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Top 10 most visited theme parks in 2012: Disneyland No. 2
Disney dominated the nation's most visited theme parks in 2012, according to a report by the Themed Entertainment Association and AECOM.
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US home construction rose in May
U.S. builders began construction on more single-family homes and apartments in May, encouraged by more buyers and a scarcity of houses for sale.
Update: Dreamworks to partner with German broadcaster in addition to Netflix
The announcement underscores the production company's aggressive move into television, said Dreamworks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.
US homebuilders confidence in home sales reaches 7 year high
For the first time in 7 years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales.
Winners and losers at this week's E3 gamer gathering
Since the first battles over "Pong" machines, video gamers have loved good competition. And this year's industry expo presented more thrilling showdowns than ever.
How Wal-Mart's sourcing, pricing challenges neighborhoods (poll, photos)
KPCC examines how Wal-Mart discounts produce. Wal-Mart is the nation's largest retailer and its size gives it an advantage when it buys items from suppliers.
E3: SoCal companies to get a boost from new PS4, Xbox One games (photos)
New consoles mean more video game sales, analysts said. At E3, Southern California game developers touted their new games for Xbox One and PS4.
Fixed US mortgage rates rise for 6th straight week
Freddie Mac said Thursday that the rate on a 30-year home mortgage loan increased to 3.98 percent, the highest since April 2012.
US retail spending increased slightly in May
Americans stepped up spending at retail businesses in May at the best pace in three months, fueled by more car purchases.
E3: Sony's PlayStation 4 undercuts price of Microsoft's Xbox One
Sony says it will sell the PS4 for $399, $100 less than the cost of Microsoft's Xbox One. Will Microsoft lower the Xbox One's price in response?
Dole Food's CEO makes $1 billion buyout move
Dole Food's Chairman and CEO David Murdock and his family are offering to buy the business with a bid that values the entire company at approximately $1.07 billion.
Amazon launches online grocery business in LA
Amazon launched its online grocery service on Monday in parts of Los Angeles, which local businesses say will elevate their profile among local shoppers.
San Onofre nuclear plant closure will mean hundreds of layoffs
Southern California Edison's closure of the troubled San Onofre nuclear power plant means 900 layoffs in the coming months.
Labor Department: US employers added 175K jobs in May
The Labor Department reports U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in May, a figure that shows steady hiring but is below the more robust pace from the fall and winter.
US unemployment benefit applications dropped last week
The Labor Department Thursday said the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 346,000, a level consistent with steady job growth.
