• Equities slide as bond yields hit highs

  Further evidence of improvement in the US economy heightens expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon begin scaling back stimulus

• The Tick-Tock Of The Gold Clock Ushers In The Next Leg Up

  By Tom Luongo: I always look forward to the 15th of each month as it is the day of the latest Treasury International Capital -- or TIC-- report. This is the report which tells us the extent to which foreign central banks are willing to finance the U.S. trade and budget deficits. A couple of months…

• Dow drops 225 points

  U.S. stocks slump as disappointing earnings from Wal-Mart and Cisco outweigh encouraging economic news.

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• Wall Street posts biggest loss since June

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended lower on Thursday, posting the biggest percentage decline since June 20, after disappointing results and outlooks from Dow components Wal-Mart and Cisco .

• These 3 Countries Could Be Headed For A Meltdown

  By StreetAuthority : By David Sterman Even as the S&P 500 has risen 20% over the past 12 months, the champagne is really flowing in Japan, where the Nikkei index is up a stunning 60%. But it's time to put the cork back in the bottle. As my colleague Joseph Hogue recently noted , the…

• Gibson Energy: An Enviable Position In The Heart Of Canadian Oil Hubs

  By Stephan Dube: This article will introduce a well-positioned Midstream company in the heart of Hardisty and Edmonton terminals in Alberta. It is also an integrated service provider to the oil and gas industry in North America. After introducing this company and looked briefly at its history, I…

• Conservative Investors, Consider General Mills For Your Portfolios

  By Michael Ugulini : When investing, it sometimes pays to go with what you know. With an unproven plethora of new companies and new innovations around us, old corporate giants can still be a strong foundation for a portfolio. Today, I'm considering General Mills (NYSE: GIS ). What strengths of…

• Amgen seeks drug trial data before finalizing Onyx deal: sources

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Amgen Inc, the drugmaker in advanced discussions to buy Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc, has asked Onyx for some of the data from an ongoing trial on the company's new blood cancer drug, two people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.

• Newcastle REIT: Big Bang For Little Buck

  By Achilles Research : Value is often found where few are looking. Newcastle REIT ( NCT ) is such an investment. Covered by only a handful of brokers the stock remains mainly uncovered by the masses. Newcastle is a REIT that is opportunistically investing in commercial real estate debt and senior…

• NHL's Devils sold to owners of Philadelphia 76ers

  NEWARK, New Jersey (Reuters) - A pair of private equity executives who own a majority of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team on Thursday reached a deal to acquire the New Jersey Devils hockey team and its arena.

• 30-50% Upside: Stay Clean With CECO Environmental

  By Austin Guy : Business Source: 10-K CECO Environmental Corp. ( CECE ) is a leading provider of global, air pollution control technology. CECE operates as a provider of air pollution control technology, products and services through three principal product groups:…

• Leonard Green weighs $1.5 billion sale of landscaping firm Brickman: sources

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Leonard Green & Partners LP is exploring a sale of Brickman Group Holdings Inc that could value the largest commercial landscaping company in the United States at up to $1.5 billion, three people familiar with the matter said this week.

• GlaxoSmithKline Clearing The Clouds Over NCE Prospects Of Amarin's Vascepa

  By Scientist on Stocks : Finally, some key comments have come out straight from the horse's mouth -- Glaxosmithkline ( GSK ) -- strengthening Amarin's ( AMRN ) Vascepa's NCE prospects like never before. GlaxoSmithKline and Pronova (now a part of BASF ( BASFY.PK )), the two key players in…

• Microsemi Not Quite To Plan, But Still Improving

  By Stephen Simpson, CFA : Owning Microsemi ( MSCC ) is an interesting experience. For a company that is pretty small and obscure by most standards, there's a surprising number of people who want to bash the company and claim that its success is only due to the fact that it is, in many cases, the…

• Material Sciences: An Underfollowed Small-Cap With Excellent Reward-To-Risk Ratio

  By Martin Vlcek: Material Sciences Corporation ( MASC ) is a supplier of material-based solutions for acoustical and coating applications. The company applies its 40-year expertise to solve design challenges for many of the largest automotive and non-automotive manufacturers in the world, solving…

• Retailers Face Deteriorating Margins

  By Thomas Kee : By Neal Rau. Specialty retailers have been solid performers over the last 5 years. However, margins have been contracting, and many of them are trading near 52 wk highs. Let's take a closer look to see if you should be buying near the highs or selling. Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.…

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• IBM says it will buy Trusteer, source says paying close to $1 billion

  (Reuters) - IBM, the world's biggest technology services company, said on Thursday it has agreed to buy Trusteer, a company that helps businesses fight computer viruses and fraud.

• Luna Gold's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Luna Gold Corp. ( LGCUF.PK ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2013 11:00 AM ET Executives John Blake - President and CEO Peter Mah - COO Duane Lo - CFO Mark Halpin - VP, Corporate Development. Analysts Philip Ker - PI Financial Tara Hassan – Haywood Securities Presentation …

• How to Invest Your First $1,000

  Smart places for novice investors to put their money and watch it grow.

• Cisco Systems: Long-Term Value Creation Remains Intact As Management Takes The Right Steps

  By The Value Investor : Shares of Cisco Systems ( CSCO ) are selling off after the company released a decent fourth-quarter earnings report, accompanied by a soft guidance. Yet the long term appeal remains as Cisco continues to grow its operations, although at a slower pace. The strong balance…

• Russia accused of trade war with Ukraine

  Ukrainian companies say Russian customs officials are targeting their exports with time-consuming inspections that threaten to run up massive losses

• The 'New Claims' Puzzle

  By Scott Sumner : The new claims for unemployment this week were a shockingly low 320,000, bringing the four-week average down to 335,000, which is the lowest since October 2007. This graph shows the ratio of the four-week average to U.S. population (times 1,000 to make it easier to read.) (click…

• Alexco Resource's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Alexco Resource Corporation ( AXU ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2013 11:30 AM ET Executives Vicki Veltkamp - VP, IR Clynton Nauman - President and CEO David Whittle - CFO, and Company Ethics Officer Brad Thrall - EVP and COO Analysts Christos Doulis – Stonecap Securities…

• Entercom Communications And The Opportunity Ahead

  By Gary Bourgeault : Entercom Communications Corp. ( ETM ) has come off of a poor quarter, even though the fundamentals of the company remain intact and the company appears poised for growth. I consider this a positive in light of the fact the company will continue its temporary woes into the third…

• Ford to restate fuel mileage of C-Max hybrid: source

  DETROIT (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co will lower the fuel economy rating on its C-Max hybrid later on Thursday following complaints from consumers and industry experts that its mileage fell short of claims, a person familiar with the matter said.

• MannKind's Latest Data

  By Derek Lowe : I haven't written much about MannKind ( MNKD ) recently . This has been a long, long, expensive saga to develop an inhaled-insulin delivery system (Afrezza), which is an idea that all by itself has seems to have swallowed several billion dollars and never given anything back yet.…

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• Lear Corporation: A Bull To Reckon With In The Automotive Industry

  By Naomi Warmate-Igwe : Even though the advancement in technology has aided in increasing the quality and durability of automobiles, there will always be the need for replacement parts and this is where the Automotive Parts industry comes in. Lear Corporation ( LEA ) operates in this industry with…

• Should You Bet On Indian IT Companies?

  By Equity Bytes: Depreciation in the value of the Indian Rupee and the growing investments in IT by firms in the US has been a big boost for the Indian IT industry, especially for those companies whose major business comes from offshore. The depreciation of rupee will help the company increase the…

• How Are WisdomTree's Dividend ETFs Doing?

  By David Van Knapp : In an article published in April 2012, I examined three WisdomTree dividend ETFs. WisdomTree recently introduced two new dividend ETFs, so it is a good time to look at them plus revisit the older ones. WisdomTree has devoted a good deal of attention to dividend ETFs. Jeremy…

• West struggles to find Egyptian response

  Obama suspends Bright Star joint military exercise, which is held every two years, but makes no mention of the broader $1.5bn in aid US gives to Egypt each year

• News links hacked at Post, Time and CNN

  Read full story for latest details.

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• Iowa insurance commissioner approves Athene's $1.55 billion buyout of Aviva USA

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Iowa insurance commissioner approved Athene Holding Ltd's pending $1.55 billion purchase of British insurer Aviva Plc's U.S. annuity business, the state said on Thursday.

• Luna Sets An Example For Other Gold Miners

  By Steve Nicastro : Smart gold mining companies like Luna Gold ( LGCUF.PK ) have begun to initiate aggressive cost reduction programs in the face of lower gold prices. Instead of focusing on producing as many ounces as possible, companies are getting smarter and focusing on improving operating…

• Axion Power International's CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Axion Power International, Inc. ( AXPW.OB ) Q2 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2013 11:00 am ET Executives Thomas Granville - Chairman, Chief Executive Officer Rudy Barrio - Allen & Caron, Inc., Investor Relations Analysts Charles Mackall - Avenir Corp Presentation Operator …

• Ex-Vitesse execs plead guilty in backdating-related case

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Two former Vitesse Semiconductor Corp executives who jurors twice failed to convict for inflating company earnings and backdating stock options pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Thursday.

• GeoMet CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  GeoMet, Inc. ( GMET.PK ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 15, 2013 11:30 AM ET Executives Steve Smith - Treasurer Bill Rankin - President and CEO Tony Oviedo - SVP and CFO Analysts Joel Havard - Hilliard Lyons Presentation Operator Good morning and welcome to the GeoMet Second Quarter 2013…

• Is Windstream A Good Pick?

  By Adetokunbo Abiola: The stories are everywhere: " Windstream ( WIN ) delivers revenue decrease" or "Windstream records earnings loss." Let's think for a moment, are the numbers all bad, are analysts correct? Does Windstream have future possibilities? Looking beyond the…

• Applied DNA Sciences' CEO Discusses F3Q13 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. ( APDN.OB ) F3Q13 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2013 9:00 AM ET Executives Debbie Bailey – Director, Investor Relations James A. Hayward – President and Chief Executive Officer Presentation Debbie Bailey Good day and welcome to our Applied DNA…

• 4 High-Yielding Stocks With Low Debt

  By Arie Goren: I have searched for profitable companies that pay very rich dividends and that have low debt. I have elaborated a screening method, which shows stock candidates following these lines. Nonetheless, the screening method should only serve as a basis for further research. All the data for…

• Civic America at its least civil

  A sampling of the summer's traditional town hall meetings between lawmakers and voters lays bare the nation's political problems

• The Telecommunications Services Sector Untethered And Poised To Grow

  By Chuck Carnevale : Suffice it to say that the Telecommunications Services sector of today is not your grandfather's Telecommunications Services sector. The explosion, and rapidly becoming ubiquitous implementation, of wireless technologies have been disruptive and game changing. As a result,…

• 2 Timely MLPs: Calumet Specialty Products Partners LP And Tesoro Logistics LP

  By Tyson Halsey : Calumet ( CLMT ) [$29.68] recently declined 20% from its recent high of $36.6 due to weak earnings and now yields 9.2%. The temporary nature of the factors relating to the miss is the basis for our optimism. The quarterly earnings disappointment is due to several one-time or…

• S Election For Cash Basis C Corporation Fraught With Peril

  You cannot tell from the recent decision of California State Board of Equalization why Analytical Environmental Services was formed as a California C corporation in 2001.  Whatever the reason, there was either a change in circumstances or the owners changed their minds, because AES elected S…

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• Lucas Energy Puts Up Another Poor Quarter, But There Could Be Hope

  By Black Gold : Lucas Energy ( LEI ) reported results for the quarter ending June 30, 2013 and the results don't look good. The most important asset LEI owns (according to LEI bulls) is their Eagle Ford acreage in Gonzales county. Bulls also like to tout how much the company reserves are worth.…

• Boeing raises sticker prices of commercial jets

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Boeing Co said it raised the list prices on Thursday for most of its family of commercial jetliners by about 1.6 percent, compared with 2012 levels, far less than the 5.5 percent increase the company made last year.

• U.S. jobs, inflation data support tapering of Fed bond buying

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits fell to a near six-year low last week and consumer prices rose broadly in July, which could draw the Federal Reserve closer to trimming its massive bond-buying program.

• Western Union: Here's What Will Drive Growth For This Money Transfer Company

  By Equity Bytes: Western Union ( WU ) is the leading money transfer and bill payment service provider in the world. The company has about 15% market share in the industry. The money transfer service industry is expected to see gains in the coming quarters as the macroeconomic conditions in the…

• Sell-off as markets expect early Fed move

  Positive employment and inflation data have added to expectations that the Federal Reserve will soon reduce its asset purchases

• The Cash Store Financial Services' CEO Discusses Q3 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Start Time: 11:00 End Time: 11:28 The Cash Store Financial Services Inc. ( CSFS ) Q3 2013 Earnings Conference Call August 15, 2013, 11:00 AM ET Executives Gordon J. Reykdal - CEO Kevin Paetz - President and COO, Canadian Operations Craig Warnock - CFO Analysts John Green - TD Waterhouse Amit…

• Buffett invests in oil sands

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• Private equity execs buy NJ Devils

  Apollo and Blackstone pros purchase second pro sports team.

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• Wal-Mart sales disappoint as U.S. shoppers curb spending

  (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc reported a surprise decline in quarterly same-store sales in the United States, its biggest market, after shoppers came in less often because higher taxes and gasoline prices were leaving them with less spending money.

• Credit Suisse moving tech banking head Wah to Silicon Valley

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Credit Suisse Group AG is moving the global co-head of its technology, media and telecom group to San Francisco from New York, bolstering its Silicon Valley investment banking presence in anticipation of more deals in the sector, two sources familiar with the move said on…

• Seven charged in currency firm case

  Seven people are charged by police investigating the collapse of a foreign currency exchange business in Cornwall.

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• UK 'zombie bank' pitches for future role

  UKAR to take over administration of Help to Buy Scheme Government unit has also been mooted to house RBS bad assets if the bank is broken up

• Crippling debts and bankruptcies brew Vietnam coffee crisis

  HO CHI MINH CITY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Desks are empty, the office silence broken only by a handful of staff chit-chatting or playing on cellphones. It's another slow day at the headquarters of Vinacafe, a state-owned firm once the vanguard of Vietnam's coffee export boom.

• How access to fresh food divides Americans

  Swaths of urban America are USDA-designated food deserts. Experts may disagree on the term and the numbers involved, but the problem is real.

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• Washington Post and CNN hit by hack

  Washington Post, CNN and Time magazine are affected by a hack carried out by supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

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• VIDEO: Is £5.5 billion good for football?

  With increased revenues of as much as £5.5 billion from the sale of television broadcasting rights, there's more money in the game than ever before - but is it good for the game?

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• Hedge funds lose faith in gold

  Read full story for latest details.

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• Ackman is gone but options market sees more risk for JC Penney

  (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund investor William Ackman may be off the board of J.C. Penney Co Inc , but concerns about the U.S. department store chain's prospects have pushed bearish bets to record levels in the U.S. options market.

• When it comes to bonds, don't be a Chicken Little

  Interest rates are going up! Interest rates are going up! It's the bond market equivalent of Chicken Little screaming that the sky is falling.

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• Britain's Asda says sales growth slows in tough grocery market

  LONDON (Reuters) - Asda, Britain's No. 2 grocery business to Tesco , said on Thursday that sales growth fell in the second quarter as family budgets remained under pressure.

• Demand surges for copper in China

  The cost of Chinese physical copper over benchmark futures prices has more than tripled since the start of the year to more than $200 a tonne

• Choices Multiply In Exchange-Traded MLP Plays

  MLP exchange-traded products have been extremely popular in recent years, and the recent launch from Global X offers a new way to play the space.

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• 5 Ways Your Genes Could Impact Your Finances

  By Penny Wrenn

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• Judge expresses doubts about AMR bankruptcy exit

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - A judge asked AMR Corp for guidance on whether he should approve its plan to exit bankruptcy, in light of an antitrust challenge to its planned merger with US Airways Group Inc .

• Mobile sales surpass PC sales for PC king Lenovo

  Even as Lenovo was becoming the top seller of PCs, its sales of mobile devices were surpassing its sales of computers.

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• Buffett's Berkshire buys Suncor, Dish as stock bet grows

  (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc reported new stakes in Suncor Energy Inc and Dish Network Corp as the company run by Warren Buffett added billions of dollars of stock investments.

• Herbalife kept links to pyramid scheme

  Affiliated business, Online Business Systems, the successor to Global Online Systems, judged to be criminal scheme by a Canadian federal court

• IBM buys Israeli cyber security company

  The US software and services company has bought Trusteer, which helps banks with cyber security, for a reported $800m to $1bn.

• High-speed trading whammy

  Read full story for latest details.

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• Where the jobs are

  It's still a tough job market, but in these 25 counties, it's a lot easier to find work and a great place to live.

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• Police warning over fracking demo

  Police expect 1,000 extra anti-fracking activists to join existing protests at the West Sussex village of Balcombe this weekend.

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• London Market Report

  Imperial Tobacco is the biggest riser on the FTSE 100, but the overall index heads into negative territory.

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• 9 Tips for a Successful Thrift Store Sale

  What to know before trying your hand at consignment shop selling.

• Strike at Chilean copper mine ends

  Some 2,500 workers at Chile's Escondida copper mine return to work after a 24-hour stoppage over pay, but say operations may be halted again.

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• Lapid denounces anti-Israel sentiment

  Former television presenter voices concerns over the actions of lobby groups in Europe, which he says would have painful effect on the Israeli economy

• Carl Icahn's amazing year

  Read full story for latest details.

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• A history of LA's loopy dreamers

  California has always been a hotbed of crazy ideas, the latest is from technology billionaire Elon Musk, who wants to revolutionise travel

• In Debt? The Scary Cost of Tapping Your 401(k)

  Your retirement savings should be a last resort for paying off debt today.

• Falling prices hit Dutch homeowners

  Dutch homeowners stuck in negative equity

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• Cost to raise a kid: $241,080

  Read full story for latest details.

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• VIDEO: Economic impact of Egypt violence

  The BBC's Simon Atkinson looks at the economic impact of the latest violence in Cairo, on both Egyptians and the wider region.

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• A-level economics: How would you fare?

  Sample A-level economics questions in 2012

• Workers earn less but pay more for goods

  Read full story for latest details.

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• Whale catch might not make banks safer

  Indictments in the JPMorgan Chase case run the risk of inducing a false sense of security about the soundness of the financial system

• Global executives keen for Merkel victory

  More than 60% polled in FT/Economist Global Business Barometer believe Angela Merkel's re-election would make them more confident about Europe's prospects

• 'How we afford our kids'

  Here's how five families save, plan and get creative to make child rearing work.

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• Understanding The Three Rs: REITs, The Real Estate Recovery And Rising Interest Rates

  When the Federal Reserve suggested in June that they may consider tapering their massive, monthly bond buying program sooner than expected, market investors interpreted their optimism as a sign that interest rates would likely be rising in the short term. As weeks passed, investors came to the…

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• Norway's salmon exports to China plummet

  Political experts blame the fall on the decision of a Norwegian committee to award the Nobel Peace Prize to a jailed Chinese dissident

• China moves towards bad loans remedy

  Move is one sign that the Chinese government will not entirely bail out the next round of problem loans emerging from China's credit boom

• Surprising foreclosure hot spots

  Read full story for latest details.

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• Misinformation Causes Loss Of Senior Property Tax Rebate

  If you form the wrong tax conclusion from listening to the radio or reading news stories, you might not get a break when you ask for relief.  That is what happened to Richard Kennel in the New Jersey Tax Court. He had gotten the impression that New Jersey had cancelled its property tax…

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• Flood of bad loans to test China's system

  As China's economic growth slows and domestic credit tightens, talk of a rising wave of new bad debts is growing and its bad banks are gearing up

• Ryanair sacks pilot for questioning safety on TV

  DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair has fired one of its senior pilots and is preparing legal action against him for questioning the airline's safety record in a television interview, the company said on Thursday.

• Wal-Mart cuts its sales forecasts

  The world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart, which owns the UK chain Asda, revises down its sales expectations for the year.

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• Dutch gloom as housing bubble deflates

  Consumers spooked by a 30% fall in house prices, while 7% unemployment and a seemingly never-ending series of austerity measures also hit spending

• Pemex expects $10bn investment boost

  Opened up energy sector predicted to create 2.5m jobs by 2025 and attract foreign companies even though they will not be able to book reserves

• Norway gas exports to UK disrupted

  Norwegian gas exports to the UK are disrupted following a loss of power at a platform in the North Sea.

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• Standard Bank: credit concerns

  South Africa's largest bank is still growing its loan book and its earnings, but it is growth in impairment charges that is causing concern

• Analysis: One swallow doesn't make a summer for euro zone

  LONDON (Reuters) - The cheery freeze frame of the euro zone economy last quarter is no guarantee of a happy ending to what has been a horror movie for most of the single currency bloc since the onset of the great financial crisis.

• Microsoft's 45-inch touchscreen costs $150

  Microsoft accelerated Ubi Interactive's Kinect technology, which makes any surface a touchscreen.

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• Romanian and Bulgarian jobs up 26%

  The number of Romanians and Bulgarians working in the UK rose by nearly 26% to 141,000 between April and June, figures show.

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• Market Valuation And Asset Allocation Decisions

  I am often asked how market valuation plays into asset allocation decisions. Should an investor consider reducing equity exposure when the market is trading at a high price relative to earnings? My standard answer is no, but in some situations, yes.

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• Buffett dumps Gannett

  Berkshire Hathaway unloads shares of USA Today publisher, buys Dish Network and GM.

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• US consumer inflation rises to 2%

  The pace of US consumer price inflation increased in July, pushing the annual rate of inflation to 2% - the rate targeted by the Federal Reserve.

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• Kohl's same-store sales increase, shares rise

  (Reuters) - Department store chain Kohl's Corp reported a rise in quarterly comparable-store sales, boosting its shares, after downbeat sales reports from Wal-Mart Stores Inc and Macy's Inc raised fears of a slowdown in consumer spending.

• Dividend Paying Stocks in a Rising Interest Rate Environment?

  The following is excerpted from our latest White Paper, The Value of Dividends. Click here to download the Special Report, to see the results of our Returns & Rising/Falling Rates study and to learn which 20 dividend payers have made the cut as the Prudent Speculator's current favorites.

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• BP's tough talk will backfire, Gulf spill lawyer says

  LONDON (Reuters) - BP's hard-line legal tactics aimed at capping the financial blowout from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil disaster will backfire, according to Joe Rice, negotiator of last year's settlement on behalf of over 100,000 compensation claimants.

• August U.S. homebuilder confidence close to eight-year high

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. homebuilder confidence neared an eight-year high in August as limited supply of new and existing homes and strong buyer demand outweighed higher mortgage rates, data from the National Association of Home Builders on Thursday showed.

• 11 Misunderstood Employee Benefits And How To Make The Most Of Them

  We all know how much our paycheck is, but how many of us really understand our benefits? I recently came across this article that tells the heartbreaking story of a 29-year old firefighter who recently passed away in an Arizona wildfire. Because he was a seasonal rather than a full-time employee,…

• Ecommerce drives warehouse rents up

  Head of Prologis, the world's biggest industrial property landlord, says rapid growth in need is enticing developers to build new warehouses

• How to Explain Being Fired on a Job Interview

  Have your talking points ready about an unfortunate situation.

• Consumer demand for gold hits record high

  Bargain-hunters are snapping up gold jewelry and coins as investors desert the metal and world prices plunge, sending consumer demand to its highest level ever.

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• 8 Ways to Impress Your Boss As a New Employee

  Leave your new employer feeling confident about putting you on the payroll.

• U.S. industrial output unchanged in July

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. industrial production was unchanged in July as a decline in manufacturing output and utilities counteracted an uptick in mining activity.

• Tastemade raises $10m in funding round

  Merchant bank Raine and venture capital fund Redpoint lead investment in YouTube food network amid increasing interest in online video companies

• The Stock Market 'Prediction Charade'

  Current market conditions provide the perfect environment for self-appointed "gurus" to make predictions.

• UK unemployment falls back slightly

  UK unemployment falls by 4,000 in the three months to June to 2.51 million, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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• Ikea warns of unsafe children's beds

  The furniture chain Ikea is recalling thousands of children's beds, because of a design fault.

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• U.S. consumer prices rise as expected in July

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer prices rose as expected in July, which could comfort Federal Reserve officials worried about low inflation as they weigh trimming their massive bond buying program.

• Where To Invest When The Stock Market Bubble Bursts

  NFL Hall of Fame Couch, Bill Parcells, once said, "There are two things in New York, euphoria and disaster." While Parcells was reflecting on his experiences as a football coach in New York, his words can be applied to the stock market. Since 2000, investors have become all too familiar with…

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• Apollo keeps $1.8bn Aviva US deal price

  Concessions by Apollo will allow $1.55bn sale of US arm to proceed in a step that will play a key part in UK insurer's turnround strategy

• Walmart slashes global sales forecast

  World's biggest retailer by sales warns the retail environment remains 'challenging' as its quarterly results fall short of expectations

• Germany poised to overtake U.S. as world's No.2 exporter this year: DIHK

  BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany could overtake the United States to become the world's second-biggest exporter this year, but its share of global trade is likely to dip as its exports lag global expansion, German chambers of commerce said on Thursday.

• New home starts in England up 6%

  The number of new homes being built in England rose by 6% in the three months to June, according to government figures.

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• The 1975 Buffett memo that saved WaPo's pension

  A letter to Katharine Graham offers an early window into how Warren Buffett thinks about investing.

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• AEG 'to dominate London gig venues'

  AEG is on course to take over management of Wembley Arena, giving the firm control of three of the four largest indoor venues in London.

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• Most Visited Cities In The World 2013

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• A Survival Guide To Amsterdam

  Amsterdam is one of the most popular cities in the world to visit, and with good reason. Its scenic canals, meandering cobble stone streets and inventive architecture can satisfy the most ravenous explorer or jaded traveler. There are a wide assortment of user-friendly museums, housing some of the…

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• AUDIO: 'Choose apprenticeships - not Uni'

  Spencer Mehlman - author of website 'Not Going to Uni' urges students to have another look at the apprenticeship route.

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• Corvette: Finally, Detroit's legit Porsche killer

  The Chevrolet Corvette has long been viewed as a crude alternative to German sports cars. Not anymore. The 2014 Stingray really gives Porsche a run for the money.

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• China Mobile says profits up 1.5%

  China Mobile, the world's biggest phone company, says profits rose more than expected in the first half of 2013 from last year .

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• Hot weather boosts July retail sales

  Retail sales in the UK jumped by 1.1% between June and July, boosted by hot weather and adding to hopes of a sustained economic recovery.

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• Virgin Media strikes deal with BT

  BT has struck a deal with Virgin Media to make its new sports channels available to the cable operator's subscribers.

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• A new frontier in the battle for the green belt

  The problem of finding space to build new homes

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• VIDEO: A bumper year for lavender

  For several British lavender farmers, 2013 is proving to be a vintage year.

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• VIDEO: Downturn: Dutch housing bubble bursts

  The Netherlands is struggling with the bursting of a real estate bubble, on a scale only seen in the United States and Spain.

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• Smartphones outsell basic handsets

  Smartphone sales exceed feature phone sales for the first time in the April-to-June period, according to research firm Gartner.

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• AUDIO: Today programme business round-up

  The Today programme's business news with Andy Verity including a look ahead to the official figures out on Thursday which will show what was sold in the shops in July.

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• Blockbusters boost Cineworld takings

  The UK's biggest cinema chain, Cineworld, says big blockbusters helped boost its box office receipts by 10.5% in the first half of the year.

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• Brazil backs oil royalties bill

  Brazil's Congress passes a bill designating all royalties from newly discovered oilfields to education and healthcare.

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• Boeing to probe new Dreamliner fault

  Boeing says it will investigate the wiring defect found in a fire extinguisher system on three of its 787 Dreamliner jets operated by All Nippon Airways.

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• VIDEO: Egypt clashes raise energy fears

  There are concerns that further instability in Egypt could affect the Suez Canal, which is a crucial trade route for Asia and transports oil from the Middle East.

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• VIDEO: Worry over Australia asylum moves

  Political parties in Australia have promised tough measures to stem the flow of asylum seekers, but many of those who have settled there think the policies are bad for business.

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• Is there any such thing as 'road tax'?

  Do motorists or cyclists pay more for the roads?

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• The death of the drive-in cinema?

  Why changing technology threatens the classic US night out

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• Can art change Margate's fortunes?

  Can Margate become the poster town for regeneration?

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• HSBC eyes FIG in equity capital markets push

  The UK bank's new head of equity capital markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa wants to strengthen in FIG and corporate broking

• One risk officer can't rule them all

  New criminal charges against ex-JP Morgan staff reveal a key London risk unit was staffed by just one person in the run up to the London Whale scandal

• Investors plumb the depths of high yield

  Issuance patterns in European high yield this year show strong appetite for deals at the lower end of the ratings spectrum, says Fitch

• Oriel chairman takes board role at SVG

  The UK-listed fund of funds manager recruits former ING Barings chief executive as a non-executive after a string of board changes last year

• RBC Capital Markets hires new research chief

  The former head of equity research in Europe at Nomura, who left the bank amid a shake-up that saw close to 20 departures, will join RBC Capital Markets

• ETP outflows weigh on gold demand

  Outflows from gold exchange-traded products in the second quarter of the year contributed to a record sell off

• Private banks continue hiring spree

  EFG International, Coutts and AMP have all recruited to their teams in the past week

• Bridgepoint secures extra time on 2008 fund

  UK private equity fund receives 'overwhelming' support to extend the investment period of the €4.8 billion fund by a year

• 'Whale' loss charges for JPMorgan ex-traders

  Javier Martin-Artajo and Julien Grout charged with conspiracy, keeping false books and records, wire fraud, and making false filings with the SEC

• 'London whale' in rare deal over charges

  Frenchman Bruno Iksil agrees to co-operate with authorities to avoid charges over the $6bn JPMorgan loss and breaks with tradition in US law

• IRS (Finally) Consolidates All Late S Election Relief Into One Handy Revenue Procedure

  Operating a business as an S corporation can be kinda' nice. Limited legal liability. Pass-through, single-level taxation. All the good stuff an enterprising business owner would hope for out of an entity choice.

• With Mortgage Rates In A Holding Pattern, What Will Housing Prices Do?

  After rising by more than a full percentage point from early May till the end of June, 30-year mortgage rates have more or less leveled off. However, the impact of higher mortgage rates on the housing market is still unknown.

• US bank takeovers: little deal, big picture

  Deals since the crisis, when big lenders merged to survive, have mainly involved small institutions reflecting regulatory scrutiny and valuations

• Red Bull ends dispute with brewery

  Energy drink producer Red Bull ends its dispute with the Norwich micro-brewery which has a similar name.

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• Finance: Balance sheet battle

  Regulators are reviving an old measure to gauge banks' ability to withstand a crash but bankers on both sides of the Atlantic are crying foul

• How I Took Charge Of My Retirement Savings Post-40

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• Five Reasons Why Social Security Retirement Program Needs To Live Long And Prosper

  Yesterday was the Social Security program's 78th birthday. It's a program that's far from broke, but we need to fix it.

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• The Best Places For A Working Retirement In 2013

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• Admiralty Arch developers face hitch

  Local council planners are concerned Prime Investors Capital 'not fully complying' with social housing obligations

• Finding Innovators Among Small Stocks

  Your big payoff may not come from a scientific breakthrough. It may come from a company that looks like .

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• Defunct Opal Group's Leeds tower for sale

  Opal Property Group's flagship property was purpose-built to meet growing demand in a city that is home to more than 53,000 full-time students

• Student housing market matures

  Concern grows that an oversupply of student accommodation in the UK will become a wider problem and potentially depress the sector's future returns

• 7 Ways Women Can Get Back In The Workforce

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• 7 Ways Women Can Opt Back Into the Workforce

  All I can ask is, "What were they thinking?"

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• Court Ruling: Postnup Does Not Waive Spousal Rights To 401(K)

  In last week's article, I wrote that many women begin the divorce process under the false impression that they are not entitled to a share of their husband's 401(k) or other retirement plans. The truth is that, in most states, money invested in retirement plans by either spouse during the…

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• Do You Have a Retirement Care Plan?

  Study finds three-fourths of middle-income baby boomers have no plans for their retirement care.

• Breaking an Apartment Lease: What You Need to Know

  3 tips for breaking a lease so your landlord doesn't take legal action against you.

• To Stay or To Go: What to Do When You Receive a Counteroffer

  Should you stay with your old job on new terms?

• Legal & General in home renting move

  Insurer Legal & General aims to become a major landlord in the UK's housing market, in an effort to redress what it calls "intergenerational injustice".

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• 8 Secrets of Hiring Managers

  You may think you know the tricks of their trade ...

• Three Donors Tell Why They Set Up CRUTs

  Thinking about setting up a charitable remainder unitrust--or CRUT? You put cash or better yet appreciated assets into a trust, and the trust pays you a fixed percentage of the principal as revalued each year – typically for your life – and then what's left in the trust (the remainder) goes to…

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• How to Manage Your Money – and Your Man

  The author of "Queen Bitchionnaire" explains how women can be more financially independent.

• 10 Tips To Avoid Charity Rip-offs

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• Charitable Shelter: How CRUTs Cut Capital Gains Tax

  Are you sitting on a highly appreciated asset--say, a big block of a single stock, a piece of real estate or even a painting--that you'd like to turn into a diversified portfolio of stocks, funds or

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• Are You Armed and Ready for a Job Search?

  A new survey reveals most job seekers need help in even the basic elements of a job search.

• Staying the Course When You Truly Hate Your Job

  Strategies and affirmations to get through the most trying workdays.

• 3 Retirement Rules to Consider Breaking

  Rules of thumb are great, but treat them as a friendly nudge in the right direction instead of the ultimate truth.

• 13 Financial Tips For Newlyweds

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• Newlyweds, Here's How To Manage Your Finances

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• EU 'plans single telecoms regulator'

  The European Commission is thought to be considering a plan for a single telecoms regulator to cover all 28 member states.

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• Why Are There So Few Millionaires?

  Across a wide number of surveys, we find that the vast majority of people – the world over – would very much like to be significantly wealthier than they are today. Over the decades, this finding has been very consistent in good economic times and bad. Generally speaking: rich is good and very…

• Eurozone comes out of recession

  The eurozone has emerged from recession after 18 months of economic contraction, figures indicate.

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• CFO to step down early from Barclays

  Barclays is to carry out a £5.8bn rights issue without its finance director, Chris Lucas, after he said he would leave several months earlier than planned

• Concern over World Cup venue delays

  Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo says the pace of construction must be accelerated if stadiums are to be ready on schedule for the 2014 World Cup.

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• French football sees red over Monaco tax breaks

  French football clubs see red over Monaco's tax breaks

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• Sun shines on real estate deals

  Deals in the real estate sector are continuing over the summer months, with asset managers spotting opportunities

• Chart of the Day: the RBS diaspora

  The great migration of bankers from RBS that began in early 2012 has slowed to a trickle. But where have they all gone?

• JP Morgan promotes Rising Star to risk role

  The US bank continues to beef up its risk oversight in the wake of last year's 'London Whale' trading loss

• Commodity oddities: from piglets to pineapples

• Going round in circles on cost-cutting

  Repeated waves of restructuring and redundancies over the past few years have created an army of paranoid employees

• Deal analysis: Elan hands victory to Perrigo after brutal battle

  The agreed acquisition of the Irish biotechnology company looks set to mark the culmination of one of the most acrimonious takeover battles in recent memory

• High-yield bankers leave Mizuho

  The Japanese bank has struggled to make headway in the sub-investment grade bond market

• Icahn pushes Apple on buyback

  The activist investor has put in over $1.5 billion and is pressing for more cash

• Investment firms buy minority stakes in Bats

  Two US private equity companies take minority stake in Bats Global Markets

• Two charged in JP Morgan 'Whale' trades

  Criminal case against former colleagues of trader who lost billions; US agrees not to prosecute trader himself

• Q&A: VTB Capital looks to China and beyond

  The chief executive of the UK and international business at the Russian investment bank talks to FN about the firm's joint venture in China

• Barclays finance director to leave earlier than planned

  Chris Lucas cites ill health as the reason for his decision to step down over six months early

• Green 'untenable' at Ibrox, say fans

  Rangers supporters groups say Charles Green cannot remain as a club consultant after recent comments and events.

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• Ackman quits JC Penney board

  Departure of the activist investor, who owns an 18% stake in the US retailer, follows several tumultuous days of boardroom disagreements

• Barclays reviews UAE business

  Exit would mark the culmination of plans by former chief executive to pull out of the bank's smallest and least profitable foreign retail markets

• The Worst Money Mistakes to Make on Vacation

  Don't let thefts, accidents and overpriced meals ruin your getaway

• Housing market winners and losers

  Who gains and who loses from rising house prices

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• 4 Surefire Ways to Lose Your Security Deposit

  If you want to get your money back, don't let that leaky sink go unrepaired.

• Tips for Saving Money on Insurance

  A regular review can ensure you're not wasting money or leaving loved ones or yourself unprotected.

• Around the Water Cooler With Nestle Waters Chairman

  Want to boost employee collaboration? Kim Jeffery says you just have to install a water cooler.

• How to Steer Clear of Online Scams

  Don't fall victim to online hackers with these 8 tips.

• 5 Unasked Interview Questions You Must 'Answer' to Get Hired

  Both verbal and nonverbal communication crucial to landing the job.

• Is Detroit to Blame for the Muni Market's Woes?

  How Motor City's bankruptcy petition has affected the municipal bond market.

• 4 Improv Principles That Could Skyrocket Your Career

  Collaboration and teamwork will bolster success.

• Seven charged with match-fixing by ICC

  Seven people are charged with match-fixing by the ICC and another two are charged for not reporting corruption in the game.

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• Is It Time to Sell Your House?

  With the housing market improving, is it time to sell and move to the retirement destination of your dreams?

• How to Overcome the Most Difficult Interview Processes

  Glassdoor releases its list of 25 companies that give the toughest interviews.

• Annuities In Your 401(k)? What You Need to Know

  Annuity guarantees hold appeal. But there's lots of fine print.

• Happy workers don't jump ship

  How to keep your staff from walking out

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• Southeast Asia: 4 Options for Enjoying the Most Affordable Retirement on Earth

  English is widely spoken in the region, the culture is exotic and the people are delightfully welcoming.

• Secrets of Successful eBay Sellers

  Top eBay sellers share their strategies on finding products to sell, writing descriptions and more.

• 5 Tips to Save on Last-Minute Summer Trips

  How to get a five-star experience on a budget.

• How Unemployment is Devastating Retiree Well-Being

  Research shows that joblessness is dimming retirements and leading to early deaths.

• 8 Ways to Graciously Quit Your Job

  Exiting the stage in a classy manner can keep your professional reputation intact.

• Do You Have What It Takes to Work From Home?

  Can you resist the temptation to take your eye off the ball?

• Why Small Businesses Don't Offer Retirement Plans

  Small companies generally provide high-cost retirement benefits, if they offer them at all.

• What to Do Before Every Interview

  How you prepare could make the difference between doing well and failing.

• How to Find and Connect With Small Companies

  A majority of jobs at small companies are filled without ever having been advertised.

• Silicon Alley's first billionaire

  Jon Oringer founded 10 companies before he hit on the idea for Shutterstock, the successful stock-photo website that has made him Silicon Alley's first billionaire.

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• 10 Simple Steps to Shore Up Your Financial Life

  Don't forget these parts of your financial plan.

• Novel Investing Tips for Kids

  In Elissa Brent Weissman's young adult book, the protagonist discovers the joys, and dangers, of day trading.

• 5 Ways to Tap Your Home for Retirement Income

  Your options include downsizing, renting and a Hail Mary reverse mortgage.

• How Credit Scores Affect What You Pay for Your Home

  When it comes buying a home, the higher your credit score, the better.

• 8 Ways Baby Boomers Changed the World

  Baby boomers advanced the nation while also creating challenges for future generations.

• Taking decisions is tough at the top

  When it comes to running a company, nothing can prepare you for the day you actually become chief executive, says the boss of US multi-national GE.

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• 5 Ways to Make Quick Cash

  Suffering from a cash crunch? Here are a few tips to infuse some extra money in your bank account.

• How Obamacare Will Affect Health Insurance Rates by Age Group

  Older consumers shouldn't expect any health coverage price bargains under the law.

• Boost Retirement Contributions with a Spousal IRA

  Spousal IRAs allow couples to maximize retirement savings tax breaks.

• Why You Shouldn't Trust Financial News

  These sources of financial information could be harmful to your wealth.

• 5 Affordable Entertainment Options for Retirees

  You don't need to spend a lot of money to have an exciting retirement.

• The Hardest Working Cities in America

  A real estate website determines which U.S. cities have the hardest workers.

• The Tax Break You're Missing Out On

  Over half of retirement savers fail to max out their IRA.

• 4 Coping Tips for Surviving a Crummy Internship

  Sometimes bad internships happen to good interns. Here's how to deal.

• Avoid These Money Mistakes When Planning a Last-Minute Vacation

  Tips from travel experts on how to minimize costs and maximize the last days of summer.

• How to End Your Summer Internship on a High Note

  Summer's ending. Head back to school with the proper foundation for your career.

• How to Buy Maternity and Kids' Clothes on the Cheap

  Dressing a baby bump or brood of kids? Here's where to find affordable clothes online.

• Bond Basics: Price and Yield

  Bonds are a part of most portfolios, but investors still don't always know how they work.

• The family firm selling via Facebook

  The BBC's Jill Martin visits US clothing company Lolly Wolly Doodle, which is helping to lead the way in selling directly through Facebook.

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• Why Global Funds Are Buying America Now

  The big rise in U.S. stocks has driven equity prices higher than any other market in the world.

• Micha Kaufman on the Future of Freelancing

  The co-founder of Fiverr says the new gig economy is changing people's lives

• 5 Ways Health Care Reform Will Impact Your Finances and Taxes

  Whether you have health insurance or not, here's what you need to know.

• How to Reinvent the Workplace to Satisfy Baby Boomers

  Boomers are the least engaged age group at work but would benefit from employer support.

• The Costs and Benefits of Running a Mobile Business

  Current shop owners share why this non-traditional business model works so well.

• How to Avoid Working One More Year

  Some financially secure workers delay retirement because they fear running out of money too soon.

• The Secret to Making Money on Fiverr

  The newest version of the website lets you earn much more than $5 per gig.

• A Simple Way to Save: Banish Late Fees

  It's easy to forget that penalties for paying late can put a big dent in your budget.

• The Thin Line Between Annoying and Assertive

  What's considered pushy to some may be appropriate behavior to others.

• 8 Errors You Must Stop Making in Your Job Search

  You'll have an easier time job hunting if you modify your habits.

• Is Your Job a Committed Relationship or a Summer Fling?

  Is your latest gig the equivalent of a summer romance, or is it suited for the long term?

• When Should You Delay Retirement?

  Setbacks happen. Here's how to decide on delaying retirement.

• How Students Benefit From University-Bank Partnerships

  College ID cards linked to checking accounts make banking easier for students.

• Why Irish Real Estate is Finally a Buy

  Home prices have decreased significantly, but watch out for the new property tax.

• Feeling Charitable? Use Donor Advised Funds

  Donor advised funds let investors avoid some taxes while donating to charity.

• How to Find Shelter From Financial Storms

  Five steps seniors can take to protect themselves from the impact of crippling federal deficits.

• Why Can't We Follow Simple, Good Money Advice?

  Experts explain why it's so difficult to follow two basic guidelines: Save and don't overspend.

• Around the Water Cooler With a General Motors Vice President

  Diana Tremblay shares tips for taking the driver's seat in your company and career.

• Find Out If Your Partner Is a Money Match

  When it comes to love and finances, you should watch for these red flags.

• Mutual Funds Swapping Managers at Alarming Rate

  Lots of funds are changing leadership this year. Here's what that means for investors.

• The Road Map to a Symbiotic Mentor-Mentee Relationship

  Four tips for developing one of the most beneficial relationships of your career.

• 4 Reasons Hiring Managers Don't Send Rejection Letters

  Insider scoop on why you never heard back about the job you wanted.

• The Best Summer Money Books for Adults

  Personal finance tomes aren't the only kind of reading material that can help you with money

• Clark Howard's Strategies for Saving More, Spending Less

  The radio host's latest book focuses on money moves that have a lasting impact.

• 7 Ways Retirement Is a Young Person's Issue

  Recommended changes in spending, savings and investing will have a great impact on younger generations.

• Do You Need Life Insurance in Retirement?

  Letting your policy lapse can save you money, but there are also a few reasons to keep it.

• Are You Ready For a Career (R)evolution?

  How to keep your skills and abilities ahead of the curve.

• Quick Tips for a Successful Interview From an Interview Coach

  Author Stuart Taylor shares his self-tested interview advice.

• 10 Things Job Seekers Hate About Recruiters

  It can be difficult to add an additional party into an already arduous job search.

• Top 16 Pieces of Career Advice

  Pointed advice for various stages of the job hunting and career success.

• For Consumers, Recession's Effects Still Linger

  Spending is up, even though shoppers are looking for deals

• A Quick Guide to Health Insurance Exchanges

  Find out how to shop for health care coverage with all the changes starting in a few months.

• 7 Rules of Thumb for Retirement Planning

  These helpful strategies could improve your retirement finances.

• 10 Ingredients for Retirement Bliss

  Here's how to make sure your retirement years will be happy ones.

• 4 Résumé Tips for Older Workers

  Looking to launch a second career? Follow these tips to revitalize your résumé.

• How to Distribute Your Retirement Funds

  These 5 options will help you manage your 401(k) account as you get older

• Why Even Rich People Are Having Trouble Getting a Mortgage

  Home prices are rising, but even the well-off are facing obstacles from tight-fisted banks.

• Build Your Own Retirement Plan

  A personalized retirement strategy can help you to retire sooner.

• Test Your Mutual Fund IQ

  A lack of basic financial knowledge could be hurting your investment returns.

• A Word Retirement Savers Must Learn: Fiduciary

  New rules in development could reshape advice and selling practices for 401(k) and IRA retirement funds.

• How to Stand Out and Shine in a Group Interview

  Sitting in the hot seat alongside your competition may feel particularly threatening.

• How to Turn a Long-Distance Job Search Into a New Long-Term Job

  A little extra preparation may be all you need to land a job from afar.

• Put the Kibosh on Your Procrastinating Ways

  10 tips to help you change your habits.

• Cash is a Risky Investment

  Inflation can be as big a risk to you retirement as investment losses.

• The Real Cost of Moving

  From the rental application to the pet deposit, we break down the moving costs to prepare for.

• 3 Retirement Variables You Can Improve

  How to make sure inflation and poor investment returns don't ruin your retirement years.

• Celebrating Old Age Should Happen Every Day

  Aging milestones are nice, but the real joys of achieving old age don't depend on birthdays to observe.

• 5 Financial Decisions That Sound Smart But Are Really Dumb

  From budgeting mishaps to bad purchases, these money mistakes may haunt you.

• How to Avoid New Bank Fees

  New reports suggest consumers often skip over the fine print and get surprised by fees New reports suggest consumers often skip over the fine print and get surprised by fees.

• New York Times Reporter Explains How to Break Your Bad Work Habits

  Charles Duhigg breaks down how habits work and what can be done to change them.

• The Workplace Toolkit: 5 Essentials You Need to Succeed

  Try these five tools to increase your odds of career success.

• Why Employers Don't Want to Hire Overqualified Candidates

  Why is being overqualified so often seen as a bad thing?

• 4 Lists That Cement Your Future

  Lists are a good way to set adaptable goals and maximize potential.

• More Best Money Books for Kids

  Parents and teachers looking to impart financial lessons can start with these titles.

• How to Save More During Sales Tax Holidays

  A guide for finding the best tax-free deals in August.

• NSA Data Fight Could Signal Privacy War

  Technology and legal experts see a widening infowar as new tech tools reach deeper into people's lives.

• 4 Reasons Your Résumé is Thrown in the Trash (And How to Pull It Out)

  Spruce up your formatting and tighten your message.

• Are You Weighing Down Your Retirement?

  5 ways to lose weight and save money.

• How to Prepare to Financially Support Aging Parents

  Financial, health and planning tips so you can help your parents without hurting yourself.

• Around the Water Cooler With Panera's CEO

  Ron Shaich's philosophy: A successful business gives as much as it takes.

• 5 Interview Lessons You Can Learn From Whole Foods

  Job hunters should pay attention to the grocery store's business strategy.

• 3 Ways You Aren't Making the Most of Your 401(k)

  Participating in your retirement saving plan is great, but you need to take these extra steps to make it really pay off.

• 4 Ways to Keep Your Job Search Fresh During the Summer

  This season is ideal for ramping up your job hunt.

• 4 Tricks to Outsmart Retailers and Save on Back-to-School Shopping

  Don't be fooled by early deals on paper and pencils.

• Competing With Cash Buyers in a Tight Housing Market

  In areas dominated by cash buyers, homebuyers who plan to get a mortgage need to go the extra mile.

• Is Your Credit Score Hurting Your Love Life?

  A new survey suggests that romantic partners pay attention to credit history

• Should You Give Your Child an Allowance?

  Expert advice on what age to give an allowance, and whether it should be tied to chores.

• Is It Time to Stop Playing Defense In Stocks?

  The economy's getting better, and that means it's time to take a look at stocks and sectors that do better during times of growth.

• AARP, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Partner on Retirement Plans

  Joint proposal seeks expanded retirement workplace savings programs and public tax benefits.

• The Perils of Using a Retirement Account for College Costs

  Tapping your retirement savings to pay for college often triggers taxes and penalties.

• 5 Retirement Variables Outside Your Control

  Here's how to cope with your biggest retirement fears.

• 6 Tips for Managing Your Time Without Going Nuts

  We all seem to be asked to do more in less the time. But how?

• 5 Secrets You Should Know About HR

  What goes on behind the closed doors of an HR department.

• 8 Ways to Save Money on College Textbooks

  Checking the library and renting books can save students money, so they can spend more on pizza.

• The Best Advice for New Grads With New Jobs

  After college, surviving financially requires a different set of skills.

• 6 Options for Boosting Your Yield in Retirement

  Here's how to get higher returns without taking on an unacceptable level of risk.

• A Day in the Life of Retirement

  A retiree describes how he spends his time.

• Know What Kind of Advisor You Hire

  Beyond designations, there's real differences to consider.

• 4 Ways to Avoid Hefty Overdraft Bank Fees

  It's possible to not get hit with a fee when accidentally falling below your balance.

• The Newest Health Care Worker May Be Your Handyman

  A program called CAPABLE may improve the health of older Americans and save the government money.

• How to Find the Best Back-to-School Deals

  Five simple tips to stretch your back-to-school budget this summer.

• Beware of High Yielding Annuities

  Larger returns are enticing, but you also need to research your provider.

• 3 Cover Letter Tips That Guarantee an Interview

  Tighten your message and reinvigorate your approach to submitting job materials.

• 5 Alternative Ways to Retire Early

  Saving a lot of money isn't the only way to retire young.

• Ethical Lapses on Wall Street

  Wall Street is selling an expertise that does not exist.

• Will High-Tech Ever Grow Up?

  Tech companies pay dividends like mature, stable companies but are still teenagers at heart.

• Help You Help Me: 4 Clever Tips for Managing Your Manager

  An important piece of career success is learning to manage those who manage you.

• Resuscitating a Comatose Résumé in 6 Simple Steps

  Perform triage on potential trouble spots on your résumé.

• 5 Career-Boosting Summer Activities

  The mid-season malaise doesn't have to stifle productivity.

• Surprising Facts About Where Food Comes From

  Kelsey Timmerman travels around the world to discover the source of our meals

• What College Students Should Know About Retirement

  Bio 101 doesn't teach about 401(k)s and IRAs, so here's our retirement crash course.

• The New Science Behind Stock Charts

  Behavioral finance research explains the value of plotting stocks visually.

• How to Not Waste an Inheritance

  An inheritance may make you instantly wealthy, but it could disappear just as quickly.

• Living with ALS: Seeking Independence and Identity

  Driving a specially outfitted van is a nerve-wracking experience but one Hollister Lindley treasures.

• 4 Ways to Re-Energize Your Work Engagement

  How to become a better employee by flip-flopping your feelings about your job.

• 4 Home Improvements That Will Save You Money

  These fixes may not be flashy, but they result in long-term savings.

• Should You Apply For a Job You're Unqualified For?

  The pros and cons of seeking a position past your level of experience.

• Why Everyone Should Aspire to Early Retirement

  Saving as if you'll retire by 40 is useful even if you don't plan to retire young.

• New Tips and Technology to Modernize Your Networking

  Really make a positive impression by trying something new.

• The Best Children's Books for Money Lessons

  When it comes to explaining dad's unemployment or family budgeting, these stories offer parents easy openings.

• 8 Things to Expect – and Suffer Through – When Stuck at Work This Summer

  This season brings new workplace aggravations to the fore.

• Blue-Collar Workers Pay More for Car Insurance

  A consumer group argues that job type and education should not determine auto insurance rates

• Retirement Communities May Provide Big Tax Breaks

  Entrance and monthly fees may be tax deductible for residents if funds are used for medical care.

• 10 Easy Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down

  Beat the heat with these energy-savings tips.

• How to Make More Secure Passwords

  Protect your money and your identity with hard-to-guess words.

• Around the Water Cooler With Dairy Queen's CEO

  John Gainor can spot an efficient employee as well as detect a missing Blizzard ingredient.

• 4 Easy But Essential Steps for Interview Prep

  The info you should know before going into an interview.

• Don't Abandon Bonds Just Yet

  Risks may be high in the bond market now, but they're a valuable part of a balanced portfolio.

• What the Unbundling of Airline Fees Means for Your Wallet

  Want an assigned seat or more legroom on your next flight? It'll cost you.

• Dear Sons: Can We Talk About Death And Dying?

  Some parents avoid family talks about later-life health and finances, but it's often the kids who bail.

• Seduced By Mykonos

  This romantic Greek island is a place worth lingering.

• The Truth About False and Deceptive Advertising

  How to keep ads from getting the best of you (and your wallet).

• What Does It Mean to Be Professional at Work?

  Master this way of thinking and composing yourself early on in your career.

• 10 Reasons to Avoid Retirement

  Retirement can have a negative impact on your finances, health and even your marriage.

• Career Tips for Forward-Looking, Soon-to-Be College Seniors

  Most graduates of a certain age work in jobs that don't require a degree. Be part of the minority.

• Evaluating Your Unwritten Résumé

  Your professional reputation is a marketing document itself.

• Have Brazilian Stocks Finally Hit Bottom?

  Watch default news from the energy sector.

• The 5 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs for Retirees

  The cost of these commonly prescribed medications could bust your retirement budget.

• 3 Steps to Online Investing

  An introduction to the world of online investing for beginners.

• Can Detroit Come Back Again?

  The city that's been in a decline for decades tries to dust the "jewel" again.

• Coping With Changes Due to Aging

  The challenges of aging are likely to interfere with your retirement plans.

• Shopaholics: Are Your Parents to Blame?

  How parents talk to kids could determine whether they become compulsive shoppers

• Taxed or Not: Where to Hold Your Retirement Cash

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• Mortgage Rates Are on the Rise – But It's No Big Deal

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