SANTA FE, N.M.—-Gary Johnson, former Republican Governor of New Mexico and Honorary Chairman of OUR America Initiative, joins with all Americans in thanking the troops for their service and efforts. “I want to send our well wishes to those men and women in the armed services that protect our liberties and freedoms,” said Johnson.

The latest reading on home prices is expected to show a decline from year-ago levels, but since June government programs to boost home sales have helped prices improve on a monthly basis.

Better holiday sales and rising commodities prices pushed stocks to their sixth straight gain and new highs for 2009. Major indexes edged higher in light trading Monday after sales figures showed shoppers spent more freely this holiday season, a sign that consumers are feeling better about the economy.

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Midwest factory activity rises

Zions Bancorp. is cutting out cash bonuses for its executives this year to comply with standards under the federal bailout program.

After months of speculation, on Dec. 22 President Obama appointed the nation’s first “cybersecurity czar.” Former tech executive Howard…

The U.S. Federal Reserve on Monday pressed ahead toward the creation of a new mechanism it says could be used to withdraw money from the banking system once policymakers decide to tighten monetary policy.

NEW YORK—-Fitch Ratings takes the following rating action on Alamo, Texas as part of its continuous surveillance effort: