Stocks firm a year after hitting bottom

NEW YORK (AP) -- A year after major stock indexes tumbled to 12-year lows, the market has been firm in quiet trading today.

IN THE NEWS: AVOIDING TAX-TIME TRAPS AND RIPOFFS

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Tax season is upon us -- and while many may not be thrilled at the idea of settling accounts with the government, we're also being warned about other people who might have their hands in our pockets.

NEARLY NAKED RUN

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- It's a thrill of a chill.