Personal Spending
As Americans scrutinize every purchase, merchants are making sure to stock up on holiday gifts that are either practical or offer an affordable way to splurge.
PHILADELPHIA - Comcast Corp. reported lower second-quarter earnings Wednesday partly because of costs related to its pending takeover of NBC Universal, yet it saw improvements in advertising and demand for pricier television services.
NEW YORK - A lot has changed since I reviewed travel websites four years ago.
OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Corporation Commission authorized Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co.
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