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Chrysler says its sales rose more than 8 percent in January compared to a year ago. The automaker says it had sold more than 127,000 vehicles. The Chrysler 200 midsize car and the Ram pick-up both pos more » Chrysler says its sales rose more than 8 percent in January compared to a year ago. The automaker says it had sold more than 127,000 vehicles. The Chrysler 200 midsize car and the Ram pick-up both posted gains of more than 20 percent. Alison Harmelin has the latest MoneyWatch headlines.« less

This year, advertisers are upping their game for the Super Bowl with longer ads targeting a broader, more sophisticated audience. Advertisers say they're looking to connect with women and families, so more » This year, advertisers are upping their game for the Super Bowl with longer ads targeting a broader, more sophisticated audience. Advertisers say they're looking to connect with women and families, so they're moving away from the slapstick, low-brow ads of the past. Alexis Christoforous reports.« less

Stocks opened sharply lower as investors react to disappointing earnings and Amazon is considering raising the price of its free 2 day shipping option by as much as $40. Alexis Christoforus reports on more » Stocks opened sharply lower as investors react to disappointing earnings and Amazon is considering raising the price of its free 2 day shipping option by as much as $40. Alexis Christoforus reports on the top financial headlines.« less

After bleeding red ink, Google is unloading a business it bought about two years ago. The Internet giant is selling its Motorola smartphone business to Lenovo. Keep in mind Google bought Motorola Mobi more » After bleeding red ink, Google is unloading a business it bought about two years ago. The Internet giant is selling its Motorola smartphone business to Lenovo. Keep in mind Google bought Motorola Mobility for $12 billion. Lenovo in the meantime, may be making a play in the smartphone space to take on the likes of Apple.« less

Automaker Chrysler announced its net income more than quadrupled to $1.62 billion dollars thanks to strong U.S. sales and one-time tax benefits. And Boeing's profit rose 26 percent. But the aircraft m more » Automaker Chrysler announced its net income more than quadrupled to $1.62 billion dollars thanks to strong U.S. sales and one-time tax benefits. And Boeing's profit rose 26 percent. But the aircraft manufacturer said this year's revenue and profit is expected to be lower than what analysts expected. Wendy Gillette has the latest MoneyWatch headlines.« less

British lawmakers are calling on Queen Elizabeth to rein in spending, accusing Her Majesty's advisers of wasting money while royal palaces are crumbling. Lucy McDonald reports. British lawmakers are calling on Queen Elizabeth to rein in spending, accusing Her Majesty's advisers of wasting money while royal palaces are crumbling. Lucy McDonald reports.« less

A bipartisan agreement on a farm bill could preserve food stamp benefits for most Americans who get them. The plan would cut about one percent from the program instead of the five percent previously p more » A bipartisan agreement on a farm bill could preserve food stamp benefits for most Americans who get them. The plan would cut about one percent from the program instead of the five percent previously proposed. The House could vote on the measure as early as tomorrow. Wendy Gillette has that story and more of the latest MoneyWatch headlines.« less

Investors wary following sharp market downturn, Super Bowl planners predict economic lift for New York metro area, plus other MoneyWatch headlines. Investors wary following sharp market downturn, Super Bowl planners predict economic lift for New York metro area, plus other MoneyWatch headlines.« less

Entrepreneurs like Ron Throgmartin, CEO of Diego Pellicer Worldwide, see a bright future in the commercialized marijuana business. CBSNews' Alexis Christoforous gets his take on the lucrative potentia more » Entrepreneurs like Ron Throgmartin, CEO of Diego Pellicer Worldwide, see a bright future in the commercialized marijuana business. CBSNews' Alexis Christoforous gets his take on the lucrative potential of this new industry, even as plenty of roadblocks remain.« less

Number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, Lincoln Navigator gets a makeover for first time in seven years, plus other MoneyWatch headlines. Number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits held steady last week, Lincoln Navigator gets a makeover for first time in seven years, plus other MoneyWatch headlines.« less