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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Emerging markets hit hard by Wall Street crisis
But Russia, Brazil, and China are expected to have the cash and domestic growth to weather the storm.
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In risky move, McCain calls for debate delay
The GOP candidate wants to concentrate on getting a financial bailout through Congress, but the economy's woes have so far favored Democrats.
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about Washington's role in regulating the financial sector, why cadets enlist in the military, anticipatory self-defense, and sexual harassment.
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The Monitor's View: The other bailout: Main Street
How much will it cost taxpayers when Treasury renegotiates troubled loans it buys from banks?
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Postcrisis economy: calmer but slower
With no investment banks and tighter regulation, experts see a less dynamic recovery ahead.
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Opinion: Beyond a bailout, Wall Street needs new rules
Pay plans that pushed CEOs to 'roll the dice' must go.
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Treasury chief Paulson on verge of historic new powers
The administration's bailout plan would make him temporary overseer of the US financial system.
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Obama, McCain, and the financial crisis
John McCain has the harder job of countering his support of Bush and his push for deregulation.
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New polls show Obama and McCain tied everywhere (almost)
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The Monitor's View: The mortgage buck stops where?
A public reckoning by Congress is needed before taxpayers are put on the hook.
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Why some firms are bailed out and others ignored
Those sinking in the wake of the real estate plunge get different treatment. For the overall economy, it makes sense.
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How $700 billion Paulson-Bernanke plan may help house prices
Economists hope the proposed bailout will boost confidence and end the cycle of falling real estate values.
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McCain - no more earmarks. Biden - no more cowboys
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Congress prepared to work quickly on administration financial rescue plan
Key members call for bipartisan effort after meeting with administration officials.
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Paulson announces plan for massive federal intervention to calm markets
Investors cheered. The Dow jumped 369 points Friday.
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Next step in economic crisis: a giant resale agency?
Some lawmakers and economists are calling for the US to absorb damaged assets of firms.
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Horizon highlights – Palin and email security, Facebook and job security, computers and investing security
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AIG bailout: Where does financial crisis lead next?
Other large firms may be close to the brink.
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Wall Street woes: why world's investors sit on sidelines
Job No. 1 for central bankers: restore confidence in markets.
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Congress eyes solutions for Wall Street woes
Lawmakers focus on bailouts and look to overhaul financial regulations.
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As Wall Street tumbles, the world quakes
Markets from London to Tokyo fell on the news of Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy.
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Obama, McCain campaigns blast each other over economy
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Streisand raises millions for Obama in Hollywood fundraiser
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Opinion: Ride out Wall Street's hurricane
The real reasons we're in this mess – and how to clean it up.
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