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World's five largest companies
For the first time in nearly a decade, the world’s five largest public companies are all American affair These are the Top 5, as of mid-April 2013.
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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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Five brokers' secrets you should know before trading online
Over 17 million investors with the three largest online brokerages – Schwab, E-trade, and TD Ameritrade – are paying more than $1.8 billion every year on trading fees and brokerage services that most of them don’t need, according to a recent NerdWallet study. Here are five brokerage secrets you should know before trading online:
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Five ways big banks' Libor scandal affects you
London, this year's host of the Olympics, is also home to a bank scandal that threatens to rock the financial world as much as the Games influence the world of sports. Here's why: Libor (London Interbank Offered Rate) is a global benchmark for interest rates that reaches deep into the international financial system. Allegations that banks rigged those rates means that everyone from mortgage-holders and indebted students to cities and mutual funds may have had their interest rates unnaturally altered. Already tainted by other scandals, banks are under investigation because of charges that they profited illegally from their rate-rigging scheme. The mess further taints big banks and puts more strain on the credibility of the global financial system. Here are five ways the Libor scandal could affect you:
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Baseball fans: Take a quick tour of all 30 major league ballparks
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Stocks end mixed after choppy session
The market rallied late in the afternoon, with the Dow closing 14 points up
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Stocks end slightly up after wavering
Dow gains 7 points after Obama's deficit speech. Stocks on the S&P up less than 1 point.
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China's role in realizing 'Latin America decade'
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff arrived in China today accompanied by 300 business leaders on a visit aimed at boosting a growing economic partnership.
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Stocks close off lows hit after earthquake
Stocks fell initially on Japan's latest earthquake, but recovered some of their losses. The Dow average dropped 17 points; the S&P 500 index fell 2 points.
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Tech stocks edge higher with M&A boost
Tech stocks got a mild boost from Texas Instruments' bid for National Semiconductor. While tech stocks edged up, however, the Dow and S&P fell slightly.
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Stock market melt-up? One of five things to watch March 30.
Stock market has done the opposite of a melt-down this quarter, despite crises in Egypt, Libya, and Japan. Without gains in just two sectors, however, the stock market would be far less buoyant.
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Stocks shrug off bad news and gain for week
The US stock market gained for the week, with the Dow up 3 percent. Investors are regaining confidence in stocks despite developments in Japan, Libya, and Europe.
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Portugal could require $107 billion bailout from EU-IMF
The collapse of Portugal's government raised the likelihood of a bailout and set back efforts to beef up a financial rescue package for troubled European economies.
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Stock market gains. Dow above 12,000.
Stock market makes steep, broad gains as Dow moves above 12,000. The stock market was buoyed by AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile.
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Dividend stocks: Bank moves cheer investors
Dividend stocks again: JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp raise stock dividends after Fed clears the way.
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Stocks climb back from lows to end higher
Dow average gains 161 points as traders send stocks up broadly. Dow is now positive for the year.
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Stocks drop: Dow below 12000 amid quake concerns
Stocks fall in US with Dow and S&P 500 dropping about half a percentage point. But drop in stock prices bigger in Europe and much larger in Japan.
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Stock market sinks, led by utilities
Stock market falls with Dow dropping more than 100 points in wake of concerns about Japan earthquake. Stock prices in Japan fall more than 6 percent.
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Stocks end down, but sharply off lows
Dow Jones falls 88 points after falling nearly 180 points. Stocks on S&P and Nasdaq also pare losses at the close.
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Five African stories you may have missed during Egypt's revolt
Street protests in Gabon, a punishing stalemate in Ivory Coast, a coming election in Uganda: there is plenty of news even as Africans remain glued to the Egypt revolt. Some of it may affect the price of your next steaming cup of cocoa.
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Opinion: From bureaucrat to businessman: Orszag's path reveals what really seals deals
Peter Orszag is an economic policy wonk who was director of the Office of Management and Budget. But Citigroup hired him less for his PhD or analytical dexterity than for his 'social capital.' It's a potent reminder that in business, as in politics, who you know (or who wants to know you) often counts more than that what you know.
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Checking account fees tested by Bank of America
Checking account fees will come in tiers that customers can choose from in a three-state pilot program.
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Voters’ best interest?
Who's best qualified to say what's in the 'voters' best interest'? The voters themselves, or commentators?
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TARP bailout cost to taxpayers expected to be lower, according to Geithner
TARP final cost to US taxpayers is expected to be lower than earlier projections, according to Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. Bailed-out companies, such as AIG and GM, have already begun to pay back TARP funds.
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Federal Reserve's 'astounding' report: We loaned banks trillions
The Federal Reserve offers details on the loans it gave to banks and others at the height of the financial crisis. One program alone doled out nearly $9 trillion.
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Is an Apple iPad 2 on the way?
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As Seoul prepares to host G20, Summers speaks of trade 'imbalances'
Ahead of the G20 summit in Seoul, top US economic adviser, Larry Summers, talks of a trade 'imbalance,' dodges questions about a 'trade war,' and sounds a positive note.
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Bank of America: Will lawsuits hurt its profits?
Bank of America and other large banks say that investors' lawsuits could affect their bottom line.
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Retirement plans: Does a 401(k) make more sense than a Roth IRA?
Retirement plans feature in Question 2 from the Reader Mailbag. Also inside: paying ahead on a mortgage (Question 6), long term care insurance (Question 3) and a World Series prediction.
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How ACORN could intrude on President Obama's India visit
Activists tied to ACORN International, an offshoot of the US group that caused President Obama so much trouble in the 2008 election, will protest outside Obama's speech to India's Parliament Monday.
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