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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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Palin’s Wasilla: A small town with attitude
The vice presidential nominee’s hometown in Alaska takes pride in its independent ways.
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Surprises on the school supplies list
A retired teacher muses about the quantity of items her grandchildren are required to bring to school.
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Opinion: Fair-trade coffee: not worth a hill of beans
It's a noble cause, but it's a bad deal for coffee growers.
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Why is Wal-Mart lobbying against carbon-offset guidelines?
Why is the mega-retailer so afraid of having offsets defined?
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Buzz grows over state tax holidays
Tax-free days cost states money but can prod lagging American spending.
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High gas prices boost bus travel
After decades of decline, bus travel is on the rise again. But is it right for you?
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Opinion: Help the people of Darfur: reclaim Sudan's stolen oil
Oil theft fuels the genocide. The US can stop it by creating a Clean Hands Trust.
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In Florida, one sugar town's bittersweet change
Clewiston is losing its sugar plant – and wondering what comes next.
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A last hurrah for summer softball
I was thrilled to get one more season of watching my daughter play before she left for college.
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'Apple-Mart' consumers send a mixed message
Despite slumping economy, some rush to buy expensive iPhone contracts. Others limit spending with bulk food purchases.
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Wal-Mart greening its jewelry?
Wal-Mart is rolling out a new line of gold and silver jewelry that they say can can be traced from the mine to the store.
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Opinion: Corporate love for communism
Investment in Vietnam reveals a troubling irony.
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Bangladeshi woman wins rights for garment workers
In the Dhaka slums, trade union leader Nazima Aktar campaigns for wage increases and rice subsidies.
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Five years, 5 billion downloads
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How green is that product?
An increasing number of consumers want ‘green’ products for their homes. How to determine which ones are and which ones claim to be but aren’t?
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Father's Day means Netflix weekends and leaner lifestyles for more dads
Inflation is taking a toll on family budget, so dads opt for smaller celebrations closer to home.
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Sticker shock at the supermarket
U.S. families use ingenuity and belt-tightening to save on mounting grocery bills.
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USA
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Investing: Latin America bucks dour trends
Markets there produce healthy returns, but some analysts expect a correction.
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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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A bid to boost ranks of minorities with PhDs
In its 14 years, The PhD Project has helped to triple minority presence on business school faculties.
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Opinion: Why I defend President Bush when I'm abroad
I'm no fan, but it's my patriotic duty. At home, let's lift debate via comity.
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Now it's easier to play green
Parents who want nontoxic toys for their kids are finding more choices.
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USA
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A soldier's quest to save Iraqi, Afghan interpreters
Targeted by insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan, they find a haven in America.
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