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  • Summer-Job Forecast for Teens Looks Good Wednesday, 3 Apr 2013 | 8:54 AM ET

    Great news for parents and teens alike — the summer-job outlook for teens looks a lot sunnier than last year. BRB, have 2 tell my BFF!

  • Is Virtual Reality the Next Big Thing in Gaming? Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 3:00 PM ET
    The Oculus Rift headset

    Virtual Reality seems like a remnant from the 1990s—but the team at the start-up Oculus are betting virtual reality gaming still has a future.

  • GM, Chrysler and Ford See Sales Jump in March Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 10:41 AM ET

    Major automakers posted strong monthly U.S. car sales last month, helped by growing confidence in the recovery and demand for pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles.

  • Factory Orders Gain 3%, Boosted by Aircraft Orders Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 10:01 AM ET

    New orders for U.S. factory goods rose sharply in February but a gauge of planned business spending slipped, suggesting factory activity continued to expand at a moderate pace.

  • More Signs of Growth: Consumer Spending Rises Friday, 29 Mar 2013 | 9:35 AM ET

    U.S. consumer spending rose in February and income rebounded, further signs economic activity accelerated in the first quarter, even though part of the increase in consumption reflected higher gasoline prices.

  • Surprising Startup Hot Spots  Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 12:00 AM ET

    A rundown of unlikely U.S. cities boasting high growth firms.

  • Ethanol the Enemy?  Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | 2:50 PM ET

    Discussing the fierce debate that ethanol requirements are driving up gas prices, with Gen. Wesley Clark, Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander and Dan Dicker, TheStreet.com

  • What is Thrillist?  Thursday, 21 Mar 2013 | 2:47 PM ET

    Thrillist is an online lifestyle site, offering everything from surfing trips to Costa Rica to drunken late-night dining suggestions. Ben Lerer, CEO of Thrillist. weighs in.

  • Best Cities for Startups  Wednesday, 27 Mar 2013 | 12:00 AM ET

    The top ten spots in the U.S. to launch your business.

About Opportunity USA

CNBC is turning the spotlight on stories of economic opportunity in our vast country, showcasing real examples of American job creation, innovative business solutions, and the grit and determination embedded in this country’s DNA. CNBC will tell the story of economic opportunity along the long, windy road to economic recovery.

Special Reports

  • Fast Adviser helps people in all stages of life with guidance finding the right mix of stocks, bonds, commodities, mutual funds,and/or ETFs to match individual risk tolerance.

  • Business or pleasure? Golfing satisfies both. CNBC looks at the money behind the swing.

  • A CNBC special report on retirement and what you need to know.

Latest Slideshows

  • Everyday drivers can now buy the experience of driving a supercar for a few laps. It’s over quickly, but it’s exhilarating and unforgettable.

  • Hot rods thrive on being powerful, tricked out and souped up. Feast your eyes on some of the most outrageous cars ever seen.

  • From "Saturday Night Fever" to "Star Wars," here is some movie memorabilia that cleaned up at auction.