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Five outrageously pricey pooches
Malachy the Pekingese won Best in Show at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, receiving a silver cup, a raft of media appearance, and the promise of breeding fees. But the crowd-pleasing champion has nothing on these five uber-expensive dogs. Most of us think our furry best friends are priceless (author included). But some dog lovers are willing and able to put their money where their heart is. Here's our list of five pricey pooches. Can you guess which breed took the top spot, and at what price?
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/31
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In Pictures: Vintage and classic cars
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Top 5 on Forbes rich list? Bill, Warren ... and Carlos!
Forbes came out with its annual ranking of the world's richest people Thursday. This year's Top 5 billionaires made their money in software, luxury goods, investments, and telecommunications. But the No. 1 has pulled far ahead of his rivals. Here's how the Top 5 stack up:
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In Pictures: Paris fashion week
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In Gear
BMW voted most valuable car brand. Where does your car rank?
BMW grabbed the top spot as the world's most valuable car brand in the BrandZ Top 100 Global survey, edging out Toyota. BMW brand value has risen 10 percent over the past year.
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In Gear
Ferrari damages ancient wall in China. Tire marks. Red faces.
Ferrari damages ancient wall in ill-conceived PR stunt. After the Ferrari damages ancient wall in Nanjing, Italian carmaker apologizes. Chinese unable to remove burnt rubber residue.
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Lincoln MKZ: hybrid option, navigation, glass roof
Lincoln MKZ sports an optional retractable glass roof to try to lure back drivers to the luxury brand. Lincoln MKZ is first Lincoln to have dedicated design team since the 1970s.
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BMW recall affects 1.3 million cars. Is yours on the list?
BMW recall involves all 5- and 6-Series BMWs manufactured between 2003 and 2010, which may have an electrical problem. The BMW recall is almost as big as the company's worldwide sales last year.
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Five outrageously pricey pooches
Malachy the Pekingese won Best in Show at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club dog show Tuesday, receiving a silver cup, a raft of media appearance, and the promise of breeding fees. But the crowd-pleasing champion has nothing on these five uber-expensive dogs. Most of us think our furry best friends are priceless (author included). But some dog lovers are willing and able to put their money where their heart is. Here's our list of five pricey pooches. Can you guess which breed took the top spot, and at what price?
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The Daily Reckoning
Consumer spending gets a makeover
Americans are spending less money, but they are spending it on better products
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/31
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In Pictures: Vintage and classic cars
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Top 5 on Forbes rich list? Bill, Warren ... and Carlos!
Forbes came out with its annual ranking of the world's richest people Thursday. This year's Top 5 billionaires made their money in software, luxury goods, investments, and telecommunications. But the No. 1 has pulled far ahead of his rivals. Here's how the Top 5 stack up:
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In Pictures: Paris fashion week
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In Pictures: Galliano's strange designs
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Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren, Pagani: Is a supercar war brewing?
Lamborghini Aventador is one of three supercars announced this month.
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Investment strategies for a new decade? Here are five.
If you're wondering how financial planner Charles Failla sees the next decade of investing and beyond, consider this: Both his 3-year-old son and 18-month-old daughter are studying Mandarin. "That gives you some idea about my conviction on emerging markets," says Mr. Failla, principal at Sovereign Financial Group in New York. While the "jury is still out on the US – which has a lot of problems to fix – I am very optimistic about China and India over the next 20 years." There's plenty of advice about what investors should do for 2011. But where do financial pros suggest you put your money through 2020? Here are five themes for the new decade:
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How well do you know Sarah Palin? A quiz.
How much do you know about her? Take this quiz to find out.
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2011 safest cars announced: Is your dream car a top pick?
A total of 66 cars were designated the 2011 safest cars, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Wednesday. They include 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and one minivan, which “do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes,” the institute says. Here are the 2011 safest cars, listed alphabetically by automaker. Did your dream car make the cut?
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SUVs: Road salt forces Honda Passport recall
SUVs from Honda have rear suspension brackets that could detach, if exposed to road salt.
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Luxury car glitches: Which of these Top 10 most expensive cars have been recalled?
Luxury cars face recalls more often than their top-of-the-line engineering would suggest. Here are the 10 most expensive cars available for sale, according to Kelley Blue Book. Of the 10, six have been recalled at least once in the past decade. Can you guess the four that have never been recalled?
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The New Economy
Dodge Ram trucks recalled for brake-light problem
Dodge Ram trucks from 2010-11 model years have a faulty cap that keeps the brake lights on too long.
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Hybrid cars pricing by Ford mirrors gas model
Hybrid cars from Ford will be offered for the same price as its gas-powered counterpart, removing at least one obstacle for drivers who want a greener ride.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/18
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In Pictures: National Cupcake Day
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The New Economy
Money Daily Brief: Better Christmas sales ahead?
US retail sales are expected to go up this Christmas season.
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Horizons
Icon A5 aircraft billed as an aeronautical 'game-changer'
The new plane from Icon Aircraft will set you back a cool quarter of a million dollars.
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Luxury firms push ‘eco-posh’
Handbag-makers to hotels are luring a new kind of luxury consumer.
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Rise of the Recessionistas
Fashion meets frugality as self-confidence, pragmatism drive labels to broad market.
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