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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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Top 10 richest Americans
The 100 richest people in the world gained $241 billion in net worth last year, according to Bloomberg's Billionaires Index. Americans dominated the list, occupying five of the top 10 spots. This countdown of the top 10 wealthiest Americans features a casino mogul, software tycoons, and a lot of Wal-Mart money.
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US gun industry by the numbers
As the debate over gun control rages on, the firearms industry in the United States is thriving. Here are seven key figures.
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Ten great car-related gifts
Car-related gifts are a great way to say thank you during the holidays. Click through this list for some great ideas for all ages and budgets.
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Three best ways (and three worst ways) to finance holiday shopping
Consumers tend to rack up a lot of credit card debt during the fourth quarter, largely due to holiday expenses. This year, by one estimate, the average holiday shopper is on track to spend around $800. For many, that means financing, which remains a double-edged sword despite historically low interest rates and an array of new consumer protections. It can either save you a lot of money in interest and fees or trip you up with caveats buried in fine print that drastically inflate your expenses. Here are three of the best and three of the worst financing offers for holiday shoppers in 2012:
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Mitt Romney's wet-noodle economics
Mitt Romney wants to stimulate the economy by cutting taxes, which is like pushing a wet noodle. The noodle won't move unless consumers start pulling on the other end by buying more.
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Ground zero and beyond: four mosque battles brew across US
The bid to build a $100 million mosque and Islamic center two blocks from ground zero has ensnared a president and engrossed a nation. But New York isn't the only city debating a new mosque. Here are four of the most controversial battles nationwide.
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Beloit College Mindset List says Class of 2014 can't write cursive
Beloit College Mindset List includes cultural touchstones for incoming college freshman, email is slow, wrist watches are obsolete, phones have always been cordless
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Elias Abuelazam arrested: four famous modern manhunts
On Wednesday night, after a multistate manhunt involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation, US resident Elias Abuelazam was nabbed at the Hartsfield-Jackson international airport in Atlanta before getting on a flight to Tel Aviv. He is suspected of 18 stabbings across three states, killing five. The manhunt holds a special place in crime annals for a simple reason: They provide a combination of imminent danger to the public with folk-hero lore – embodied by movies like "The Fugitive." Here are four memorable (and real) modern manhunts:
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 08/11
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Oliver Stone on Wall Street, Gordon Gekko, and Hugo Chávez
Oliver Stone talks about his two latest films, “South of the Border” and “Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.”
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LightSquared will make Broadband wireless access more competitive
LightSquared will launch a new wireless broadband network that aims to provide competition to the incumbent phone companies.
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Marijuana growers worry new laws will turn weed business into 'Wal-Mart'
Marijuana growers in Oakland are concerned that proposed regulations will result in the 'Wal-Marting' of weed.
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College credit for Wal-Mart work: Should doing a job count toward degrees?
Wal-Mart and other companies are giving their employees college credit for skills they've learned on the job. The extra credit is the boost many workers need to finish stalled degrees.
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What happened to all that anger over CEO pay?
Now that most of the firms that received taxpayer money have paid back the government, they're setting their own compensation levels again. CEOs of major US firms make nearly 300 times the wage of the average American worker.
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Will work for free: Why young workers should consider unpaid positions
Volunteering offers young workers the chance to gain valuable experience and references, making them more competitive in a tough job market.
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US-backed loans to expand nuclear power: a boon for overseas jobs?
A report released Thursday finds that all 18 firms lining up for tens of billions in US-backed loans for new nuclear power plants would use overseas jobs to build most of them.
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Medical marijuana user sues Walmart over firing
Medical marijuana user in Michigan has sued Walmart for firing him because he tested positive for the drug.
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Cuts to US defense budget look inevitable
Defense expenditures amount to nearly 5 percent of US GDP -- well above the less than 2 percent of GDP spent by such allies as Canada, Germany and Britain. Analysts predict the US will have to cut military spending significantly in the next few years.
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Currency charts new course? Wall Street skeptical of China's yuan move
Currency charts: China’s yuan strengthened Monday, but the euro faltered. Dow average slipped 8 points.
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Chinese currency: why Americans should care if yuan is revalued
A jump in the value of Chinese currency, the yuan, would make products manufactured in China more expensive, but could also help US manufacturers remain competitive abroad.
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Minnesota tornadoes kill 3, injure dozens
Minnesota tornadoes on Thursday were responsible for at least 3 deaths and dozens of injuries.
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BP oil spill: Expect to pay more at the plate for shrimp
BP oil spill: Combined with an already-tight global shrimp market, the spill is likely to mean much higher prices.
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Reader recommendation: End of the Line
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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McDonald's recalls 12 million cadmium-tainted Shrek drinking glasses
The toxic metal cadmium has been detected in the paint on Shrek-themed drinking glasses being sold McDonald's in the United States, forcing the company to recall 12 million of the collectibles.
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Five challenges of buying used – and how to overcome them
Buying used takes a little more work and patience. But the rewards can be great.
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Walmart iPhone price slashed to $97: Should you buy or wait?
The Walmart iPhone price drop probably signals the imminent release of Apple's new model, maybe as early as June 7.
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At Wal-Mart, iPhone costs only $97
Forget the Apple Store. A Wal-Mart iPhone 3G S goes for under a hundred bucks, according to a new report.
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iPhone cost is slashed by WalMart
Retail giant WalMart is slashing the price of an iPhone 3GS by $100. There are reports that Apple is about to announce an updated version of the smart phone next month.
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GE coffee maker recall: Is yours on the list?
Wal-Mart announced the GE coffee maker recall after receiving 83 reports of overheating, burning, and fire.
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