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Hospital Discharges Rise at Lucrative Times

Many long-term-hospital companies discharge a disproportionate share of Medicare patients during the few days when hospitals stand to make the most, an analysis of claims found.

The Light and Dark Sides of Gasoline's New Normal

Cheaper gas may be indeed be here a while, but volatility on the horizon won't keep energy industries from laying off workers.

Stocks open lower ahead of Fed minutes

Stocks opened slightly lower as investors awaited the release of the Fed minutes amid continued uncertainty in the Greece-euro zone negotiations.

U.S. manufacturing output grows modestly, hit by auto decline

U.S. manufacturing output rose modestly in January and not at all in December, potentially worrisome signs for the U.S. economy given the recent strength in the dollar and weaker overseas markets.

US wholesale prices drop 0.8 percent in January

U.S. wholesale prices fell by a record amount in January, led by the biggest drop in gasoline prices in six years.

I may get out of US stocks: Nobel-winner Shiller

Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller tells CNBC he's thinking about shifting his personal money away from U.S. stocks.

First-Time Homebuyers Are Starting to Catch a Break

As a deep freeze grips parts of America in a typically slow season for housing, first-time buyers are flocking to Redfin Corp.’s property tours and classes, signaling their renewed interest in the market.

Housing Turning Point Seen in U.S. First-Time Buyers: Mortgages

As a deep freeze grips parts of America in a typically slow season for housing, first-time buyers are flocking to Redfin Corp.’s property tours and classes, signaling their renewed interest in the market.

Cash saved at gas pump is staying in Americans' pockets

In recent months, the stage seemed set for American consumers to do what they've traditionally done best: Spend money — and drive the economy.The lowest gas prices in five years had given people more spending money. Employers added over 1 million jobs from November through January, the best three-month pace in 17 years.