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Stocks Climb; BofA Leads Dow (Market Update)
U.S. stocks jumped after job losses slowed more than expected in August, boosting...

The Unemployment Line Stretches Longer (Early Bird)
The jobless rate in August increased to 9.6% from 9.5%.

Calling Bluffs in Poker...and Investing (By the Numbers)
Hough: A pair of new studies suggests when to bet big or walk away.

BMW Revs Up a New 5 Series (Driving Force)
BMW's frisky new 5 actually got cheaper this year -- not counting the options.

Will the Stock Market Rally This Fall?
The recently range-bound market has the capacity to surge.

Business Tweets: In the Spotlight (Twitter Beat)
Reacting to Apple's TV announcement, eyeing Wall Street bonuses and more.

Should Defense Firms Brace for Next Chapter? (Broker Talk)
Two market watchers weigh in on the post-Iraq outlook.

How to Survive Hurricane Earl
Here are 10 steps to prepare your home and valuables for the storm.

How to Find a Job in Retirement
An increasing number of Boomers and seniors are looking for work.

Late Push Lifts Dow Before Jobs (Market Update)
Stocks mounted an afternoon rally to close near the day's highs as investors awaited...

India Calls for Web Data From Google, Skype (Early Bird)
Like RIM before them, the firms face a new mandate.

3 Stocks With Customer Satisfaction Appeal (Screens)
Hough: Studies show firms that satisfy clients take care of shareholders, too.

Co-Op Maintenance Fees Are Rising
Budget-strapped boards are charging more for building services.

10 Things Graduate Schools Won't Tell You (10 Things)
The big question: Will an advanced degree lead to a bigger paycheck?

Not a Stockpicker's Market
Despite increasing talk of ominous market indicators, stocks are more likely to rally.