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In Pictures: Paying at the pump
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Four ways Japan disaster affects investors
When the world’s third-largest economy is hit with its worst earthquake ever, a tsunami, and a subsequent nuclear crisis, the human and physical toll has been enormous. The disaster is also sending ripples through the world economy. Here is a look at four ways the Japanese crisis changes the investment landscape:
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 09/21
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In Pictures: Oil rigs
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Argentina's renationalization of YPF: A push to manage oil on its own terms
Many have criticized Argentina's move to renationalize its oil as a populist bid likely to isolate it from the global economy. But the takeover is in line with changing power dynamics in the region.
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Carbon trading: Why 'good' companies embrace 'bad' credits
When it comes to Europe's carbon-trading system, top companies like Dow Chemical, ConocoPhillips, and BP prefer to save a little money than hone their 'green' reputation.
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Tiger Woods: With Bay Hill win, is he ready for another Masters?
Tiger Woods got his first PGA win since 2009. His career total is now 72 PGA victories, one short of Jack Nicklaus. Is Tiger Woods ready for Augusta?
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Stocks rise; Dow approaches 13000
The Dow is within reach of the rarefied 13000 mark — a level it hasn't seen since May 2008, four months before the financial system almost came apart.
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Stock prices rally late; Dow up 21
Stock prices were falling most of the day but rallied late on a drop and oil prices and bond auctions in Europe. Stock prices buoyed the Dow 21 points to end the day at 12471.
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Stocks fall late, erasing midday gains
Stocks slid in late afternoon trading. The Dow lost 66 points Tuesday to close at 11954, after gaining as much as 126 points earlier. Stocks on the Nasdaq and S&P 500 also suffered losses.
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Stocks creep higher after steep losses
Stocks calmed down after Monday's big declines. Stocks on the Dow gained 69 points by noon Tuesday.
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Latin America Monitor
Chevron oil spill hints at risks of Brazil's 'moonshot' deep water drilling
Brazilian politicians may push all of the blame for last week's oil spill onto Chevron, says blogger James Bosworth, to deflect public attention from risks of Brazil's nationalized deep water project.
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Dow turns positive for 2011
The Dow rose 166 points Friday, to close at 11644, turning positive for 2011. Meanwhile, the S&P had its best week in more than two years.
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Africa Monitor
West Africa Rising: Liberia aims to tap riches, wean itself off aid by 2021
After guiding Liberia to stability after years of civil war, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf hopes to take advantage of the country's natural resources to transform it into a middle-income nation.
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In Pictures: Paying at the pump
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Stocks snap six-day losing streak; VIX falls
The Dow gained about 75 points, as stocks closed higher for the first time in June
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Oil drilling: ExxonMobil's big discovery in Gulf
Oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico leads to perhaps one of the biggest recent finds in the Gulf of Mexico, the first since last year's massive BP spill. ExxonMobil has adjusted its oil drilling plan to meet new federal guidelines.
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Stocks close lower for fifth straight week
The Dow closed down more than 90 points after the Department of Labor released a discouraging jobs report on Friday
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The Daily Reckoning
Natural gas booming in Asia
Natural gas is becoming an increasingly popular source of energy in Asia. Soon, Australia may compete with Qatar as the biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas.
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Stocks close mixed ahead of jobs report
Following a dismal performance Wednesday, the Dow fell about 41 points, the S&P 500 dropped about one point, and the Nasdaq gained about four points
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Obama highlights Poland as model for a changing Middle East
On the last stop of his Europe tour, Obama recognized Poland's economic and democratic growth, saying it could be a template for pro-democracy movements in North Africa and the Middle East.
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In Poland, Obama looks to improve relations with key military ally
President Obama arrived in Poland Friday for the final leg of his European tour on a visit that will focus on military ties between Washington and Warsaw.
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Stocks close lower after choppy session
The Dow fell about 25 points, after rising and falling throughout the session. A positive call on commodities by Goldman Sachs drove up the price of oil and metals.
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Stocks close higher as commodities gain
The Dow rose about 80 points, the S&P 500 rose about 11 points, and Nasdaq rose about 31 points. At closing, stocks were near session highs.
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Medicare, entitlements on the table for cuts: Pelosi
Medicare, Social Security, and other entitlements must be looked at for cuts, House minority leader says. But in addition to Medicare, Congress should cut subsidies to oil industry.
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Stocks close higher amid gains in oil prices
The Dow rose 65 points, and consumer staples and health care drove the S&P 500 up more than 6 points
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Oil CEOs warn senators of downside to axing industry tax breaks
Five oil CEOs testified Thursday that a Senate bill to shrink their companies' tax breaks would mean less domestic oil production and higher gasoline prices. Democrats cite firms' big profits.
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Democrats' deficit-cutting plan: Big Oil subsidies the first target
Senate Democrats on Tuesday began enumerating ways to cut the US budget deficit. Tax breaks for oil and gas companies topped their list, as they challenged Republicans to whittle 'subsidies.'
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Why six MLB clubs stay in Venezuela despite rising crime and bitter politics
Major League Baseball teams are shuttering their academies in Venezuela due to rising crime and political tension, but the country remains the No. 2 source of foreign players in the MLB.








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