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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Will downturn hit Hollywood?
The box office may not be recession-proof this time.
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How economy looks to the man who wrote the book
Nobel laureate Paul Samuelson blames crisis partly on 'fiendish' financial engineering on Wall Street.
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The economy – how prayer resuscitates
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
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McCain campaign strategy: Go nu-cular or go nice?
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Will Asian financial centers overtake Wall Street?
Hong Kong is rising fast thanks to the growth of China. It passed New York as the biggest issuer of initial public offerings in 2006.
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The Monitor's View: Americans turn to Uncle Sam
The US is entering an era of more active government. Can Washington deliver?
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Opinion: Healthcare's wasted billions
Why we lose $700 billion – and how to get it back.
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How to reduce risk in your ethical portfolio
Look for companies that solve problems or meet consumer needs in the new financial environment.
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The Monitor's View: Let Bloomberg run again
New York's mayor wants to break the term-limit barrier, a drag on democracy.
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Markets foresee global contraction
France, Ireland, and Denmark are in recession. Others teeter on the edge.
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Prayer that trumps economic politics
A Christian Science perspective on daily life.
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Financial crisis: the latest blow to free-market 'dogma'
Economic woes give plenty of ammunition to economists and lawmakers calling for new regulations and taxes.
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Paulson crafts his new role
In essence, Congress is telling him to create his own financial recovery plan.
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Behind big job losses, a tighter credit squeeze
Layoffs are at their highest rate since 2003. A leaner holiday season is more likely.
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Mutual funds roundup: That bear's still there
The third quarter left investors grumbling. Brace yourself for more turbulence ahead.
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Congress's financial rescue plan is first step
Democrats will use credit-crisis hearings this month as a springboard for more regulation next year.
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Palin speaks at higher grade level than Biden?
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Let’s bailout Wall Street, Main Street ... and Podhurst Lane?
Lawmakers only talk about the two streets, but everyone on all the other cul-de-sacs and avenues says: We’re broke, too.
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Bloomberg: a mayor of few options
Will New York City's mayor do an end run around term limits?
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The Monitor's View: States lead on scrubbing carbon
Their efforts may be timid, but they show enterprise compared to Washington.
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Unusually high stakes in vice presidential debate
On Thursday, Sarah Palin has a chance to restore her image, while Joe Biden must avoid being long-winded or aggressive.
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Opinion: Obama and American anti-elitism
Anti-elitism is ingrained in us, but we shouldn't misuse that.
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The Monitor's View: Rescue 'America Street'
The financial bailout is not Main Street vs. Wall Street, but a rescue for the whole country.
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Will public's distaste for a 'bailout' fade?
If Monday's stock market crash seemed like a signal for Congress to do something, many Americans still cringe at the idea of government bailouts.
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