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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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In Britain, the big bonus rises again
Lawmakers and unions press for greater limits on financial institutions as some firms make sizable awards to high flyers.
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For banks, some good news (finally)
In earnings reports released this week and last, the four major US banks are showing signs of improvement.
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With Goldman Sachs bonuses, new push for 'say on pay' bill
Congress takes up legislation next week to give shareholders of public companies more say on executive compensation.
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US stocks enjoy biggest weekly rise since March
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Lawmakers chide Paulson for 'unchecked government power'
In Thursday's hearing, they pointed to the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch merger as evidence of a system that had spun out of control.
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Dow's star-spangled rally: 10 days too late?
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Could cap-and-trade create another economic bubble?
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US stocks enjoy strongest quarter since '98
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Six western states named solar-energy hotbeds
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Rise of the 40-something intern
Some mid-career professionals are moving forward by starting over.
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Housing market inches toward stability
But unsold homes remain a big challenge for the US economy.
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Who wins, who loses in GM bankruptcy
The former auto giant gets a new lease on life, car buyers stand to gain, but President Obama’s popularity could take a big hit.
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ECONOMIC SCENE: Will Fed’s stimulus send inflation soaring?
The central bank says it will pull back when the US recovers, but the timing is tricky.
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Are foreign investors losing interest in US Treasury bonds?
China and Japan were among the nations that reduced US debt holdings in April.
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A shift in home economics
Family finances get healthier as people save more and spend less. But will that help the recovery?
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Any buyers for The Boston Globe?
The refusal of the largest union to accept contract terms could make a sale much harder. Workers hope that the newspaper's owner, The New York Times Co., will reopen contract talks.
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Ten US banks to repay TARP money
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Trouble for federal agency that backs 44 million pensions
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. faces rising deficits. A big bankruptcy could swamp it.
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Stress tests behind them, banks move to pay back TARP funds
Some firms, including Morgan Stanley, race to prove they can fund themselves by turning to private investors.
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Opinion: A major investment risk: Congress at work
When Congress is in session, stock prices tend to stall or fall. When Congress is out of session, they tend to soar.
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Four big banks need more capital to weather recession, US finds
'Stress tests' reveal that banks need to raise more than $65 billion to be able to keep lending if the recession drags on.
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Trapped in TARP? Banks eager to exit the US bailout program find it's not so easy.
A hasty exodus could weaken the wobbly banking system, US officials say. They're poised to raise the bar for those wanting out of the Treasury-runprogram.
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Will anyone want to buy banks’ toxic assets?
Prospective buyers hunt for the good stuff amid all the bad debt, anticipating a supersale.
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Opinion: Stop feeding the loan sharks
Credit-card companies take unfair advantage of us. Let's revolt.
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Doubts about Geithner persist
Lagging poll numbers for the Treasury secretary reflect continuing anger over bank bailouts.
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