AP - RARE OPPORTUNITY: Homeowners can now lock in a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage at a rate of less than 4 percent, the lowest in decades.

AP - A plunge in mortgage rates is giving homeowners a rare opportunity to lock in a 15-year fixed-rate loan for less than 4 percent.

AP - Swatch Group AG, the world%27s largest watchmaker, reported a 54 percent rise in half-year net profit Wednesday as sales recovered from a slump during the global economic downturn.

Investor%27s Business Daily - The office supply retailer swung to a Q2 profit of 12 cents a share, beating views of a break-even quarter, helped by lower costs. Revenue edged down 0.3% to $1.65 bil, missing views of $1.67 bil. Same-store sales fell 0.3%. OfficeMax sees Q3 sales below prior-year sales of $1.83 bil, vs. views of $1.86 bil. The company also sees full-year sales at or below 2009%27s $7.21 bil vs. views of $7.29 bil. Shares dived 12.7%.