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Top 5 bull markets since 1929
The bull market that started in 2009 is currently the fifth most spectacular rise in stock prices since at least 1929. Can you guess which bull markets have been even more impressive?
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Debt-ceiling showdown: 4 reasons it's not a replay of 2011
In 2011, Congress and President Obama went to the brink of government default when congressional Republicans balked at raising the nation's debt ceiling. The spring of 2013 appears to have another debt ceiling fight in store. Here are the top four things that have changed.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 3 ways they differ on regulation
Wall Street is a big target – blamed for the financial crisis that led to the Great Recession. Mitt Romney says efforts to rein in financiers via more regulation are an attack on “economic freedom.” President Obama says new regulations would make it “more profitable to play by the rules than to game the system.” Here are three specifics on which the two differ.
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A brief history of the Greek debt crisis
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Which countries have a higher credit rating than the US?
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Stocks close at session highs on earnings
Technology stocks rallied, and the blue-chip index reached a high of nearly three years
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Apple earnings: one of five things to watch April 20
Apple earnings to beat consensus, one analyst says. Also of note: Gold's new high and closing arguments in Rajaratnam insider-trading trial.
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Stocks end higher, led by materials, energy
After Standard & Poor's downgraded its outlook on US debt Monday and sent stocks downward, stocks rose on Tuesday, with the Dow gaining about 65 points
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Why won't American businesses stop the GOP?
Republicans are threatening economic recovery by demanding conditions to raise the debt ceiling
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Gold market and America’s triple-A facade
Gold market will be the place to invest as the dollar loses steam. Following S&P's downgrade of its US outlook, the gold market may be more appealing to some investors.
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Bond rates: how S&P outlook will affect the market
Bond rates that are low require the US government to pay more interest to investors. Because the government has to borrow to pay off debt, bond rates could, in turn, affect taxpayers.
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Good one, S&P!
S&P downgraded its outlook on the US, but the prediction is nothing but a joke
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US debt warning: one of five things to watch April 19
US debt outlook was lowered to negative by Standard & Poor's, sending world markets down April 19. Other events to watch: Goldman earnings and how to hire 50,000 restaurant workers in a single day.
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Stocks sink after S&P downgrades US outlook
Standard and Poor's cut its outlook for long-term US credit on Monday, sending US stocks downward
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Is the US no longer the safest place to invest?
After S&P downgraded the long-term credit outlook for the US, some traders are wondering whether the country is still the best place to invest
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Stocks drop after S&P cuts US credit outlook
S&P downgrades its long-term outlook for US credit because it thinks that policymakers may not agree on how to deal with long-term financial problems
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Tax refunds? Fewer. Taxes? Fair, poll says.
Tax refunds are expected by fewer Americans this year, according to an AP poll. A slight majority say their taxes are fair.
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Mutual funds attract less cash in March
Mutual funds kept gaining investments last month, but not as many as in the beginning of the year. Assets in stock and bond mutual funds totaled about $8.2 trillion at the end of March.
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Housing market: Which state faces biggest foreclosure risks? New Jersey.
The US has 1.8 million units of 'shadow inventory' – distressed properties likely to hit the housing market. New Jersey tops the list, with Illinois, Florida, and California also among the most at-risk. The data, part of a new report, show both improvement and remaining problems.
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How low will home prices go?
Home prices in the top 20 housing markets were down 3 percent in January from a year ago. The slide in home prices is accelerating.
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Reality check for the big bounce
Standard & Poor’s 500-stock index has doubled the fastest it has since the Great Depression. The market is rallying, but will it last?
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Portugal: strike three for the eurozone?
An EU bailout of Portugal now seems inevitable.But at some point, EU taxpayers are likely to tire of bailing out nations like Portugal, which seem unwilling to curb their spendthrift ways.
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Stocks end higher, propelled by tech, retail
Dow gains 84 points, up nearly 5 percent over the last six trading days.
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Airlines with Japan destinations anxiously watch radiation levels – and ticket sales
Airlines operating flights to Japan are balancing concerns about their ability to keep to their schedules, keep their crew safe from radiation, and avoid losing too much money.
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Stock futures edge higher. All eyes on oil.
Stock futures point to a slightly higher open on Wall Street as traders watch to see if OPEC will boost oil production.
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National debt ceiling 101: Is a crisis looming?
In a year of high drama over federal budgets, the nation’s so-called national debt ceiling is becoming a prominent part of the political debate. The Treasury is close to hitting this borrowing limit, yet many in Congress say the ceiling shouldn’t be raised without new commitments to put America on a path of fiscal prudence. Here’s a guide to how the ceiling works and what’s at stake for the economy.
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Gas prices soar past $3.50 per gallon: Are Middle Eastern uprisings to blame?
Gas prices have been only modestly affected by fighting in Libya, but a 'fear factor' is driving up oil futures, which in turn drive gas prices.
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Stock market news: Oil prices fuel gloom
Stock market news is downbeat as traders, investors worldwide worry about rising oil prices, slowing growth.
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Credit rating for Libya now junk
Credit rating agency Fitch lowers Libya's credit rating three nothces.
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Home prices: Where's the market headed?
Home prices peaked in the US five years ago. Here is a look at the key issues affecting home prices as the spring real estate market approaches.
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