Fire shuts Mariner oil platform in Gulf; crew safe
A fire broke out on a oil-production platform owned by Mariner Energy in the Gulf of Mexico, prompting the evacuation and recovery of the rig?s crew, the Coast Guard says.

Financial Stocks: Financials rise after jobs, housing data
The U.S. financial sector edges higher Thursday as investors react to a flurry of economic data, including a modest drop in weekly jobless claims and a rise in pending home sales.

Apple TV could pressure Amazon, Google offerings
When Apple Inc. lifted the wraps off its redesigned Apple TV device on Wednesday, the company clearly signaled its intention to grow that business from its current "hobby" level into a viable alternative to mainstream cable TV and satellite services.

Airline Stocks: Airline stocks manage modest early gains
Airline stocks trade largely in line with the broader equities market as AMR and Delta shares grab early gains.

Foreclosures impact kids, communities
Children could be prevented from realizing their potential in school and, eventually, the labor force as consequences from the problem of home foreclosures last for years, a pair of Federal bank officials say in a conference on neighborhood stabilization.