US factories grew last month at slowest pace in a year

WASHINGTON — US factories expanded last month at the slowest pace in a year, as orders, production, and hiring all declined. The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing managers, says its manufacturing index fell to 53.5 in January...

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Super Bowl ads: The best, the worst, the movies and NBC

Super Bowl advertising is almost invariably overrated, which doesn't spare us from the impulse -- even the need -- to rate it. As usual, the hype surrounding the ads turned many into a super-bust, suggesting that the folks on Madison Avenue are either...

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US consumer spending slips in December as auto sales weaken

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending slipped in December, as the pace of motor vehicle sales slowed and more Americans saved their money. The Commerce Department said Monday that consumer spending fell 0.3 percent in December, compared to a 0.5 percent...

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Tom Brady cameos in 'Ted 2′ Super Bowl spot

"Ted 2" really took advantage of the situation in its Super Bowl XLIX spot. Universal unveiled a new clip of the sequel to 2012's "Ted," showing Mark Wahlberg and the titular Seth MacFarlene-voiced teddy making an unwanted appearance in the home of...

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US stocks fall after weak consumer spending report

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks fell in the first hour of trading Monday after a weak consumer spending report. European markets were stable after France endorsed Greece's efforts to ease the terms of its financial rescue program. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones...

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Super Bowl on social: Twitter tallies 28.4 million tweets during TV telecast

Super Bowl XLIX was the most-tweeted NFL championship game ever -- but even with the down-to-the-wire finish in the New England Patriots' defeat of the Seattle Seahawks, the contest didn't top the most-social match from the 2014 FIFA World Cup, according...

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Netflix formally announces plans to raise $1 billion more debt to fund content

Netflix officially announced Monday that it intends to offer $1 billion in long-term debt, which the company plans to use for content acquisitions and other general purposes. In reporting earnings last month, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and CFO David...

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Record overnight ratings for game

NEW YORK — The Super Bowl scored its highest-ever overnight ratings for New England's thrilling win over Seattle, an early indication the game may be on the way to another viewership record. The Nielsen company said Monday the game had a 49.7 rating...

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Super Bowl ratings hit all-time high with Patriots' win on NBC

Nielsen will issue total-viewer estimates later today, but early indications are that Sunday's Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks has broken U.S. television records. In the metered-market overnights, the Patriots' 28-24...

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US construction spending rose 0.4 percent in December

WASHINGTON — U.S. construction spending accelerated in December as building activity increased for new houses and government-backed highways. The Commerce Department said Monday that construction spending rose 0.4 percent in December. Total construction...

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