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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>>

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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>>

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>>

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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 >>
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 >>
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 >>

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Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter
Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter
A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They're also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook.More >>
A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They're also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook.More >>
Stock indexes flip between gains and losses
Stock indexes flip between gains and losses
Stock indexes fluctuated in early trading Tuesday as investors tried to predict the Fed's next move.More >>
Stock indexes fluctuated in midday trading Tuesday as investors tried to predict the Fed's next move.More >>
JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum
JPMorgan's Dimon survives shareholder referendum
Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, says last year's $6 billion trading loss had been expensive and "extremely embarrassing," but he also asked shareholders not to fixate on the issue.More >>
Shareholders at JPMorgan Chase will let Jamie Dimon, the chairman and CEO, keep both his jobs.More >>
Indexes edge higher on Wall Street in midday trade
Indexes edge higher on Wall Street in midday trade
Stock indexes are edging higher in midday trading on Wall Street as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's next moves.More >>
Stock indexes are edging higher in midday trading on Wall Street as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve's next moves.More >>
Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results
Housing recovery boosts Home Depot 1Q results
Even though the weather was poor, Home Depot posted an 18 percent increase in its net income for the first quarter thanks to the ongoing housing recovery.More >>
Home Depot Inc.'s first-quarter net income rose 18 percent, thanks to the ongoing housing recovery, despite a chilly and wet spring.More >>
Officials: Senators reach deal on high-tech visas
Officials: Senators reach deal on high-tech visas
The Senate Judiciary Committee hopes to nail down an elusive compromise on high-tech visas and may punt a controversy over gay marriage to the full Senate as it makes final drafting decisions on immigration...More >>
Leading senators working to resolve a key issue on immigration legislation have agreed to a compromise covering expansion of a high-tech visa program, officials said Tuesday, resolving one of two major hurdles to committee...More >>
Apple's Cook faces Senate questions on taxes
Apple's Cook faces Senate questions on taxes
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the world's most valuable company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in taxes to the...More >>
A Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by shifting profits to foreign affiliates and is prepared to question the company's chief executive Tuesday about the "loopholes."More >>
How the French economy compares to Germany's, UK's
How the French economy compares to Germany's, UK's
Here's how the struggling French economy stacks up compared to Germany's and Britain's.More >>
Here's how the struggling French economy stacks up compared to Germany's and Britain's:More >>
Former IRS chief: Can't say how targeting happened
Former IRS chief: Can't say how targeting happened
The former head of the Internal Revenue Service heads to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, giving lawmakers their first opportunity to question the man who ran the agency when agents were improperly targeting tea party groups.More >>
The man who led the Internal Revenue Service when it was giving extra scrutiny to tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status told Congress on Tuesday that he knew little about what was happening while...More >>
Lew: IRS actions "unacceptable and inexcusable"
Lew: IRS actions "unacceptable and inexcusable"
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups was "unacceptable and inexcusable" and he has directed the agency's acting director to hold people...More >>
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew says the Internal Revenue Service's targeting of conservative political groups was "unacceptable and inexcusable" and he has directed the agency's acting director to hold people...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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