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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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Five signs Americans are forgetting recession's lessons
Declining savings is one of five signs that American households are forgetting the lessons of the Great Recession:
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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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Six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong
Mitt Romney’s economic plan is largely based on a whitepaper written by several “heavyweight” economists. The problem is, it's riddled with fundamental flaws. Here are six points where Mitt Romney and his economic advisers are mostly wrong about what ails the American economy and how to fix it.
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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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The job market's big slump
The month of May had the sharpest increase in the US unemployment rate in 22 years.
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Money pressures pile up on the U.S. consumer
The economic slowdown is making long-term woes – such as rising debt and slim pay raises – more acute.
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Amid economic slowdown, signs of new world order
Emerging markets are helping buoy global growth.
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Profile of a (maybe) recession
Some analysts think the slowdown may be confined largely to the housing market.
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Opinion: What's next for the Ron Paul revolution?
The effort to renew the Founding Fathers' vision is good for America.
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If inflation is up 3.9 percent, why does it feel worse?
One reason: Wages aren't keeping up with price rises.
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House passes rescue package for mortgage crisis
Lenders who trim the principal on troubled loans would get federal loan guarantees.
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Why U.S. job market has not plunged
April saw only 20,000 jobs lost, and unemployment improved to 5 percent.
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Jobs down, but outlook brightens for U.S. economy
Loss of 20,000 jobs in April is the smallest decline this year.
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Tax rebates: How big a boost?
The $107 billion stimulus is now flowing to taxpayers, to spend or save as they see fit.
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Fed cuts interest rate to 2 percent
The US central bank hints at a pause after Wednesday's quarter-point trim.
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Are Fed rate cuts nearly over?
After a potential cut Wednesday, the central bank may pause to assess the economy.
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'Tax rebate' checks expected to yield short-term benefits, long-term troubles
Economists foresee renewed economic growth over the next few months, but increased inflation and declining wealth will take a bigger toll.
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Banking woes seem to ease. Is it a sign?
Evidence of stability includes easing US bond prices and bank moves to raise capital.
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The rising impact of high oil prices
Americans now spend a larger share of their income on energy than at any time since 1986.
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Mortgage exec incentives face increased federal, industry scrutiny
As the Federal Reserve promotes reforms, investors also call for change.
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A Week's Worth: Quick takes on the world of work and money.
Coupon use will surge as economy slumps, tax refunds go to bill-paying, 'star' stock forecasts are little better than average.
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Inflation hits consumers worldwide
The rising prices complicate policy efforts to battle recession.
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Opinion: Good news about the US labor market
Despite recent job cuts, employment trends suggest a mild recession.
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Should Congress help borrowers?
Lawmakers are finding it difficult to mount large-scale help for homeowners.
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Opinion: The real issue behind saving Bear Stearns: size
A way out of the bailout dilemma? Prevent corporate giantism.
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Mutual funds: A ride reserved for the strong at heart
The first quarter of '08 witnessed many investors shifting from stock- to money-market funds. They may miss out on a recovery.
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