Investors look to consumer for clues to recovery

Investors will get some guidance about the economy this week from data issued not by the government, but by big retailers in the form of third-quarter earnings reports. 1257715314

Survey: Gas prices up 2.86 cents nationwide

The average price of regular gasoline in the United States has jumped 2.86 cents over a two-week period to $2.68. 1257712246

Obama says it's now Senate's turn on health care

President Barack Obama says it's now up to the Senate to take the baton from the House and pass a bill aimed at overhauling the nation's health care system. 1257705060

Stock volatility is back, a sign of an aging bull?

Stock market volatility is back, a signal to some experts that the powerful rally that started in early March may be coming to an end. 1257719466

Indian PM hopes for 7 percent growth next year

The Indian government is pushing ahead with economic reforms aimed at achieving a growth rate of more than 7 percent next year but will make sure the benefits reach the poor, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday.

House health care bill has nowhere to go in Senate

The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate. 1257717964

House votes strict ban on abortion subsidies

A bipartisan House coalition voted Saturday to prohibit coverage of abortions in a new government-run health care plan that Democrats would establish to compete with private insurers.

Fry's, Safeway prepping for possible strike

In less than a week, unionized workers at two Arizona grocery store chains may be walking a picket line instead of stocking shelves and cutting meat.

Engine fire grounds Delta plane in Atlanta

A company spokesman says a Delta plane headed to Philadelphia had to return to the gate just before takeoff from Atlanta because of an engine fire.

House, Senate health care bills detailed

A comparison of the three health care bills before Congress, including one by House Democrats and an alternative by House Republicans.

Chinese premier pledges funds, aid to Africa

China's premier on Sunday pledged $10 billion in new low interest loans to African nations over three years, offering the beleaguered continent sorely needed cash while dismissing criticism that Beijing's motives in Africa are far from altruistic.

Philly transit strike in 6th day; no new talks

No new talks are scheduled as the strike by Philadelphia bus drivers, subway and trolley conductors and mechanics enters its second work week following the collapse of a proposed deal. 1257705669

G-20 finance officials: Too early to end stimulus

Finance officials from rich and developing countries have pledged to maintain emergency support for their economies until recovery is assured, but failed to reach a clear agreement to bear the cost of fighting climate change.

Holiday airfares close to last year but climbing

If holiday travelers on the same plane compare what they paid to fly, they're likely to find quite a spread, depending on when they bought their tickets.

Pelosi: Obama visit inspired Democrats

House Democratic leaders say President Barack Obama, who made a quick trip to Capitol Hill, inspired their party to pass health care legislation.

Jobless: 10 percent is tougher than it used to be

It hurts more to be unemployed now than the last time the jobless rate hit 10 percent.

Obama prods House to pass health care bill

President Barack Obama says now is the time for Congress to "answer the call of history" and approve legislation revamping the country's health care system.

South Korean workers protest gov't labor policy

Tens of thousands of South Korean workers rallied Saturday to protest the government's plan to begin implementing contentious labor laws.

EARNINGS

Great Florida Bank reports narrower loss

GREAT FLORIDA BANK: The company posted a third-quarter net loss of $13.3 million, or $1.02 a share, compared with a year-earlier loss of $13.9 million, or $1.06 a share.