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Devon Energy Pledges Millions To Tornado Disaster Relief

Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy announced Tuesday it has committed $2.5 million toward relief efforts for the deadly tornado that hit Moore on Monday. More>>

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Chesapeake Names New CEO

An Anadarko Petroleum executive has been chosen as the new leader of Chesapeake Energy, the company announced Monday. More>>

Oklahoma Unemployment Rate Drops Below 5 Percent

The Oklahoma Employment Security Commission says the state's unemployment decreased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.9 percent last month. More>>

TransCanada Sues To Stop Oklahoma Keystone Pipeline Protesters

TransCanada has filed a lawsuit in Atoka County seeking an injunction and restraining order that keeps protesters from disrupting its pipeline construction sites in Oklahoma. More>>

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Board Shakeup As SandRidge Energy Reaches Settlement With Shareholder
Board Shakeup As SandRidge Energy Reaches Settlement With Shareholder
Oklahoma City-based SandRidge Energy announced Wednesday a settlement deal with TPG-Axon, one of its largest investors and loudest critics.More >>
Oklahoma City-based SandRidge Energy announced Wednesday a settlement deal with TPG-Axon, one of its largest investors and loudest critics.More >>
SEC Launches Investigation Into Chesapeake, Aubrey McClendon
SEC Launches Investigation Into Chesapeake, Aubrey McClendon
A federal agency has stepped up its investigation into the financial dealings of outgoing Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon.More >>
A federal agency has stepped up its investigation into the financial dealings of outgoing Chesapeake Energy CEO Aubrey McClendon.More >>
Arvest Bank Sets Date For Purchase of Bank Of America Branches
Arvest Bank Sets Date For Purchase of Bank Of America Branches
In a news release from Arvest, all acquired branches will close on Friday, March 22nd and reopen on Monday, March 25th as Arvest branches.More >>
In a news release from Arvest, all acquired branches will close on Friday, March 22nd and reopen on Monday, March 25th as Arvest branches.More >>
American Airlines, US Airways Unveil $11 Billion Merger
American Airlines, US Airways Unveil $11 Billion Merger
The CEO's of American Airlines and US Airways stated at a news conference Thursday morning the two airlines will remain separate companies until the merger closes in the third quarter.More >>
The CEO's of American Airlines and US Airways stated at a news conference Thursday morning the two airlines will remain separate companies until the merger closes in the third quarter.More >>
What An American-US Airways Merger Means For Travelers
What An American-US Airways Merger Means For Travelers
When the American Airlines and US Airways finally do merge, here's what passengers can expect.More >>
When the American Airlines and US Airways finally do merge, here's what passengers can expect.More >>
Oklahomans Debate President's Minimum Wage Increase Proposal
Oklahomans Debate President's Minimum Wage Increase Proposal
The minimum wage could be going up a $1.75 an hour.More >>
The minimum wage could be going up a $1.75 an hour.More >>
Sources: American And US Airways Boards Set To Decide On Merger
Sources: American And US Airways Boards Set To Decide On Merger
A source in Tulsa says a meeting is scheduled Thursday at American Airlines' maintenance base in Tulsa, and US Airways representatives are supposed to be in attendance.More >>
A source in Tulsa says a meeting is scheduled Thursday at American Airlines' maintenance base in Tulsa, and US Airways representatives are supposed to be in attendance.More >>
Sources: AMR, US Airways Delay Meeting On Merger
Sources: AMR, US Airways Delay Meeting On Merger
The boards of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. and US Airways have pushed back meetings to consider final plans for their merger, Associated Press sources say.More >>
The boards of American Airlines parent AMR Corp. and US Airways have pushed back meetings to consider final plans for their merger, Associated Press sources say.More >>
Sources: American Airlines, US Airways On Verge Of Merging
Sources: American Airlines, US Airways On Verge Of Merging
American Airlines could be merging with US Airways as early as Monday, February 11th.More >>
American Airlines could be merging with US Airways as early as Monday, February 11th.More >>
American Airlines Asks Bankruptcy Judge For More Time
American Airlines Asks Bankruptcy Judge For More Time
AMR, the parent of American Airlines, has asked a bankruptcy judge for another extension to file a plan to exit bankruptcy.More >>
AMR, the parent of American Airlines, has asked a bankruptcy judge for another extension to file a plan to exit bankruptcy.More >>

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Iceland forms center-right govt, halts EU talks
Iceland forms center-right govt, halts EU talks
Progressive Party leader Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson has been chosen as Iceland's new prime minister.More >>
The leader of Iceland's center-right Progressive Party was chosen as the island nation's new prime minister Wednesday and promptly announced a halt to talks with the European Union about Iceland joining the 27-nation...More >>
Stocks rise on Fed stimulus hopes, home sales
Stocks rise on Fed stimulus hopes, home sales
Stocks are moving higher Wednesday morning after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was too soon for the central bank to pull back on its massive economic stimulus programs.More >>
Stocks are moving higher Wednesday morning after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said it was too soon for the central bank to pull back on its massive economic stimulus programs.More >>
African Union celebrates 50th year
African Union celebrates 50th year
African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization, now called the African Union, that spearheaded efforts to liberate the continent from colonial masters.More >>
African nations this week mark the 50th year since the founding of a continentwide organization that spearheaded efforts to liberate Africa from colonial masters. Now leaders want to map out the next 50 years of political...More >>
IRS official Lerner: I did nothing wrong
IRS official Lerner: I did nothing wrong
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.More >>
The Internal Revenue Service official at the center of the storm over the agency's targeting of conservative groups has told Congress she did nothing wrong and has invoked her constitutional right to not answer...More >>
Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts
Bernanke signals Fed to maintain stimulus efforts
Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to end its extraordinary stimulus programs.More >>
Chairman Ben Bernanke is telling Congress Wednesday that the U.S. job market remains weak and that it is too soon for the Federal Reserve to end its extraordinary stimulus programs.More >>
US home sales tick up to highest in 3 ½ years
US home sales tick up to highest in 3 ½ years
Sales of previously-occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale.More >>
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale.More >>
AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip
AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Business Writer It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways.More >>
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Business Writer It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways.More >>
Stocks edge higher as investors watch the Fed
Stocks edge higher as investors watch the Fed
Stocks are opening slightly higher as investors watch for the latest moves from the Federal Reserve.More >>
Stocks are opening slightly higher as investors watch for the latest moves from the Federal Reserve.More >>
Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid
Richard Carrion declares IOC presidential bid
Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico entered the IOC presidential race Wednesday, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympics through the world's troubled financial times and proposing to deploy IOC...More >>
Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico entered the IOC presidential race Wednesday, promising to use his business experience to guide the Olympics through the world's troubled financial times and proposing to deploy IOC staff...More >>
EU leaders discuss fight against tax evasion
EU leaders discuss fight against tax evasion
The European Union's leaders are seeking to advance their fight against tax evasion and close loopholes for large corporations' creative tax avoidance schemes.More >>
European Union leaders on Wednesday sought to advance their fight against tax fraud and close the loopholes for large corporations' tax avoidance schemes.More >>

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3 super-cheap marketing tactics
3 super-cheap marketing tactics
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.More >>
The following strategies and tools can be a great starting point for cash-strapped CEOs looking to kickstart their marketing programs on the cheap.More >>
Senate passes online sales tax bill
Senate passes online sales tax bill
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.More >>
We're one step closer to mandatory online sales tax collection. Next, the bill moves to the House.More >>
Lessons learned from the banking crisis
Lessons learned from the banking crisis
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
Now that nearly a decade has passed since the housing market peaked, what lessons can investors and banks learn from the banking crisis brought on by the Great Recession?More >>
8 things really successful people do
8 things really successful people do
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.More >>
Real success takes discipline and methodology. Here are eight things the most successful people are meticulous about getting right.More >>
Should you head back to business school?
Should you head back to business school?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
Building toward recovery
Building toward recovery
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Attract customers who want to buy: 7 ways
Attract customers who want to buy: 7 ways
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.More >>
A new HubSpot survey proves inbound marketing is a hands down winner in customer attraction. Here are seven tips on how to drive customers to your door.More >>
4 unlikely billionaires
4 unlikely billionaires
In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?More >>
In an age when billion has become the new million, which unexpected folks have joined the ranks of the billionaire club?More >>
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million, will make more cars available to Zipsters
Avis buys Zipcar for $500 million
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million.More >>
Avis has announced that it will purchase high-tech car-sharing company Zipcar for around $500 million. The deal is expected to greatly increase the availability of Zipcar vehicles for customers.More >>

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7 ways Washington may affect small business this year
7 ways Washington may affect small business this year
Never mind about the IRS shenanigans. Here's what you should be watching in Washington.More >>
Never mind about the IRS shenanigans. Here's what you should be watching in Washington.More >>
Small businesses see more opportunity in America than abroad
Small businesses see more opportunity in America than abroad
For small businesses looking to grow, the focus is on technology and the economy--here in the U.S.More >>
For small businesses looking to grow, the focus is on technology and the economy--here in the U.S.More >>
Need cash? Your biggest competitor is offering - for a price
Need cash? Your biggest competitor is offering - for a price
A growing number of big companies want to fund small businesses in their industries, but be careful of the terms.More >>
A growing number of big companies want to fund small businesses in their industries, but be careful of the terms.More >>
Can you buy Twitter legitimacy for your business?
Can you buy Twitter legitimacy for your business?
Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers.More >>
Just do a simple "buy Twitter followers" Google search and you'll see an overwhelming number of options for purchasing your way to bigger numbers.More >>

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Building toward recovery
Building toward recovery
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Construction leads the way, but the recovery is affecting a broader base of businesses, according to a new study.More >>
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Economy may have lasting effect on young people's outlook
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
Happiness seems be a generational thing, new research suggests. Life satisfaction generally increases with age, but a person's overall level of satisfaction appears to depend on when he or she was born.More >>
What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
What the new mortgage rules mean for borrowers
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?More >>
The CFPB has rolled out long-awaited new rules for residential mortgages. So what will be the impact on mortgage borrowers?More >>
New qualified mortgage rules released
New qualified mortgage rules released
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.More >>
Long-awaited "qualified mortgage" rules have been issued by the CFPB, setting forth guidelines to protect borrowers from predatory lending.More >>
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
House joins Senate to OK bill that avoids fiscal cliff
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
The House of Representatives settled on an 11th-hour agreement that averted widespread tax increases and spending cuts that were set to kick in Jan. 1.More >>
Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most
Fiscal cliff: Mortgage deduction is safe for most
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For most homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Should you be worried that Congress will take away your mortgage interest deduction as part of the "fiscal cliff" negotiations? For the great majority of homeowners, the answer is "no."More >>
Bank of America to forgive 150,000 second liens
Bank of America to forgive 150,000 second liens
Bank of America is erasing the debt on 150,000 second liens for mortgage borrowers in financial difficulty.More >>
Bank of America is erasing the debt on 150,000 second liens for mortgage borrowers in financial difficulty.More >>
Young cancer survivors say costs hinder follow-up care
Young cancer survivors say costs hinder follow-up care
Many teen and young adult cancer survivors in the United States go without routine medical care because it's too expensive, a new study finds.More >>
Many teen and young adult cancer survivors in the United States go without routine medical care because it's too expensive, a new study finds.More >>
Family health insurance premiums jump 4 percent in 2012
Family health insurance premiums jump 4 percent in 2012
U.S. families are paying 4 percent more in annual premiums for their employer-sponsored family health coverage this year.More >>
U.S. families are paying 4 percent more in annual premiums for their employer-sponsored family health coverage this year.More >>
9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
9 things to consider before loaning money to a loved one
Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money.More >>
Perhaps the only thing more difficult than watching someone you love struggle financially is having that person ask you for money.More >>

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