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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>>

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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>>

Commission Approves Hobby Lobby Expansion Plans In OKC

The Oklahoma City Planning Commission has approved plans for Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. to add six buildings to its warehouse and distribution center in Oklahoma City. More>>

Oklahoma Energy Secretary To Step Down, Lead GE Global Research Center

Oklahoma Secretary of Energy Michael Ming announced Wednesday that he will step down from his cabinet-level position by the end of May. 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 >>
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 >>
SandRidge Finds No Wrongdoing In Transactions Between Company, Ward Family
SandRidge Finds No Wrongdoing In Transactions Between Company, Ward Family
SandRidge Energy's board issued a statement regarding claims the company paid $9.5 million since 2008 to companies under Tom Ward and his family's control.More >>
SandRidge Energy's board issued a statement regarding claims the company paid $9.5 million since 2008 to companies under Tom Ward and his family's control.More >>
Verizon Announces 500 New Jobs Added To Tulsa Hub
Verizon Announces 500 New Jobs Added To Tulsa Hub
Verizon is bringing 500 new jobs to the region, establishing a financial services hub at its facility at Cherokee Industrial Park in Tulsa.More >>
Verizon is bringing 500 new jobs to the region, establishing a financial services hub at its facility at Cherokee Industrial Park in Tulsa.More >>

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Pope leads pep rally at Vatican, meets with Merkel
Pope leads pep rally at Vatican, meets with Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, mindful of the weight of Christian voters in September elections, has discussed with Pope Francis how Europe's economy should better serve people.More >>
Pope Francis lamented that investment losses by banks trigger more alarm in the economic crisis than the struggle of people to feed their families, as he led a huge rally Saturday to invigorate the church's moral...More >>
Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation
Union leads march in Rome calling for job creation
A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation.More >>
A union of Italian metal workers has led thousands of people in a march through the heart of Rome to press the new government for measures to spur job creation.More >>
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
Despite controversies, Obama agenda marches on
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in...More >>
Despite Democratic fears, predictions of the demise of President Barack Obama's agenda appear exaggerated after a week of cascading controversies, political triage by the administration and party leaders in Congress and...More >>
Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil
Politics, bribery charges swirl around Ugandan oil
Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of...More >>
Even before the first drops flow, Uganda's oil sector is beset by bribery allegations against officials, tax-related cases abroad that cost the government millions in legal fees, and the alleged interference of a...More >>
Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr
Report: Yahoo nearing $1.1B acquisition of Tumblr
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is promising to unveil "something special" Monday in New York as she tries to attract more traffic and advertising to the Internet company.More >>
Yahoo may be on the verge of closing its biggest acquisition during the 10-month reign of CEO Marissa Mayer as she tries to attract more traffic and advertisers to the Internet company's website and mobile applications.More >>
Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island
Caribbean talks conservation on Branson's island
In a bid to safeguard biodiversity and the Caribbean's tourism-based economy, regional political leaders and corporate executives will gather Friday on billionaire Richard Branson's private island with the...More >>
Surrounded by a turquoise sea and a menagerie of exotic animals on a billionaire's private island, political and business leaders gathered Friday to back an initiative aimed at expanding protection for the...More >>
Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG export plan
Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG export plan
The Energy Department has given conditional approval to a Texas company that wants to export liquefied natural gas, the second LNG export project the Obama administration has approved as it faces a wave of export...More >>
The Energy Department on Friday conditionally approved a Texas company's proposal to export liquefied natural gas, only the second such project allowed to move forward amid a production boom that has led to glut of...More >>
Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy helped push stock prices higher in early trading on Wall Street Friday.More >>
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.More >>
CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023
CBO: Obama budget cuts deficits $1.1T by 2023
Congress' nonpartisan budget analyst says President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade.More >>
President Barack Obama's budget would trim projected federal deficits by $1.1 trillion over the coming decade, using nearly $6 in higher revenues for every $1 in reduced spending to achieve it, Congress' nonpartisan...More >>
A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus
A year after IPO, Facebook aims to be ad colossus
It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering.More >>
It was supposed to be our IPO, the people's public offering.More >>

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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 >>
5 top business schools in America
5 top business schools in America
These schools produce the most successful business grads and offer some of the best educations.More >>
These schools produce the most successful business grads and offer some of the best educations.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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