• Grand Canyon Education: A Good Apple In A Rotten Barrel

  By Scott Fearon : For-profit education companies are having a rough time lately--and deservedly so. Last year, a Senate report exposed most for-profit colleges as little more than scams for siphoning up federal student loan money. Threats of stricter regulation have only increased for-profit…

• Today's Market: Is Tech Really Facing Problems At These Levels?

  By Matthew Smith : Much of the rally in tech stocks has taken place with the absence of one of the generals which helped start the bull market here, and we are of course talking about Apple ( AAPL ). With the latest headlines surrounding who does and does not own Apple shares and the 20% rally in…

• Minority Interests

  By David Trainer : This report is one of a series on the adjustments we make to GAAP data so we can measure shareholder value accurately. This report focuses on an adjustment we make to our calculation of economic book value and our discounted cash flow model . We've already broken down the…

• India curbs capital outflows to aid rupee

  The government unveils fresh limits on capital outflows in efforts to further bolster the weakening rupee in what some analysts are seeing as a desperate move

• 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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• Walmart CEO Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Walmart ( WMT ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 15, 2013 7:00 a.m. ET Executives Carol Schumacher – Vice President-Investor Relations Michael Duke – President and CEO Jeffrey Davis – Senior Vice President and Treasurer William Simon – President and Executive Vice President, Walmart U.S. C.…

• ClearOne: The Clear Leader In Communication Technology

  By Brett Wilson : ClearOne ( CLRO ) is a provider of audio and video equipment. The company produces teleconferencing equipment for commercial and institutional use, but some of the company's products have additional applications in healthcare and education. Although the stock is up 99% since…

• Berkshire Hathaway takes positions in Dish, Suncor

  (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc took new positions in Canada's Suncor Energy Inc and U.S. satellite TV company Dish Network Corp in the second quarter, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday.

• 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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• Lucas Energy: Eagle Ford Acreage Will Be Developed, Financing In Place

  By Josh Young : Lucas Energy ( LEI ) recently announced that it has secured funding to proceed with the development of its asset base. "With the infusion of new capital in place, Lucas will be able to enhance production through low-cost well clean-outs and other work overs. Further, the Company…

• Shares Of Given Imaging Undervalued With Recent Approvals And Pending Colon Pill

  By Chris Katje : Shares of medical company Given Imaging ( GIVN ) traded up 7% on Tuesday after the approval of the company's PillCam SB3 in the United States. That approval, along with a recent deal in Japan, and several upcoming FDA decisions, shares of Given Imaging have plenty more room to…

• MusclePharm Down 15%, But It'll Be Back

  By Frank Aldridge : MusclePharm ( MSLP.OB ) recently reported Q2 earnings and the stock sold off 15% even though there has been a lot of positive news for the company lately. For those not familiar with the company, MSLP develops, manufactures, and markets sports nutrition products in the United…

• Stock futures slip as Fed uncertainty lingers

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures fell on Thursday on continued uncertainty over when, and how quickly, the Federal Reserve will begin to wind down its program to stimulate the world's largest economy.

• Prosperity Lies Within The Deep Basin, But Only If Plains All American Can Find The Right Partner

  By Heather Ingrassia: On Wednesday, August 14th, Plains All American Pipeline ( PAA ) announced the discontinuation of the relationship between its wholly-owned subsidiary, Plains Midstream Canada ULC and Keyera ( KEYUF.PK ) with regard the construction and operation of the proposed Western Reach…

• 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.

• U.S. weekly jobless claims fall to near six-year low

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell to a near six-year low last week, hinting at a pick-up in job growth in early August.

• Daily State Of The Markets: The New Inflation Problem

  By David Moenning : Good Morning. When I entered the financial services business in 1980, inflation at the consumer level (the Consumer Price Index) was running above 14%. The situation was so bad that then-Fed Chairman Paul Volcker had declared war on inflation and was raising interest rates every…

• Dead Money Walking: Sell BlackBerry Before It's Too Late

  By David Alton Clark : Executive Summary I believe BlackBerry ( BBRY ) has now officially been put on life support. I would sell into the recent surge if I was long. I posit BlackBerry is dead money walking. The recent pop in the stock will precede a downward spiral as the rumors of private…

• Our BioPharma Catalyst Watch List

  By Scott Matusow : (Editors' Note: This article covers a micro-cap stock. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks.) Written by Kyle Dennis and Scott Matusow. Both authors hold a long position in Insmed, while Mr. Matusow holds September puts in Mannkind. This week we list…

• 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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• Nashville ETF Faces Hurdles Before Making It To The Big Time

  By Tom Lydon : Nashville may be lauded as one of top business centers in the country but that might not be enough to persuade investors to use an exchange traded fund with a specific focus on the city. LocalShares recently rolled out the Nashville Area ETF ( NASH ) , the first city-specific fund,…

• The 411 On MLP ETFs And ETNs

  By Tom Lydon : Many have piled into master limited partnership exchange traded funds, enticed by prospects of higher yields. However, investors should take a step back and familiarize themselves with the investment before diving in head first. In the first six months of 2013, master limited…

• Egypt death toll passes 500

  Storming of two Islamist protest camps ignites violence across the country and sparks widespread international condemnation

• 4 Key Reasons To Buy Shares Of Whirlpool Corporation

  By Chris Katje : Despite seeing shares climb 25% in 2013, I believe shares of appliance maker Whirlpool Corporation ( WHR ) are undervalued with several growth drivers in the works. The company behind popular brands Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, and Amana, should see shares trade higher…

• Where Have All The Good Jobs Gone? Gone To Part Time ...

  By QFinance : By Anthony Harrington If you want to experience a real sense of dislocation and dizziness, try focusing one eye on a chart of the S&P 500 , marching to ever higher highs, and another on a chart showing full time jobs in the U.S. over time (hint, it goes down, not up). Unless you…

• Book Review: Harry Long's 'You're Welcome Planet Earth: The Most Powerful Trading System Ever Publicly Revealed'

  By Dan Braem: I recently had the pleasure of reading Harry Long's "You're Welcome Planet Earth: The Most Powerful Trading System Ever Publicly Revealed." The book is broken out into two sections. The first section describes Long's systematic approach to investing. The second…

• Sterling's Flight Of Fancy Keeps EUR In Check

  By Dean Popplewell : Finding and acting on "evidence" in this type of market, apathy and liquidity constraints is not easy. It seems that a collection of things is making it difficult for investors to pull that capital market position trigger. The prospect of the U.S. Fed reducing its…

• Kohl's Corp. Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results (Webcast)

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• Wal-Mart results miss expectations

  The world's biggest retailer, Wal-Mart, which owns the UK chain Asda, reports higher quarterly profits in the second quarter that were lower than expected.

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• Strong Phase III Ampion Data Released Wednesday: Setting The Stage For Ampio

  By Tech Guru: On Wednesday, Ampio Pharmaceuticals ( AMPE ) announced positive top line data from the SPRING study of Ampion, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK). Ampio's trial results confirm the pain reduction benefits of Ampion observed in a…

• Aeroflex Holding Corp. Management Discusses Q4 2013 Results (Webcast)

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• QE3: The Fed's Faustian Bargain For The U.S. Economy

  In the legendary German tale, Faust makes a bargain with the devil by which he obtains various worldly advantages for a limited term of 24 years in exchange for forsaking the benefits of heaven for the rest of eternity. In economic terms, a Faustian bargain is a metaphor for a "destruction of…

• 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.

• US regulator clears path for Aviva deal

  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

• Universal HealthRealty Income Trust Dividend Stock Analysis

  By Dividends4Life : Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Universal HealthRealty Income Trust ( UHT ). Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: Company Description: Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in healthcare…

• Emerging Markets: 4 Diversified Pools Offer Smart Investment Option

  By George Putnam : Gold is not the only former darling that has fallen out of favor recently. Emerging market securities, which were on everyone's "must own" list not long ago, have performed poorly over the last couple of years. After peaking in mid-2011, the MSCI Emerging Market…

• Voce Capital Turns Up The Heat On Solta, Demands Sale Of Company

  By Scott Matusow : Yesterday, Voce Capital released a letter sent to the Solta Medical ( SLTM ) Board of Directors (BOD) expressing its displeasure in the company's appointment of Mark M. Sieczkarek as interim CEO of the company. Last year, Voce's continual criticism of Obagi Medical…

• 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.

• Wal-Mart sales disappoint as consumers curb spending

  (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted disappointing quarterly U.S. sales on Thursday as shoppers pinched by higher payroll taxes and gas prices made fewer trips to its stores, and the discount retailer lowered its revenue and profit forecasts for the year.

• BioCryst Pharmaceuticals: BCX 4161 And Peramivir... Buyer Beware

  By Henry Su : BioCryst Pharmaceuticals ( BCRX ) has been an outstanding performer this year. Its share price has moved from a 52 week low of $1.08 to a recent high of $6.47. The share price has subsequently fallen to $5.66 post its $20.2m capital raising, but BioCryst and its shareholders are still…

• Ford Europe sees no quick end to price war

  FRANKFURT/DETROIT (Reuters) - Europe's car market may have finally stopped shrinking, but a manufacturers' price war will not let up until sales increase significantly, a senior Ford executive said.

• China widens drug corruption crackdown

  China is upping the stakes in its crackdown on corruption in the healthcare industry, as a second government agency launches an investigation and another drug firm, Novartis, comes under scrutiny.

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• Choosing Your Game

  By Edward Schneider : Successful investing depends not only on how smart you are, but who you are competing with. A certain skill level is a prerequisite to effectively compete. In fact, for all but the largest investment groups, specialization in a particular area helps maintain that information…

• SA Pro: Top Long And Short Ideas, Wednesday August 14

  This is a copy of the SA Pro Top Long And Short Ideas daily report sent exclusively to Pro subscribers on Wednesday, August 14. It was made fully available on Seeking Alpha twenty-four hours later. Dear SA Pro subscriber, This is your daily report for Wednesday, August 14, with today's top long…

• Kohl's profit forecast misses Wall Street estimates

  (Reuters) - Department store chain Kohl's Corp forecast current-quarter earnings below analysts' estimates after reporting a 4 percent drop in second-quarter profit.

• 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 Case For Investing In Green-Field Projects

  By Christopher Holt : By Allaboutalpha EDHEC-Risk has posted a fascinating new paper about credit risk in infrastructure investment. The paper, co-authored by Frédéric Blanc-Brude, and Omneia R. H. Ismail, speaks to a public policy question that has received a hearing in several countries since…

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• Romanian and Bulgarian jobs up 26%

  The number of Romanians and Bulgarians working in the UK rose by a quarter in three months, official figures say.

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• E-Commerce China Dangdang, Inc. Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results (Webcast)

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• Stocks soft as bond yields hit new highs

  Caution over how the market will perform should the Federal Reserve begin reducing stimulus appears to counter recent better economic news

• 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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• 2013 Executive Fantasy League: The starting lineup

  Meet our Murderers' Row of team players who know that success counts only when it's for the whole enterprise.

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• China's underdog market rallies

  Shenzhen stocks have soared 16% this year, while more established Shanghai has faltered.

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• High-speed trading whammy

  As off-exchange trading increases, investors may not be getting the best price on stocks.

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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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• Stocks slip ahead of economic data

  Stocks look set to slip lower again Thursday as investors wait for economic reports that could provide more clues on when the Fed will start to tighten monetary policy.

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• HKEx CEO says close to picking new LME chief

  HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEx) is close to picking a new CEO for the London Metal Exchange and will make an announcement in due course, Chief Executive Charles Li said on Thursday.

• Star central banker brought down to earth

  Hailed as the savior of the U.K. economy when appointed nine months ago, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney is facing growing skepticism just seven weeks after taking up office.

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• Obamacare's taxes would live past defunding

  Having failed in their many attempts to repeal Obamacare, some conservative Republicans are now trying to defund it.

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• Defunding Obamacare won't stop it entirely

  Republicans have not succeeded in repealing Obamacare. So now a group of conservatives are pushing to block any federal funding from being used to implement and enforce the new law.

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• Cisco to cut 4,000 jobs

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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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• Investment moguls' latest moves

  Filings with the SEC detailed the holdings of such investing superstars as George Soros.

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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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• It's time for Bezos to disclose his politics

  No matter what Jeff Bezos says now, once his purchase of the Post closes, he's almost certain to begin imposing his standards and beliefs in its pages.

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• Haiti's mobile redemption

  Digital wallet is helping lift island nation out of poverty while generating impressive profits for wireless carrier Digicel Group

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• Journalist jobs are picking up

  Jobs for journalists are on the upswing.

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• Global shares, dollar lower as investors fret about the Fed

  LONDON (Reuters) - World shares edged lower and the dollar fell on Thursday as uncertainty over when U.S. Federal Reserve will begin cutting its monetary stimulus offset a brighter economic picture in Europe.

• 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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• UK retail sales pick up sharply

  Supermarkets report the hot summer weather is partly to thank for helping food sales increase at fastest pace in more than two years

• New iPhone, 4G technology may mean Apple, China Mobile tie-up closer

  SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - The stars may be aligning for a long-awaited deal between Apple Inc and China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile carrier, that could help the iPhone maker claw back lost ground in its most important growth market.

• Ford Europe sees no quick end to price war

  FRANKFURT/DETROIT (Reuters) - Europe's car market may have finally stopped shrinking, but pricing pressure will remain fierce until sales volume picks up considerably, a senior executive at U.S. carmaker Ford told Reuters.

• Key Euribor rate steadies as ECB rate cut expectations fade

  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The key Euribor bank-to-bank lending rate was unchanged on Thursday, consolidating gains from the prior session when data showing the euro zone emerged from recession in the second quarter dented hopes for another ECB rate cut.

• 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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• Cisco cutting 4,000 jobs, CEO sees slow progress

  (Reuters) - Network equipment maker Cisco Systems Inc is cutting 4,000 jobs, or 5 percent of its workforce, as it makes a fresh attempt to reduce costs and refocus on growth areas in the face of uncertain demand for its networking equipment.

• 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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• Careers guide A-level choices

  The number of students being awarded top A-level grades drops this year as pupils opt for more challenging subjects such as maths and sciences

• China widens probe into drug pricing

  Shanghai authorities instruct hospitals to look for wrongdoing in buying and prescribing, while central government expands net to other industries

• Japan signals corporate tax cut a long shot as deflation eases

  TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese policymakers indicated they favor tax incentives to lift weak business investment rather than a cut in corporate taxes, as the government signaled confidence its stimulus policies had put the economy on the path to escape deflation.

• 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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• China's Sun Art goes online to chase retail boom

  HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's biggest hypermarket chain Sun Art Retail Group Ltd is taking on Wal-Mart Stores Inc in the booming domestic e-commerce sector as it seeks new ways to maintain its market share in the face of fierce competition.

• 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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• Analysis: Asia's great investor rotation flows to North from South

  SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Alongside the great rotation from bonds to equities and from emerging to developed markets that has been 2013's overriding investment theme, Asia is seeing its own migration in portfolio flows: from the South to North.

• Exxon, Shell advance in Newfield's Asia auction: sources

  HONG KONG/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Energy majors Exxon Mobil Corp and Royal Dutch Shell are among the suitors advancing to the next round of bidding for Newfield Exploration Co's Malaysian and Chinese oil and gas fields valued at about $1.2 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

• 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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• H&M comparable sales fall in June for first time since March

  STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - The world's second-biggest apparel retailer Hennes & Mauritz on Thursday unexpectedly posted a small decrease in July like-for-like sales, the first monthly drop since March.

• Abe skips war shrine visit to ease tensions

  Japan's PM avoids political clash with country's neighbours by not visiting Yasukuni war shrine to mark 68th anniversary of end of second world war

• 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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• China's Tencent reports weak profit

  Tencent Holdings, China biggest online firm, reports weaker-than-expected profit for the April to June quarter amid higher marketing costs.

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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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• Ex-bosses at JPMorgan unlikely to face charges in 'Whale' scandal

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - The JPMorgan Chase & Co executives who supervised the traders at the center of the "London Whale" scandal are unlikely to face any charges over a trading debacle that cost the largest U.S. bank more than $6.2 billion, people familiar with the probe said.

• Lenovo mobile devices outstrip PC sales

  Chinese group sold more smartphones and tablets than PCs last quarter, as it seeks to replicate its rise to the top of the PC market

• Surprising foreclosure hot spots

  While housing markets across the country are recovering from the deepest throes of the foreclosure crisis, others are just stumbling into it -- and they aren't exactly the places you'd expect.

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• Judge allows California case against Standard & Poor's to proceed

  (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has allowed the California attorney general's office to proceed with a lawsuit accusing Standard & Poor's of misleading investors by inflating its credit ratings that led to investment losses, rejecting the rating agency's effort to dismiss the case, a court…

• Hong Kong's Richard Li to tap ex-AIA deputy as new insurance CEO: sources

  HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong businessman Richard Li, the youngest son of Asia's richest man, will appoint a former top executive at AIA Group Ltd as the CEO of his new insurance company, according to people with direct knowledge of the move.

• Lenovo doubles mobile device sales

  Lenovo, the world's biggest maker of PCs, reports a 23% jump in profits as sales of mobile devices doubled.

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• Verizon delays acquisitions of Canadian wireless firms: report

  (Reuters) - Verizon Communications Inc has decided to put off the acquisition of two small Canadian wireless companies until after a government auction of wireless licenses in January, a Canadian newspaper said, citing people familiar with the matter.

• Japan government spokesman: No truth PM Abe instructed corporate tax cut

  TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday there is no truth to a report that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructed ministers to consider cutting the country's corporate tax rate.

• VIDEO: Two Koreas reach deal on Kaesong

  Korean officials reach an agreement about the Kaesong joint industrial zone, but details of when it might re-open are unclear.

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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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• Cisco announces 4,000 job cuts

  Network equipment giant Cisco Systems announces plans to cut 4,000 jobs, about 5% of its workforce.

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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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• Manning 'sorry' as he faces jail

  'I am sorry I hurt people. I'm sorry that I hurt the United States,' Bradley Manning tells a sentencing hearing at his court martial

• 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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• IAG announces Airbus A320 orders

  International Airlines Group announces orders and options for up to 220 Airbus A320 aircraft, with more than half for its Spanish budget airline Vueling.

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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

• How do you hide a London Whale?

• 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

• Lancashire MPs seek extra fracking sweeteners

  Conservative and Labour MPs in Lancashire are joining forces to demand more money for their constituents in return for "fracking rights"

• '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

• 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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• VIDEO: UK unemployment falls by 4,000

  Unemployment in the UK has fallen by 4,000 in the three months to June, leaving 2.51 million out of work, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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• Best places for job growth

  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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• IAG orders $5.4bn Airbus jets for Vueling

  Low-cost carriers have expanded their short-haul operations at the expense of European flag carriers including BA, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa

• Cisco cuts jobs amid unstable demand

  Despite fourth-quarter results that were in line with expectations, shares fell almost 10% as the company said it would cut 4,000 staff

• 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.

• Which car is faster? Take CNNMoney's drag race quiz

  Here are five interesting 0-60 matchups of cars in similar classes. Some of the winners - and losers - will surprise you.

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• Be a mentor: Get ahead by giving back

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• 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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• Microsoft to fund remake of BBC cult classic

  The deal represents the latest move to create new video programming for the Xbox, which it has repositioned as an entertainment hub

• Fiscal discipline hailed as eurozone rises

  Currency bloc grows 0.3% in second quarter, while Germany's economy grows 0.7% and France confirms it has pulled out of a mild recession

• 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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• The heat is still on Hollande

  The president's team is hoping that 'something will turn up' to boost French exports. It is not an elegant posture

• America's doctors need a cultural shift

  Just as bonuses in finance have encouraged unnecessary deals, an 'eat what you treat' system can tempt doctors to offer excessive treatments

• The Best Places For A Working Retirement In 2013

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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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• 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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• Central banks fail to convince investors

  Increases in UK and eurozone market interest rates would almost certainly have been even greater than has been the case without 'forward guidance'

• 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

• Boeing to probe fresh Dreamliner fault

  All Nippon Airways delays a flight after finding a wiring defect in the latest glitch to affect the US manufacturer's most sophisticated passenger jet

• Northeast hardest place to find work

  Young people find it hard to find work, with the mismatch between their skills and the needs of employers presenting the region with a big problem

• 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.

• 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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• 10 Tips To Avoid Charity Rip-offs

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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

  Congratulations, newlyweds!

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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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• Bank rate team back forward guidance

  Bank of England rate-setters voted 8-1 for the new forward guidance policy, but differed on the inflation "knockout", latest minutes show.

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• Weak rupee fuels Indian inflation

  India's inflation rate rises by more-than-expected in July as a weaker currency brought higher import costs.

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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

• If 30% Of Pay Is Benefits, What About Independent Contractors?

  Compensation experts say most people get much of their pay in benefits. Figures vary materially, but benefits in some cases can amount to a whopping 30% of pay. Put differently, employers may fund another 30% in benefits on top of the salary listed on your W-2. Why Most Employees Make Up to 30%…

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• 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

• 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

• MPs deny homes boost will cause bubble

  The government says schemes have boosted mortgage lending to highest level in 5½ years and is encouraging developers to build new homes

• Resolution: third time lucky

  Clive Cowdery's UK insurance consolidation vehicles have a record of one hit and one miss. A third effort, this time in the US, is on the way

• Willis passive plan alarms small insurers

  Insurance broker Willis is set to sign up several leading London insurers to a "passive" underwriting scheme that critics warn will hit small rivals

• 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.

• Willis seeks return to its UK roots

  Dominic Casserley, the new chief of the New York-listed insurance broker, plans to diversify the shareholder base with more British institutions

• Foxtons to file for IPO as soon as August

  The flotation could raise as much as £400m, say those with knowledge of the situation, as the group seeks to take advantage of a strong housing market

• The Ongoing Feud Of The National Enquirer's Pope Family

  Perhaps this tale should be unsurprising considering it involves heirs of the tabloid fortune built around the concept:  "Inquiring minds want to know!"  Two of the heirs of the tabloid founder, Generoso Pope, have engaged in dueling lawsuits for years -- culminating in allegations of…

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• Tips for Saving Money on Insurance

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

• Mizuho seeks international expansion

  Hiroshi Motoyama says he wants to use the bank's extensive relations with Japanese corporate clients to expand its reach internationally

• How To Invest Your $200,000,000 Portfolio

  Like hints from Heloise, I try to pack this column with practical, money-saving tips and news you can use.   A group of super-high-net worth investors have just shared their asset allocation secrets with each other, and I'm going to share them with you.  First, earn $200,000,000.  Ready? …

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• 4 Mistakes To Avoid When Building New Financial Services Companies

  Building a new financial services company, or any company, is challenging. The potential upside is worthwhile - particularly within financial services - but the roadblocks make success difficult to attain. When we started ReadyForZero, we were relatively new to financial services and knew there…

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• 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.

• Rajan can lift India's corporate torpor

  Business chiefs could be much more vocal about the need to improve performance in many of the sectors and companies below the top rank

• 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.

• 21.6 Billion Reasons The Luxury Industry Needs Oprah And Her Friends

  The Boston Consulting Group estimates that US$130 billion is spent per year on luxury fashion and accessories including US$38,000 handbags. Of course, the vast majority of goods sold are priced considerably less, and we learned even billionaires such as Oprah Winfrey hedge at such sky-high prices.…

• CVC to buy UK warranty provider for £750m

  Domestic & General auction takes place amid increased regulatory scrutiny of insurance practices by the newly created Financial Conduct Authority

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

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

• Military Retirement Pay Veterans Benefits And Divorce Make For Tax Confusion

  The way tax rules interact with divorces rules is complicated enough.  Throw in military retirement rules and it can get very confusing.  In the case of Elmer Nuss, it looks like the Administrative Law Division of the Alabama DOR came up with a reasonable response, but it also seems like it…

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• Texas aims to be commercial spaceflight hub

  Texas tries to take advantage of commercial space travel

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• Happy workers don't jump ship

  How to keep your staff from walking out

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• S Corporation Shareholder-Employee Loses Reasonable Compensation Case, Sun Rises In East

  The forty-year history of S corporation reasonable compensation battles between the IRS and taxpayers reads as lopsided as Globetrotters versus Generals, and unfortunately, we ain't the Globetrotters.

• 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.

• Quick Tips for a Successful Interview From an Interview Coach

  Author Stuart Taylor shares his self-tested interview advice.

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

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

• 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.

• A Word Retirement Savers Must Learn: Fiduciary

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

• Test Your Mutual Fund IQ

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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

  How to split your savings between taxed and non-tax accounts.

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

  Homeowners shouldn't panic over the recent spike in mortgage rates.

• Age Bias Laws Might Not Help Older Workers

  During tough economic times, older workers are not protected by age discrimination laws, study finds.

• Is It Worth It to Get a Master's Degree?

  With the job market sluggish, many are choosing to go back to school.

• Should You Hire Your Own Private Judge?

  You can't buy your own verdict, but you can pay for a speedier trial.

• Why Are You Leaving Your Job? 4 Simple Tips For Answering a Difficult Interview Question

  Answer this question well and position yourself for success.

• Why Retirement Accounts Won't Help You Retire Early

  People who retire in their 50s often face penalties for early 401(k) and IRA withdrawals.

• 10 Things They Don't Tell You About Your First Internship

  From punctuality to dress code, here are some intern pointers.

• 11 Reasons to Give Your Teen a Clothing Allowance

  Back-to-school clothes shopping doesn't have to cause a shouting match.

• Indefensible Decisions by Pension Fund Managers

  Pension consultants don't always select investments that are appropriate for plan participants.

• Why Even Single People Need Life Insurance

  People without dependents can plan ahead to protect their future families

• Should You Worry About More Bad Housing Numbers?

  A drop in housing starts shows rising interest rates are biting – but it looks like a flesh wound.

• Save Money on Summer Travel by Avoiding ATM Fees

  How to minimize bank fees while vacationing abroad.

• What to Say to Pesky Debt Collectors

  New tools from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau make it easier to respond.

• How Technology Will Support an Aging America

  New technologies are forming a growing industry to help seniors age in place at home.

• How Much Should You Pay for a Pet Deposit?

  What to know when moving into a rental with a furry roommate.

• Lesson From a Market Panic: Beware of 'Safe' Yields

  Which dividend stocks are best for rising rates?

• How to Pay Less in Taxes

  Lessons in minimizing your tax burden from tax expert Karl Frank.

• Timeless Moves for a Successful Retirement

  In any market, these strategies will help you build wealth for the future.

• Do Childless Employees Get the Shaft at Work?

  Some companies may give more perks to people with children.

• The Solution for Achieving Personal Financial Security

  High unemployment has become the new normal. It's time to take back the reins.

• 5 Things to Know About Taking Time Off Work

  It may surprise you to learn what you are and are not entitled to receive.

• Should You Buy Whole Life Insurance?

  How to determine if whole life insurance is right for you.

• Can You Afford to Be a Politician?

  As civic-minded people know, politics is a money game. Do you have what it takes to play?

• 4 Reasons Even Employed People Need to Network

  Networking effectively is still important after a job has been secured.

• 6 Ways Recruiters Use LinkedIn to Headhunt

  Have you ever wanted to get inside the head of a headhunter?

• Where Are Baby Boomers Going to Live?

  A low cost of living and proximity to family are more important to boomers than nicer weather.

• What Women Want – At Work

  Insights into what women are truly looking for in a job and workplace.

• Estate Planning Lessons From James Gandolfini

  The Sopranos star left a large estate that's subject to a big tax bill

• Medicare, Social Security Are Bargains for Beneficiaries

  Many people pay hundreds of thousands dollars less in payroll taxes than they receive in benefits.

• A Year On, Impact of 401(k) Fee Rules is Mixed

  Fee disclosure rules have prompted some change in the industry, but everyday savers still need more education.

• How to Plan a Cheaper Summer Vacation

  Sharing trips with friends and cashing in on rewards can make for a more affordable getaway.

• Around the Water Cooler With CVS Caremark's Helena Foulkes

  Confused about the new health care law? A CVS EVP boils it down for employees and employers.