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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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Apple vs. Samsung: Battle royale of smartphone behemoths
Apple vs. Samsung: Apple wants $2.5 billion from Samsung for 'ripping off' it's iPhone and iPad technology. Samsung wants $399 million from Apply for using its technology. Closing arguments in the Apple vs. Samsung fight are expected Tuesday.
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The Reformed Broker Shocker: Stocks defy expectations
Stocks have outpaced Wall Street forecasts to an unprecedented degree this year. It almost always works the other way around.
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Stock futures nudged higher by possible ECB deal
Stock futures in the US edged higher Tuesday morning on hopes that the European Central Bank will work out a deal to help Spain and Italy borrow at cheaper rates. Stock futures on the Dow rose 0.2 percent to 13,255.
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Apple stock: the market's new MVP
Apple stock surges 2.6 percent in Monday trading. Apple stock is now worth $623.5 billion, beating Microsoft's market capitalization during the Internet boom.
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Robert Reich Faux populism, and a renewed appeal to the 'hardworking taxpayer'
Paul Ryan has been making a lot of speeches lately extolling the value of small government and lower taxes. But small government under the influence of big money would still be dominated by the interests of high rollers such as Sheldon Anderson and the Koch brothers.
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Robert Reich Will Romney's veep choice help focus the rhetoric on 'big issues?'
There has been a lot of (hopeful) talk in the past week that Romney's choice of Paul Ryan, a so-called "thinker" in the Republican party, will lead to more substantive debate. But Robert Reich thinks Romney’s choice won’t usher in a “real debate” about much of anything.
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Dollar Tree earnings up 26 percent. Shares fall.
Dollar Tree earnings beat analysts' estimates and revenues nearly meet estimates. But Dollar Tree investors send shares down 1.8 percent.
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Wal-Mart rethinks overseas strategy, nixes planned stores
Wal-Mart will slow its growth in China and Brazil in an effort to make current stores more profitable.
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Romney says he's paid at least 13% of income in taxes over last decade
While talking with reporters in South Carolina, the former Massachusetts governor declined to produce records that would back up his claim.
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Decoder Wire Did Joe Biden 'chains' remark go too far? (+video)
Team Obama says that Biden was referring to the harm to consumers if Republicans 'unshackle' Wall Street. But critics dub the remark an appeal to race.
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Was Biden's 'back in chains' comment to black voters intentional? (+video)
Vice President Joe Biden told an audience that included African-Americans that Mitt Romney wanted to 'unchain' Wall Street from regulations and 'put y'all back in chains.' Team Romney called it a new low for the Obama campaign. Maybe Biden knew exactly what he was doing.
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Romney: President Obama just trying to 'hang onto power'
They were some of Romney's harshest words yet against the president. He was interviewed on 'CBS This Morning' from the battleground state of Ohio, one of less than 10 key states that will help decide the November election.
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The New Economy Facebook shares down nearly 50 percent. Set for another fall?
Facebook shares are outrageously overpriced, even after a 45 percent decline from its initial price. Starting Thursday, Facebook shares may fall even more as more shares are allowed to be sold.
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Wells Fargo settlement for risky investments: $6.6 million
Wells Fargo settlement doesn't include admitting wrongdoing. Before the Wells Fargo settlement, the Securities and Exchange Commission had charged that its brokerage unit had improperly sold high-risk investments to cities and towns.
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Will Ryan's fundraising boost Romney's campaign? (+video)
Before joining Mitt Romney's ticket, Paul Ryan's congressional campaign had brought in more funds than many of its counterparts. Ryan's biggest donors are in the financial sector. It remains to be seen whether he can attract grassroots support.
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The New Economy Five things Yahoo CEO Mayer must do now
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has the opportunity to focus Yahoo into a kind of 'utility company' for the Internet
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Paul Ryan's record: huge role in debt debate but few legislative wins
Rep. Paul Ryan's grasp of federal spending has given him an outsized role in defining the GOP position on deficits and debt, but he has a lower profile in driving the bipartisan compromises needed to pass laws.
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Robert Reich Erasing W
While Bill Clinton will have a starring role at the Democratic National Convention this year, his Republican counterpart, George W. Bush, won't even speak at the RNC meeting as conservatives attempt to distance themselves from the Dubya.
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The Reformed Broker Want to be a financial adviser? Read this first.
Wall Street firms don't train their young workers, they massacre them.
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'Welfare voters' are latest battleground in Brown-Warren Senate race
GOP Sen. Scott Brown charges that a new drive to register low-income voters in Massachusetts is a bid to boost support for Democrat Elizabeth Warren, pushed by a left-leaning group with ties to the challenger.
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The Reformed Broker Don't believe housing's permabears
A housing recovery is slowly taking shape, despite the many doubters.
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S&P rises above 1400 for first time since May
Stocks post another gain as S&P and Nasdaq reach milestones. Dow is now less than 1,000 points from all-time high.
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US stocks move up slightly
Dow gains 21 points, while S&P and Nasdaq also rise. BestBuy stock soars on buyout offer, while Knight Capital loses a quarter of its value, despite $400 million in financing.
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Chapter & Verse 'Why Nations Fail': Can elites choke American prosperity?
Writer Daron Acemoglu says ancient Venice could teach the US a historical lesson.
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Campaign feeds off misleading claims as context takes a holiday
Recent episodes in which candidates have pounced on their opponent's out of context remarks have showed that in today's campaign, sound bytes are king.
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