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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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Hugo Chavez: Global reactions to the Venezuelan leader's death
While he was alive, Hugo Chávez – the longest ruling democratically elected leader in Latin America – inspired people who loved him as often as he inflamed those who didn’t. That polarization seemed to follow him in death.
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Cheapest way to heat your home? Four fuels compared.
Not all home heating fuels are created equal. Here's what it would cost to heat the average home in the Northeast with oil, natural gas, electricity, and propane, as forecast by the Energy Information Administration (EIA):
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6 factors that will determine concessions from Iran
Can war with Iran can be avoided? In recent talks with the West in Baghdad, Iran showed some greater flexibility about its nuclear program. But Iran has a history of trickery in the nuclear arena. Whether Tehran will cooperates with Western demands depends on the following six factors.
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Where gas prices are highest
Gasoline is a very visible price, and closely watched by many drivers. Petroleum prices impact many products, from food to industrial production. While the cost of crude is the major factor in gasoline price volatility, some countries levy taxes on fossil fuels. Here are ten countries where high gas prices are the norm, according to British insurance firm Staveley Head.
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Dow is down, oil prices up as nervous markets eye Libya's Qaddafi
Unfounded rumors, such as one that a besieged Qaddafi plans to destroy Libya's oil wells, drove oil prices above $100 a barrel Wednesday before closing at $98.10. It all means higher gasoline prices for consumers.
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Oil prices: Why is West Texas out of whack with Brent?
Oil prices in the Midwest are far lower than in Europe. Why? Pipelines.
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Oil prices surge on Libya unrest
Oil prices rose to $95 a barrel and stocks fell about 1 percent by midday. The surge in oil prices boosted oil company stocks.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 02/01
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Energy stocks are climbing
Energy stocks are up, and crude oil prices have risen to $92 a barrel.
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Why Egypt protests unnerved the stock market today
The stock market today fell by 166 points, with investors worried about shipping through the Suez Canal and the possibility that protests will spread through the Middle East.
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Gas prices rise: Is Obama to blame?
Gas prices are 14 percent higher than a year ago, though US demand has risen only 0.7 percent. So what – or who – is driving up prices? The Heritage Foundation points a finger at Obama's environmental policies.
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Heating oil prices rise after Alaska pipeline leak
Heating oil prices rose 6.25 cents and gas prices rose 3.83 cents while crude oil surged to over $89 a barrel after a leak shut down the 800-mile (1,300-kilometer) trans-Alaska pipeline.
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US gas prices pass $3 mark. Will anything stop them from climbing higher?
Declines in domestic and foreign production are to blame for higher US gas prices, analysts say. Some in the industry see $5-a-gallon gas in 2012, while others say supplies will increase to halt the rise.
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Top 10 investment trends to watch in 2011
The bull market is entering its third year, historically a time when investors grow wary. They’ll have good reason for caution in 2011, given the potential for higher interest rates, federal budget struggles, a surge in commodity prices, and the challenges corporations may find in churning out higher and higher profits. These stresses won’t necessarily end the party on Wall Street, just change it. Here are 10 investment trends to watch for in 2011:
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Gas prices hit $3 a gallon, highest in 27 months. Will they go higher?
Now at an average price of $3 a gallon, gasoline could cost at least $3.50 a gallon by spring. Rising gas prices go hand in hand with higher oil prices, driven up by outlook for a stronger economy.
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Stock prices mixed as traders watch Koreas
Stock prices: World markets cautious as South Korea begins military drill.
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In hills outside Paris, tapping vast oil reserve presents risk but promises profit
A large supply of oil found underground in France's agricultural region could bring the country closer to energy independence – but the 'fracking' process to obtain it could have environmental costs.
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Home heating 101: six cold facts on staying warm this winter
Winter weather has arrived. Blizzards in Minneapolis, subfreezing temperatures in Buffalo, N.Y., and cold weather spreading into places like Atlanta. With the rush of arctic-type conditions, how much will it cost this winter to stay warm? Here are six cold facts on staying warm.
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Gas prices: 'Tis not the season for $3 a gallon. What happened?
Gas prices are near $3 a gallon, which is high for the holiday season. Retailers are nervous about the impact on consumer spending, but analysts say prices should start to come down soon.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/08
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Stock market falls on North Korea, Fed outlook
Stock market loses 142 points after North, South Korea exchange fire and Federal Reserve lowers growth outlook.
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Oil prices near $83 a barrel
Oil prices move up a day after EU, IMF announce bailout for Ireland.
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International Energy Agency says 'peak oil' has hit. Crisis averted?
'Peak oil' hit in 2006, and a future of declining oil production means that ‘the age of cheap oil is over,’ says the IEA's chief economist.
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China to mold future world energy use: IEA
China will drive rising energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions over the next 25 years, says Fatih Birol, chief economist of the International Energy Agency. But it will also lead the way in new sources of renewable energy.
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High gas prices likely to effect holiday spending this year
Gas prices rose 3.91 cents Thursday, and are expected to continue to rise through the holiday season.
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Cotton clothing prices set to rise due to cotton price hike
Expect your cotton clothing goods to cost more starting in December. The cotton market has seen cotton prices steadily increase hitting a record high, Tuesday.
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Gas prices flat as oil market drifts
Gas prices were unchanged from Wednesday but fell 2 cents from last week, bringing the national average to $2.81 a gallon.
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What’s the best way to modernize our transportation?
With a lagging economy, high unemployment, and aging transportation systems, Americans debate the best ways to invest in their infrastructure and stimulate economic activity – from high-speed rail and congestion pricing, to cutting pork and tapping private capital.
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Krugman's wrong on oil prices
Oil prices, currency prices, and quantitative easing are all interconnected, in ways Paul Krugman recently oversimplified.
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