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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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Opinion 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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Briefing 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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Retail sales buoy hopes for economy (+video)
Retail sales rise 0.8 percent in July, the most since February. Every major category of retail sales show improvement.
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Is American spending bouncing back? Retail business up in July
A report by the Commerce Department said retail sales rose in July, a sign that the economy could be improving.
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Robert Reich Bold campaign pledge? Three weeks paid vacation for everyone.
Most Americans get only two weeks of paid vacation. A quarter don't get any at all. Obama, Romney could get votes and boost workforce.
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Saving Money Prepaid cards are here to stay. Do you need one?
Prepaid cards are surging: By 2013, consumers could be loading three times the amount of cash they carried on prepaid cards in 2010.
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The Reformed Broker Don't believe housing's permabears
A housing recovery is slowly taking shape, despite the many doubters.
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The Daily Reckoning Mario Draghi's big bazooka: a weapon, not a cure
Mario Draghi's vow to do 'whatever it takes' to save the euro isn't an empty promise. But his new powers to act with overwhelming force at the central bank won't solve the eurozone's crisis.
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S&P rises above 1400 for first time since May
Stocks post another gain as S&P and Nasdaq reach milestones. Dow is now less than 1,000 points from all-time high.
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The New Economy US jobs report eases global gloom
The better-than-expected US jobs report suggests the US is not following Europe into recession. But some analysts worry that head winds will keep growth anemic.
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Stock market jumps at news that economy added 163,000 jobs in July
Wall Street reacts with glee to higher-then-expected job growth in July, led by the auto sector and restaurants. But for the millions of jobless, the key figure in Friday's report may be the unemployment rate, which ticked up to 8.3 percent.
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Stocks slump as Europe dithers
Stocks fall in Europe and the US as European Central Bank make no clear move on the euro debt crisis. The Dow falls 92 points.
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Fed says US economy has slowed, takes no new action
The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day meeting Wednesday in Washington. Reaction on Wall Street was mixed.
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Geithner meets eurozone leaders: a step toward taming debt crisis?
In Europe, US Treasury Secretary Geithner backs the European Central Bank's pledge to do 'whatever it takes' to save the eurozone from a potential breakup and boost economic growth.
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The New Economy The world needs a new currency
The current dollar-based system is broken and can't be repaired, despite the efforts of governments and central bankers. A new currency and monetary order would fix the problem and boost growth.
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Tax VOX Even Senate Democrats may keep dividend taxes low
Voting this week to let tax cuts expire for the wealthy, Democratic senators are likely to make a curious exception for taxes on dividends.
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Ron Paul's last hurrah: a big, bipartisan vote to 'Audit the Fed'
Today's vote marks a high point for Paul, who is retires at the end of the year. His signature bill requires a full audit of the Federal Reserve – a move that critics, including Fed chair Ben Bernanke, dub 'nightmarish.'
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Apple's earnings miss could undermine wobbly market
Apple stock falls in after-hours trading after it reports disappointing quarterly earnings and revenue. Apple faces same headwinds as other multinationals with lower earnings this quarter.
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The Daily Reckoning France's debt crisis could doom the European Union
France's economy is hanging by a thread – and French President Hollande is reaching for the scissors.
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Dr. Doom 2013 prediction: Economy will stall
Dr. Doom 2013 prediction – alias economist Roubini's forecast – contradicts expectation that US economic growth will pick up. But he correctly called the 2008 debacle, so the 'Dr. Doom' 2013 prediction gets plenty of attention.
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The Simple Dollar Retirement savings: Couple starts late. How much to put away?
Retirement savings are small for a couple that's turned 30. Save 10 percent of his salary, at a minimum. See question No. 7 in the reader mailbag.
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Jump in housing starts, earnings send stocks up
New signs of recovery in the housing market and strong corporate earnings sent stocks higher for a second straight day. The Dow Jones rose 103 points, to close at 12,908. The positive showing comes on the heels of an otherwise dismal start to July trading.
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Ron Paul vs. the Federal Reserve: four epic moments
Ron Paul hasn't been the Federal Reserve's only critic, but he ranks among the most consistent and persistent in his charge that the Fed has debased the dollar and destroyed the wealth of Americans.
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The Vote Ron Paul vs. Ben Bernanke: final battle ends on surprising note
With Rep. Ron Paul retiring this year, his epic battles with Federal Reserve chairmen are coming to an end. But his last run-in with Ben Bernanke took a more reflective turn.
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Senators push Bernanke: Was Fed asleep in the LIBOR rate scandal?
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke was questioned by senators Tuesday about the central bank's role in the LIBOR rate-setting scandal. He said the Fed had pushed for reform of the rate setting process in 2008 when it became concerned about manipulation of the influential benchmark.
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Stocks rise; Mattel, Coke among earnings winners
Strong performances from a handful of companies including Barbie maker Mattel, and Coca-Cola pushed the Dow Jones average up for only the third day this month. The closely-watched index closed up 78 points to land at 12,805.
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The Daily Reckoning Did the Feds rig the system?
Bill Bonner and the analysts over at The Daily Reckoning are feeling fairly vindicated this week. They have been investigating how the federal government may have rigged the system over the past 30 years, directing funds to help the rich get richer.
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