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Japanese equities took a tumble on Wednesday, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 Index falling 7.3% in a single day(The Wall Street Journal, subscription required). The
Japanese equities took a tumble on Wednesday, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 Index falling 7.3% in a single day(The Wall Street Journal, subscription required). The
Business
The scandal wave plaguing the Obama Administration has not been kind to its foremost media supporter. Deadline.com reports that left-leaning MSNBC is testing the lows
The scandal wave plaguing the Obama Administration has not been kind to its foremost media supporter. Deadline.com reports that left-leaning MSNBC is testing the lows
Business
Back in the day, when the world feared Soviet designs on Middle East oil, a Frenchman posed this question: “What would happen if the Russians
Back in the day, when the world feared Soviet designs on Middle East oil, a Frenchman posed this question: “What would happen if the Russians
Business
Fitch has upgraded its rating for Greece from triple-C to B-minus, reversing a ratings cut that occurred during the height of the credit crisis last
Fitch has upgraded its rating for Greece from triple-C to B-minus, reversing a ratings cut that occurred during the height of the credit crisis last
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The Wall Street Journal reports that the IRS will face a criminal probe related to disclosures that it singled out opposition political groups for illegal
The Wall Street Journal reports that the IRS will face a criminal probe related to disclosures that it singled out opposition political groups for illegal
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Sometimes, the Drudge Report just says it all. With over 20 million daily hits, it is the front page of our increasingly wired world. And
Sometimes, the Drudge Report just says it all. With over 20 million daily hits, it is the front page of our increasingly wired world. And
Business
This week Queen Elizabeth II presided over the State Opening of Parliament, a colorful spectacle where all the traditional pomp of the British system is
This week Queen Elizabeth II presided over the State Opening of Parliament, a colorful spectacle where all the traditional pomp of the British system is
Business
Oreck Corp., despite an iconic brand image familiar to millions of consumers, has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (The Wall
Oreck Corp., despite an iconic brand image familiar to millions of consumers, has filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (The Wall
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The major equity indices continue to explore new highs, as illustrated by the graph of the S&P500 Index shown above. While individual stocks may get
The major equity indices continue to explore new highs, as illustrated by the graph of the S&P500 Index shown above. While individual stocks may get
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Economists noted a distinct chill in the economy when the full employee Social Security tax rate was restored this January, rising from 4.2% to 6.2%.
Economists noted a distinct chill in the economy when the full employee Social Security tax rate was restored this January, rising from 4.2% to 6.2%. 
