Topic: Wall Street
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Meet the nine richest self-made women
Forbes has released its annual billionaires list, and nestled among the usual suspects were women who have made or helped make their own fortunes, in industries ranging from television to real estate to clothing. These are the nine richest self-made women on Forbes 2013 Billionaires List.
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Obama or Romney? How 5 undecided voters are making up their minds.
Last month, the Monitor profiled five undecided voters whose allegiances were especially prized because they live in swing states. Now, less than two weeks before Election Day, we check in with them to see what they’re thinking now.
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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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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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Before Stockton: five other big financial crises for US municipalities
Here's a look at some of the most notable financial collapses and near-collapses for US municipalities over the years.
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Seven steps to reviving Michigan
Reliance on the beleaguered auto industry is out. But what to do? Economic sages weigh in.
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The Monitor's View: How government must influence executive pay
Treasury Secretary Geithner is on the right track – mostly.
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In limelight for Barclays deal, BlackRock also faces controversy
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Obama looks to overhaul executive pay
The administration's plan includes enabling shareholders to act as checks on top executives' compensation and appointing a pay czar for bailed-out firms.
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As P&G CEO looks abroad, Home Depot cuts costs
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GOP can yet prevail in a diverse America, Barbour asserts
The nation's changing demographics won't be a permanent roadblock to a Republican comeback, the former party chairman said Wednesday at a Monitor breakfast.
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To probe detainee abuse, Congress leans toward outsourcing
Success of the 9/11 commission means lawmakers often punt toughest investigations to independent bodies – despite some internal resistance.
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With few businesses hiring, students start their own
More students are turning to entrepreneurship, often with the help of campus programs.
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House of Cards
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Opinion: Cut hours, not employees
In some ways, reduced time can enrich our lives.
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Stress tests behind them, banks move to pay back TARP funds
Some firms, including Morgan Stanley, race to prove they can fund themselves by turning to private investors.
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Five things the bank stress tests will and will not do
The tests will be the first clear look at which banks are doing better than others, for example, but they won't be the last word.
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Will anyone want to buy banks’ toxic assets?
Prospective buyers hunt for the good stuff amid all the bad debt, anticipating a supersale.
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Opinion: Forget tea parties. Bring a pitchfork to a shareholder meeting.
If you want a revolution, hold corporate elites accountable.
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Congress turns from bank bailouts to helping consumers
Targets include credit card companies, payday loans with exorbitant interest rates, and predatory mortgage lenders.
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Dow's spring rally: Is it real (or like 1931)?
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The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt
A man of brutal force, Cornelius Vanderbilt – for better and worse – helped to shape American business culture.
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Difference Maker People making a difference: Steve Korman
With the US mired in a deep recession, this CEO is challenging fellow business leaders to resist layoffs.
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President Obama's news conference -- full text
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Obama's teleprompter commits mutiny during major science speech
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Ocean power surges forward
Wave power and tidal power are still experimental, but may be little more than five years away from commercial development.
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Americans at ballparks react to Obama's first 100 days
From Angel Stadium in southern California to Fenway Park in Boston, fans laud and lampoon the president's early initiatives.
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What's behind Obama's big shift
He is overseeing the boldest expansion of government in a generation. Is it a 'new pragmatism' right for the times or dangerous overreach by a young president?
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Doubts about Geithner persist
Lagging poll numbers for the Treasury secretary reflect continuing anger over bank bailouts.
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Tax the heirs of the rich (at least of few of them)
Efforts to keep the estate tax would help trim looming US deficits.
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