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Micron CEO dies in plane crash

Steve Appleton, the chip company’s chief executive, is dead after a small plane crash in Boise, Idaho. Micron names president Mark Durcan interim CEO.


After Hours: Micron shares active in after-hours trading

Trade halt is lifted on the chip maker after hours as the company says President Mark Durcan will for now assume the duties of CEO Steve Appleton, who died in a plane crash earlier Friday.


After Hours: Micron shares active in after-hours trading

Trade halt is lifted on the chip maker after hours as the company says President Mark Durcan will for now assume the duties of CEO Steve Appleton, who died in a plane crash earlier Friday.


After Hours: Micron shares active in after-hours trading

Trade halt is lifted on the chip maker after hours as the company says President Mark Durcan will for now assume the duties of CEO Steve Appleton, who died in a plane crash earlier Friday.


Taxing Times: Fewer tax changes, thanks to gridlock

The good news is that there aren’t a slew of tax-law changes to deal with this year. The bad news is that the changes taxpayers need to contend are not trivial. Read that story, plus find out how your Super Bowl bet will be taxed, all in this week’s Taxing Times.


Taxing Times: Fewer tax changes, thanks to gridlock

The good news is that there aren’t a slew of tax-law changes to deal with this year. The bad news is that the changes taxpayers need to contend are not trivial. Read that story, plus find out how your Super Bowl bet will be taxed, all in this week’s Taxing Times.


Taxing Times: Fewer tax changes, thanks to gridlock

The good news is that there aren’t a slew of tax-law changes to deal with this year. The bad news is that the changes taxpayers need to contend are not trivial. Read that story, plus find out how your Super Bowl bet will be taxed, all in this week’s Taxing Times.


Wealth Matters: Advantages and Risks of Gingrich’s S Corporation

Newt Gingrich set up his speaking and consulting business as an S corporation, which exempted this portion of his income from Medicare taxes, an unusual move for a business based on services.

Latin American Markets: Mexican stocks up as U.S. jobs data brighten

Stocks in Mexico climb, bolstering their weekly advance, and the currency rallies following a stronger-than-expected monthly jobs report from the United States, the country’s largest trading partner.


Latin American Markets: Mexican stocks up as U.S. jobs data brighten

Stocks in Mexico climb, bolstering their weekly advance, and the currency rallies following a stronger-than-expected monthly jobs report from the United States, the country’s largest trading partner.


Latin American Markets: Mexican stocks up as U.S. jobs data brighten

Stocks in Mexico climb, bolstering their weekly advance, and the currency rallies following a stronger-than-expected monthly jobs report from the United States, the country’s largest trading partner.


Market Snapshot: U.S. stocks cheer surprisingly good jobs data

U.S. stocks leapt Friday, propelling the Nasdaq index to an 11-year high, as Wall Street embraced the nation’s jobless rate dropping to a three-year low.


Washington Calendar: Washington events for Feb. 6 - 10

A guide to the important news events and economic data in Washington during the week.


SportsWatch: Indiana Pacers enjoy Super Bowl bump

The NBA team, which had the league’s smallest home crowds last season, is heading for a sellout for Saturday night’s game.


Financial Stocks: Genworth, Ameriprise lead financial sector gains

Genworth Financial Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Inc. shares rallied Friday, helping financial stocks outperform the broader market which tracked higher on upbeat jobs data for January.


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