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Three lessons of Jeremiah Wright plan against Obama

News about a proposal to use the Rev. Jeremiah Wright against President Obama in a GOP “super PAC” ad campaign caused the political world to combust. Charges of “race-baiting” flew, and suddenly the idea was an orphan. It’s safe to say, the ads will never be made. But there are lessons to be learned.

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Facebook stock falls 11 percent in second trading day

Facebook shares close down $4.20 in Monday trading. Facebook stock dropped so much Monday morning that 'circuit breakers' kicked in to restrict sell orders.
The Reformed Broker
Will the Facebook IPO save online brokers?

Yet another group may benefit greatly from the Facebook IPO: brokerage firms.
Three lessons of Jeremiah Wright plan against Obama

News about a proposal to use the Rev. Jeremiah Wright against President Obama in a GOP “super PAC” ad campaign caused the political world to combust. Charges of “race-baiting” flew, and suddenly the idea was an orphan. It’s safe to say, the ads will never be made. But there are lessons to be learned.
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Mitt Romney repudiates idea of using Jeremiah Wright against Obama

Mitt Romney spoke out Thursday after The New York Times reported on a plan to use the Rev. Jeremiah Wright's 'black liberation theology' – and his role as Obama's former pastor – to go after the president.
Retirement strategy for small-business owners: Grab the tax break

Retirement might seem like the last priority for small-business owners. But funding your retirement plan can save 30 to 40 cents on the dollar because of tax breaks.
Stocks' worst day in 2012: Dow loses 213

The Dow slipped 213 to 12715, its biggest drop of the year and third triple digit loss in four days.
The Reformed Broker
Big brokerage firms aren't paying attention to their clients

As financial firms become bigger and bigger, they are focused on corporate profitability over the satisfaction of their brokers and clients.
Stocks fall with BoA, banks leading the slide

The Dow lost 200 points to close at 11766. Bank of America plunged 4 percent; other big banks also faltered.
Stocks sink; S&P at lowest level of the year

The latest setback in Greece's financial crisis sent bumped the Standard and Poor's 500 index 32 points to 1099, its lowest level of the year. The Dow fell 258 points to 10655.
Stocks close higher after late rally

The Dow rose 68.91 points to close at 11,061.12 in September's second gain
Another big loss on Wall Street

Dow loses 419 points as volatility returns to Wall Street. Besides stocks, oil prices and mortgage rates also fall.
Impasse over US debt limit sends stocks lower

The Dow closed about 88 points down, the S&P 500 lost about 7 points, and the Nasdaq fell about 16 points
Stocks end higher as LinkedIn soars on debut

The Dow rose about 45 points, and LinkedIn traded at more than $100 early in the afternoon but fell before closing
Stock market ends lower; investors flee risk

Stock market falls on technology slump. Nasdaq leads stock market lower with lowest close in nearly a month.
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
Stocks end mixed after choppy session

The market rallied late in the afternoon, with the Dow closing 14 points up
The Simple Dollar
Online job postings and more: How the Internet can make and save you money

Online job postings put Craigslist on the map, but it's also a great way to sell items or to find a new housemate (question 1 from the Reader Mailbag). Want to make money off the Internet? Blog (question 8). Want to save money on cable? Download movies on Netflix (question 9).
The Reformed Broker
Condolences to the currency professionals

Currency markets appear vibrant, but don't trust the illusion: this is their last gasp.