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Fortune 500: Top 10 companies in 2013
Fortune has released its annual list of the largest corporations in the United States, and there were a few notable changes in this year’s group. Here are the Top 10.
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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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Five energy challenges for Venezuela
With the passing of Hugo Chávez, the issue of what Venezuela chooses to do with its oil moves to center stage for the energy industry – and for environmentalists. Here are five energy challenges that Venezuela will have to face.
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Foreign affairs: 23 new books I wish Obama and Romney would read
In preparation for the upcoming presidential debate on foreign policy, check out these 23 books that offer the kind of nuance and context mostly overlooked during a campaign.
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10 best books of May, according to Amazon
Amazon's editors picked these 10 books as the best for the month.
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Green Economics Gas prices wouldn't hurt so much with stricter fuel efficiency laws
Gas prices would be less painful if the US government raised fuel economy standards for new vehicles. Do perks, like being more immune to high gas prices, count as a 'free lunch' from the government?
06/06/2011 11:07 am -
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.
06/03/2011 04:09 pm -
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.
05/28/2011 01:02 pm -
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.
05/27/2011 03:59 pm -
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.
05/24/2011 05:34 pm -
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.
05/18/2011 05:43 pm -
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.
05/17/2011 10:25 am -
Global middle class: More money, more pollution?
As the developing world becomes more middle class, will traditional frugality trump the pollution that goes along with more consumption?
05/17/2011 09:55 am -
Many industries reap tax breaks. Is picking on Big Oil unfair?
The oil industry is under fire from congressional Democrats for reaping big tax breaks even while amassing huge profits. Executives from major oil companies testified Thursday on Capitol Hill.
05/12/2011 08:03 pm -
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
05/12/2011 06:08 pm -
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.
05/12/2011 04:59 pm -
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.'
05/10/2011 09:38 pm -
Stocks close lower ahead of jobs report
Dow falls 139 points and S&P drops 0.9 percent. Investors wait for direction from Friday's employment numbers.
05/05/2011 06:30 pm -
Stocks end lower in selloff as silver, oil slide
The Dow fell 83 points, and commodity prices fell due to concerns of an economic slowdown in the US, China, and India
05/04/2011 06:13 pm -
Stocks end modestly lower as energy slides
The Dow fell about 3 points, ending a four-day winning streak
05/02/2011 06:01 pm -
Gasoline prices are up to $4 a gallon. Is that 'Big Oil's' fault?
Pointing to record profits and unprecedented gasoline prices, President Obama and congressional Democrats want to end subsidies to the oil and gas industry. Republicans and the industry say that would harm the economy.
04/30/2011 04:59 pm -
Robert Reich The oil company gusher
Exxon-Mobil earned 69 percent more during the first quarter than a year ago, and the industry is trying to keep a $4 billion annual tax subsidy
04/29/2011 10:19 am -
Bernanke center stage: one of five things to watch April 27
Bernanke press conference will be one for history books – and traders. Earnings will also be released from the likes of Boeing, BP, Starbucks, and Moody's.
04/27/2011 01:00 am -
Week ahead: new transparency at the Fed and a gusher of earnings
The Fed will hold its first-ever quarterly briefing, and new data will likely reveal sluggish economic growth for the first quarter
04/22/2011 05:50 pm -
GE hoax about its taxes won't hurt business
GE hoax, devised by a group of imposters who sent out a fake press release, tricked the Associated Press and Dow Jones news wires into publishing an incorrect story about how GE would give a $3.2 billion tax refund to Washington. Can the scammers behind the GE hoax hurt business?
04/14/2011 12:10 pm -
Stocks close lower amid falling oil prices
Stocks and commodities fall sharply, after Goldman warns of substantial pullback in oil prices. Dow loses 117 points.
04/13/2011 01:53 am -
Stocks end down. Oil rises, shutdown looms.
Dow falls 29 points as gold soars to new record and oil prices reach highest level since 2008. Traders focus on impact on stocks of a potential government shutdown.
04/08/2011 06:09 pm -
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.
04/05/2011 06:11 pm -
Stocks end mixed. Best first quarter since 1998.
Stocks closed out the quarter with the Dow gaining 742 points, its biggest first-quarter point gain in more than a decade and its biggest percentage gain since 1994.
03/31/2011 07:52 pm -
Oil hits 30-month high. Natural gas prices also rise.
Oil surges to its highest level since September 2008. Natural gas prices rise, too.
03/23/2011 05:41 pm
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