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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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Who are China's next leaders?
On Nov. 15, the new Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party – the group that rules China presented itself to the world. Here are the bios of the seven men who take the reins of China.
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National Spelling Bee: 10 winning business words
In the National Spelling Bee’s 85-year existence, a wide range of words have crowned the winners – from science words like ‘crustaceology,’ to musical terms such as ‘soubrette,’ and ‘appoggiatura.’ The list of winning words also includes several that could slide right into the pages of this newspaper’s business section. In honor of the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee, here are 10 business words from past years that have determined the champion. Will this year’s winning word make the list?
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Thirty ideas from people under 30: The Entrepreneurs
They are explorers and activists, artists and educators, farmers and faith leaders – even mayors. And they have trenchant suggestions on how to improve the world.
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Six ways the rich really do get richer
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The Big Short
Michael Lewis ("Liar's Poker" author) makes a brisk, illuminating story out of the run up to the 2008 financial collapse.
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New health care bill facts: How will it affect the economy?
Among the new health care bill facts: The legislation will bring tax hikes, mainly on the highest-income Americans.
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Are corporate social responsibility rankings irresponsible?
Corporate social responsibility rankings can be a powerful tool for companies. But there are concerns about how they are compiled.
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2010: The year of the global insurrection?
Across the globe, citizens are making their anger with their governments felt.
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Chile earthquake aftershock registers 7.2 magnitude
Today's 7.2 magnitude aftershock hit just 12 days after massive 8.8 magnitude Chile earthquake.
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Obama outlines strategy to boost US exports -- and jobs
Obama is ordering the creation of an ‘export promotion cabinet’ – one of several things he described in a speech Thursday in an effort to double US exports. The goal is to create 2 million jobs within the next five years.
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Wall Street snubbed in European sovereign bond sales
US banks are losing the opportunity to earn fees on the roughly $500 billion in planned European debt offerings this year.
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As David Beckham returns, anger at Manchester United US owner
Manchester United prodigal son David Beckham returns home to Old Trafford for the first time in seven years today, representing AC Milan in a clash for a quarterfinal place in the European Champions League, the world's richest club soccer competition. There's a brewing insurgency in Manchester, though, against the clubs US owner Malcolm Glazer.
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To advance healthcare reform, Obama comes down on insurers
In his healthcare reform rally in Pennsylvania Monday, Obama vilified insurance companies for denying coverage and raising premiums. In defense, the insurance industry cites soaring costs.
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The difference between Republicans and Democrats? Enthusiasm.
Republicans are heading into the mid-term elections with an enthusiastic, energized base. Democrats can't say the same.
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iPad will be sold at Best Buy
The Apple iPad launch will be modeled on the roll-out of the Apple iPhone. Included on the initial roster of retailers is personal-tech giant Best Buy.
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How your US taxes could be bailing out Greece
US tax dollars being funneled to Greece? Texas Congressman Ron Paul says, "We don't know."
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Why Obama Must Take On Wall Street
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Paulson's 'On the Brink': Seven revelations about US financial crisis
In his account of managing America's financial crisis, former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson recounts shock, disappointment, and own shortcomings. What lessons does 'On the Brink' hold?
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Obama budget: White House defends $1.267 trillion federal deficit
Many finance experts say that Obama's basic strategy on the federal deficit is the right one for a fragile economy, but the effort carries economic risks.
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Geithner defends AIG bailout against critics of both parties
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says the government ‘made the best of a set of terrible choices’ in bailing out insurance giant AIG. But Democrats and Republicans alike hammered him for not demanding more from financial institutions.
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Bernanke confirmation runs into resistance in Senate
Some key lawmakers in the Senate are saying they will vote against the Bernanke confirmation. The Fed chairman’s term expires at the end of this month.
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Dow sees biggest plunge since March
The Dow has lost 552 points since Tuesday. Is it time to worry about US stocks?
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Obama moves to cut big banks down to size
President Obama Thursday proposed new limits on banks' size as well as their ability to take risks. The move is part of reform measures to avert a repeat of the practices that led to the financial crisis. The stock market fell in response to the news.
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Top 10 ways to spend a Goldman Sachs bonus
Goldman Sachs' bonus pool was announced Thursday, with an average payout of $500,000. After taxes, what could that buy?
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Commission: three reasons why the financial crisis happened
The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission hearings have produced one moment of drama and a few theories from regulators and bankers about why the meltdown happened.
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Bailout aftermath: Obama proposes fee on big banks
To recoup taxpayer money used in the bailout of financial firms, Obama on Thursday outlined a fee that big banks would have to pay for 10 years or more.
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Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission: Top bankers contrite, sort of
At the first hearing of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission on Wednesday, top Wall Street executives acknowledge banks' role in the 2008 financial crisis but defend fat paychecks for employees.
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Unemployment claims drop to lowest level in more than a year
A Labor Department report on unemployment claims is better than economists had predicted. But analysts say it’s likely to be several months before the economy starts adding jobs.
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Opinion: Goldman Sachs bonuses: more than just bad PR
Billions in Goldman bonuses could generate the kind of public outrage that can rewrite the very terms of free enterprise.
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