News bites: Housing fixer-upper

His jobs plan stalled, President Obama sets his sights on helping ailing homeowners.

But so far, the White House has struggled to boost the long-struggling housing market.

Despite decent profits, companies are still positioning themselves for possible future cuts.

Expect another credit rater to trim the nation's triple-A grade by the end of the year, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Back by popular demand, the McRib returns to McDonald's.