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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 Reformed Broker The economy is not the stock market
There is zero correlation between economic growth and stock market returns, Brown writes. They head in the same direction over time, but the stock market and the economy are only loosely related.
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What are the chances of an American pope? This time, not zero (+video)
Until recently, American candidates faced unease about US hegemony. With the end of the cold war and decline in American power, a couple of US cardinals are getting serious attention.
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Is it time to invest in foreclosures?
Firms are buying up foreclosed homes and renting them out, hoping to profit from the appreciation. Individuals can do better, if they can buy a foreclosure that justifies itself in rent alone.
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Stocks rise on burst of hiring
Stocks rose on Wall Street Friday on news that US employers added 236,000 jobs last month. Stocks have also been boosted by continuing economic stimulus from the Federal Reserve.
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Stocks rise on drop in unemployment
Stocks closed up on Wall Street Thursday on the latest evidence that hiring is picking up. Optimism that the housing market is recovering is also pushing stocks higher.
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Decoder Wire Is Jeb Bush the Republicans' Hillary Clinton?
The former Florida governor has suggested he might consider a 2016 presidential run. While he'd be formidable, he probably wouldn't clear the Republican field, the way Clinton might for Democrats.
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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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Robert Reich With sequester underway, what should Obama do next?
With the sequester enacted, President Barack Obama must reframe the public debate around the future of the country and the investments we must make together in that future, rather than austerity economics, Reich writes.
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Energy Voices Invest in oil? Or invest in gas?
There are investment opportunities in both, but finding your edge in oil is a lot easier than in natural gas, right now.
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Stocks rise, pushing Dow back near record
Stocks closed up on Wall Street Monday as stock investors largely ignored early concerns about China. The Dow Jones industrial average neared its record closing level.
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Sequester fight: what investors are missing
The stock market is taking the sequester in stride so far. But investors shouldn't be too complacent about the impact of federal spending cuts.
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Long slog to 2014 election begins for Senate's 'red state' Democrats
Three Senate Democrats from states where Obama lost in 2012 – and who are up for reelection themselves in 2014 – voted this week against their own party's fix for the 'sequester.' Will such votes hamstring Obama's legislative agenda?
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Wall Street shrugs off 'sequester': Why is it ignoring Washington this time?
The stock market, flirting with all-time highs, seems relatively unfazed by Washington's latest fiscal stalemate over the sequester. Here are six reasons for the new attitude.
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Spending cuts: As Washington frets, Wall Street shrugs (so far)
Spending cuts set to pummel most government programs starting today so far haven't had much effect on investors. The $85 billion in across-the-board 'sequestration' cuts were expected to cause airport delays, disrupt public services and result in lower pay or layoffs for millions of government workers.
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JCPenney shares plunge after 'no sales' bust
JCPenney stock plunged nearly 20 percent after the chain reported its fourth straight massive quarterly earnings loss. The JCPenney stock loss is a a sign that efforts to turn the struggling retailer around have been an outright failure.
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Groupon stock tumbles on disappointing year's end
Groupon booked a net loss of $81.1 million at the end of 2012, sending Groupon stock falling in after-hours trading.
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Italian political deadlock casts new uncertainty on eurozone recovery
Markets tumbled and the value of the euro dropped in response to Italy's election results and their unexpectedly loud rejection of German-imposed austerity policies.
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Wal-Mart weak forecast gives glimpse of economy
Wal-Mart forecast: The poor and middle-class Americans Wal-Mart caters to — and who are big drivers of spending in the U.S. — are struggling with rising gas prices, delayed income tax refunds and higher payroll taxes.
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Reader recommendation: The Betrayal of the American Dream
Monitor readers share their favorite book picks.
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Stock breaks $800: Google passes milestone
Google stock breaks $800 for the first time Tuesday, signaling renewed confidence in the company's ability to reap steadily higher profits. The stock breaks $800 in morning trading, with Google shares climbing 1.2 percent.
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Shale gas boom slows in Marcellus formation
Natural gas boom in Northeast slows as drillers wait for pipelines to be built and prices to rise. Still, gas production from the Marcellus Shale formation is expected to rise 30 percent this year.
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Stocks waver as Europe's economy slows
Stocks ended roughly where they started Thursday as European economic woes eclipsed a promising US jobs report. After a strong start, stocks have drifted sideways over the previous week with few major events to sway investors.
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American and US Airways to become the world's largest airline (+video)
Leaders of the deal between American Airlines and US Airways decided early on that they would only proceed as long as they had the backing of American employees. The two sides believe they would receive regulatory backing for a merger. The new company is to be called American Airlines and based out of Fort Worth, Texas.
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State of the Union 2013: A step forward on housing?
President Obama's State of the Union address included a proposal to extend refinancing to a wider section of homeowners, giving the economy a boost. But such proposals have languished before, so this time Mr. Obama may resort to executive action.
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S&P hits five-year high
The S&P 500 index advances for sixth week in a row. Dow just shy of 14000 on mostly positive earnings reports and sharply narrow US trade deficit.
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