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Embattled Scott trumpets drop in Fla. jobless rate

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:25:52 -0400

TAMPA, Florida - Florida Gov. Rick Scott - who has made his handling of the state's economy the main thrust of his re-election campaign - got more to boast about on Friday.

Dow closes above 15,000 for first time; what next?

Wed, 08 May 2013 03:39:18 -0400

NEW YORK - The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 15,000 for the first time Tuesday.

Buffett: Stocks still reasonable but bonds awful

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:58:50 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Investor Warren Buffett said even though the stock market is soaring, prices appear reasonable, and stocks would be a better investment than bonds for most people.

Husband of former Neb. governor Kay Orr dies at 78

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:54:17 -0400

LINCOLN, Nebraska - The husband of Nebraska's only female former governor, Bill Orr, has died at the age of 78.

Warren Buffett offers advice on investing and life

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:30:08 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Billionaire Warren Buffett dispensed plenty of advice on investing and life during this weekend's Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting.

Buffett repeats role as Borsheims jewelry salesman

Sun, 05 May 2013 10:32:16 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Billionaire Warren Buffett hopes to sell more than $2 million worth of jewelry to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders when he returns to the sales floor at Borsheim's on Sunday afternoon.

Warren Buffett leads annual meeting like no other

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:17:13 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Part rock concert, part investment workshop, the annual gathering of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders is an odd mix.

What's happening at Buffett's annual meeting

Sat, 04 May 2013 19:07:15 -0400

Dubbed "Woodstock for Capitalists," Saturday's annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway shareholders revolves around Warren Buffett, the company's chairman and CEO and a billionaire investor. Here's a rundown of what happened at the day-long event in Omaha, Nebraska:

Buffett spoofs Dancing With the Stars at meeting

Sat, 04 May 2013 13:04:41 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Billionaire Warren Buffett again poked fun at himself in the humorous movie that begins the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting.

Buffett predicts 10 pct return on his newspapers

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:29:17 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Billionaire Warren Buffett says Berkshire Hathaway shareholders should expect decent returns on the newspapers the company has bought in recent years.

Buffett invites tougher questions at meeting

Sat, 04 May 2013 06:59:06 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Investor Warren Buffett is trying to keep the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting interesting by adding a critic of his company to the panel asking questions.

Buffett name going on new Omaha cancer center

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:53:19 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - The Buffett name is going on a cancer center being built in Omaha, thanks to a relative of billionaire Warren Buffett, officials said Friday.

Warren Buffett says economy still improving slowly

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:43:21 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Investor Warren Buffett believes that the economy and the U.S. job market will continue to improve, but slowly.

5 Things to know for Friday in Pa. news

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:14:09 -0400

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about in Pennsylvania on Friday.

Copying Warren Buffett harder for investors today

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:17:08 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Investor Warren Buffett has a knack for explaining what he does in simple terms that sound easy to follow, and his ranking as one of the world's richest men inspires many to copy his moves.

Buffett says women key to nation's prosperity

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:43:20 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Billionaire Warren Buffett is optimistic about America's economic future because the nation has begun to unleash the potential of women.

Berkshire Hathaway buys the rest of IMC for $2.05B

Wed, 01 May 2013 09:55:11 -0400

OMAHA, Nebraska - Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is buying the rest of IMC International Metalworking Cos. B.V. that it doesn't already own for $2.05 billion.

Heinz shareholders OK acquisition

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:07:13 -0400

NEW YORK - Heinz is one step closer to going private.