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New advice: Women should skip mammograms in their 40s, get them every 2 years starting at 50

New advice: Skip mammograms in 40s, start at 50

Time Warner declares regular quarterly dividend of 18.75 cents

Time Warner declares regular quarterly dividend

Time Warner to spin off AOL to shareholders on Dec. 9

Time Warner to spin off AOL on Dec. 9

SAN FRANCISCO — Time Warner said Monday that it will spin off its Internet business, AOL Inc., as a separate company on Dec. 9.

GMAC CEO Alvaro de Molina steps down, replaced by board member Michael Carpenter

GMAC CEO Alvaro de Molina steps down

NEW YORK — GMAC Financial Services says Alvaro de Molina has stepped down as CEO, a surprise departure that comes as the troubled auto lender remains in negotiations with the government over its third round of taxpayer aid.

Cellcom Israel posts higher 3rd-quarter profit, revenue

Cellcom Israel posts higher 3Q profit, sales

Dollar slides after short-lived boost as Bernanke says Fed will monitor sliding dollar

Dollar slides after Bernanke pledges to hold rates

Gold prices surge past $1,140 an ounce; other metals, oil also rise sharply as dollar tumbles

Gold sets new record of $1,143 as dollar falls

Moody’s may upgrade Salem Communications rating, citing improved credit conditions

Moody’s may upgrade Salem Communications rating

How to parlay a temporary gig into permanent employment after the holidays end

Turning a holiday job into a permanent position

Target expected to report 3rd-qtr profit rose after cuts in inventory, other costs

Earnings Preview: Target Corp.

NEW YORK — Retailer Target Corp. reports earnings for its third quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Ciena shares advance after Nortel delays auction of optical unit

Ciena shares climb after Nortel delays auction

Survey: 45 percent of Americans will travel Thanksgiving-March

45 percent in survey will travel in next 4 months

Travel briefs

Travel briefs

10 ski resorts with diversions for the rest of us

Moody’s raises AMD ratings, citing $1.25 billion settlement from Intel

Moody’s raises AMD ratings

NEW YORK — Moody’s Investors Service said Monday it is hiking its credit ratings for Advanced Micro Devices Inc. after the chip maker won a $1.25 billion settlement in its antitrust dispute with rival Intel Corp.

Universal Travel Group says 3rd-quarter profit rises 2 percent on stronger travel demand

Universal Travel Group 3Q profit edges up 2 pct

Analysts expect continued weak housing market to weigh down Home Depot 3Q results

Earnings Preview: Home Depot

NEW YORK — Home Depot Inc., the largest U.S. home-improvement retailer, reports earnings for the fiscal third quarter on Tuesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.

Thomson Reuters to buy tax software maker Sabrix for undisclosed amount

Thomson Reuters to buy tax software maker Sabrix

Travel books worth giving, both classic and new, from coffee-table treasures to travelogues

Travel books worth giving both classic and new

Electronics, tiny gadgets on gift list for travelers _ but don’t forget the wine wheel

Electronics top splurge gifts for travelers

Poniard Pharma drops more than 70 percent after lung cancer drug fails in late stage trial

Poniard plunges on failure of picoplatin study

Fitch Ratings: Mid-size, small banks face higher risks from commercial real estate slump

Fitch: Credit risks high for mid-size, small banks

Sirius says it complies with independent director, audit committee requirements from Nasdaq

Sirius says it now complies with Nasdaq rules

Columbus McKinnon sells American Lifts unit for $2.4M to Autoquip, plans to close factory

Columbus McKinnon sells assets for $2.4M

AMHERST, N.Y. — Columbus McKinnon Corp., maker of hoists, cranes and other lifts, said Monday it would sell its American Lifts unit to Autoquip for $2.4 million in cash and close the plant that now houses those operations.

United Rentals rises after analyst upgrades shares on cost cutting, refinancing, cash flow

United Rentals shares rise after upgrade

NEW YORK — United Rentals Inc. rose Monday after an analyst upgraded the shares on the equipment rental company’s lower costs, significant free cash flow and stronger balance sheet.

Stocks vault higher after retail sales rebound in October; Weakening dollar lifts commodities

Stocks jump as retail sales rebound in October

CBS News plans ambitious turn-of-decade project

CBS launching turn-of-decade project

NEW YORK — CBS News is planning an ambitious turn-of-decade look at America’s position in the world that’s also designed as an opening competitive shot at Diane Sawyer.

Stocks post early gains after report showing boost in retail sales, overseas markets rally

Stocks rise early as retail sales rebound in Oct.

Broadcasting pioneer NBC brings a lot of history as cable TV operator prepares to take control

Broadcast pioneer NBC prepares for cable takeover

Sprint Nextel shares jump after Credit Suisse upgrades, says turnaround is coming

Ahead of the Bell: Sprint Nextel jumps on upgrade

GlaxoSmithKline could pay Nabi more than $500 million in deal to develop anti-smoking vaccines

GlaxoSmithKline, Nabi to develop smoking vaccine

Cisco raises bid for Tandberg to $3.4 billion after hitting shareholder resistance

Cisco raises bid for Tandberg to $3.4 billion

Lowe’s net income falls 30 percent in 3rd quarter but retailer says it sees some stabilization

Lowe’s 3Q profit falls but co. sees signs for hope

Broadway ticket availability through Sunday, Nov. 22

B’way ticket availability through Sunday, Nov. 22

Bristol-Myers splits off Mead Johnson, shareholders can swap Bristol shares for Mead stock

Bristol-Myers splits off Mead Johnson Nutrition

Stocks set for higher opening ahead of busy week of economic data, retailers earnings

Stock futures point toward higher opening

NEW YORK — Stock futures rose modestly Wednesday after U.S. and Japanese central banks reaffirmed plans to keep interest rates low in an effort to drive economic growth.

Census: Small US cities have better quality of life but economic picture is steadily worsening