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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The Monitor's View: Moral outrage in the age of AIG
Bonuses for those who took risky bets and then a bailout? It's the symptom of a bad system.
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With AIG, Congress enters new phase in ecomony's crisis
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White House budget chief says Obama not over-reaching with spending plan
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Is Wall Street's rally real?
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Obama to AIG: Pay back the bonuses
Bailed out with taxpayer funds, the insurance giant is under fire for giving $165 million to its executives.
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Yet another bestselling memoir raises doubts
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Recessions expose financial scandals
Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme isn't the only scam uncovered during tough economic times.
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Regaining our confidence
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
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Obama's New Deal is on a smaller scale
Its focus on smaller, shovel-ready projects precludes a grander vision.
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Is Obama taking on too much?
Bolstered by high approval ratings, the president sees a limited window of opportunity to enact his agenda.
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Bernanke’s plan to tame Wall Street
Fed chief proposes a super-regulator to police and correct US financial system.
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Bank stocks' salvation: fudging the books?
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Should CEO pay restrictions spread to all corporations?
One analyst likens huge compensation packages as 'a form of robbery.'
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Markets ignore mergers, sink to new lows
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As big banks falter, community banks do fine
Unlike banks on Wall Street, these smaller banks didn’t invest in risky mortgage-backed securities or complex derivatives.
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Wake-up time for Congress on earmarks
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US unemployment highest since 1983
Some 4.4 million jobs have disappeared since the recession began in 2007.
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Opinion: The market's harsh verdict on Obamanomics
The Dow is sinking and Obama's budget is a disaster. But despite dire trends, free markets will prevail.
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Economic crisis scrambles retirement math
The 401(k) model of saving is under duress as stocks slide. Home equity losses don’t help.
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Homeowner aid plan will have to work fast
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A nightclub for nerds makes science cool in New York
The Secret Science Club meets once a month, drawing lofty speakers and large numbers of young people, who yearn to discuss sci-tech issues in an informal setting.
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Is Obama the investor-in-chief?
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Opinion: An ugly bias is back: blaming Jews for financial woes
Conspiracy claims die hard. But responsibility lies with all of us.
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Recovery outlook: growth next year
Modest developments on several fronts have some experts foreseeing expansion in 2010.
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