the gearhead


Greatest real estate turnaround ever


Should you be paid for being on call?
Dear Annie: Late last year, the software company where I worked as a full-time webmaster had to lay people off, but they kept some of us on as independent contractors. My boss offered me a deal where I would be doing the exact same job as before, only paid by the hour instead of on salary, with no benefits.

Feel thankful about losing money


War tax on the table
War is expensive, and it's about to get more so if the U.S. government escalates its military efforts in Afghanistan.

6 heroes of the economy
In March, CNNMoney profiled Pam Koner and others making a difference. Did their efforts pay off? CNNMoney checks in.

'Spam king' going to prison
A man who claims to be the "Godfather of Spam" has been sentenced to 51 months in prison by a federal judge in Detroit for his lead role in an e-mail stock scam scheme, according to court documents.

Mr. iFart appeals to Jobs


iPhone sales smoke the iPod


Smartphone wars, a year later


News Corp's search for search
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Catch a high-flying fund
When the herd of investors heads in one direction, count on Don Yacktman to steer his fund the other way.