• Trade role is chance to echo BT turnround

  Mobile services, where BT has been weak since the sale of O2 more than a decade ago, will be a focus following the acquisition of 4G spectrum

• Insiders Are Buying Silver Bay Realty Trust

  By Markus Aarnio : The Vanguard REIT Index ETF ( VNQ ) was trading as low as $19.95 in March 2009. The index is currently trading at $65.45 or 228.1% above the low made in March 2009. (click to enlarge) In this article, I will feature one REIT that has seen intensive insider buying during the…

• Why 'Rock Star' Einhorn Picked Apple Over Microsoft (And Why You Should Too)

  By Insider Monkey : By Jake Mann Known as a rock star David Einhorn is one of the hedge fund industry's few managers that can truly move the market. Whether it was his high profile short thesis on Chipotle ( CMG ) last year, his bearish call on Green Mountain Coffee ( GMCR ) in 2011, or his…

• SAC will not speed return of external capital

  At the start of year, SAC managed $15bn, around $6bn of which belonged to outsiders. Most of that external capital was expected to be redeemed by a Friday deadline

• Companhia Paranaense de Energia Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Companhia Paranaense de Energia ( ELP ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 16, 2013 10:00 am ET Executives Luiz Eduardo da Veiga Sebastiani - Chief Financial & Investor Relations Officer, Investment Portfolio Manager and Member of Disclosure Committee Vlademir Santo Daleffe - Chief Distribution…

• Stocks headed for 2nd straight losing week

  Stocks declined for a third straight day Friday, on pace to end a second week in a row in the red.

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• Can Cisco Continue Its Excellent Run?

  By Adetokunbo Abiola: Cisco ( CSCO ) has appreciated by about 34% in the last one year. The company's accelerated sales have created shareholder value and generally left the market with a nice impression of its CEO John Chambers. Thanks to favorable conditions, the company recorded a revenue…

• 6 Stocks Meeting The Goal Of Higher Dividends

  By Dividends4Life : I have stated many times that my goal is to create an ever-growing income stream from dividend growth stocks . In addition, it is my desire to beat the S&P 500 over time. That said, I rarely look at the capital performance of individual stocks. What I do watch is the ability…

• Cadence: Comments On Patent Office Re-Examination Of Key Cadence Patent

  By Smith On Stocks : Cadence ( CADX ) just announced that the US patent office has issued an initial action on the re-examination of one of two patents covering Ofirmev, the '222 patent on formulation. The PTO rejected certain claims in the patent while upholding others. However, all of the…

• Portola Pharmaceuticals' CEO Discusses 2Q 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc. ( PTLA ) 2Q 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript August 15, 2013 08:30 AM ET Executives Alexandra Santos - Director of Corporate Communications and IR Bill Lis - Chief Executive Officer Mardi Dier - Chief Financial Officer John Curnutte - EVP of Research and…

• Garmin Offers A Safe 4.6% Yield

  By The Outsider: Usually technology companies don't pay high-dividend yields, as the need to invest in future growth makes management's reluctant to distribute cash to shareholders. Therefore, these companies generally have strong balance sheets but below-average dividend yields. Garmin (…

• Is Household Debt Still 'Too High'?

  By Cullen Roche : Mark Gongloff has a good piece in the Huffington Post on households and debt. He says household debt is still too high. But he looks at nominal debt levels without comparing them to anything else. I think you have to put this in the right perspective because high debt levels are…

• SAC likely to face fresh redemption requests at Friday deadline

  BOSTON (Reuters) - Billionaire hedge fund manager Steven A. Cohen may see the last of his outside investors ask for their money back by midnight on Friday.

• 'Day of Rage' in Egypt leaves dozens dead

  Muslim Brotherhood protests the first since the storming of two pro-Morsi camps that resulted in the death of hundreds of people on Wednesday

• Housing Starts And Building Permits In Line With Forecasts

  Hickey and Walters ( Bespoke ) submit: This morning's release of Housing Starts and Building Permits for July came in pretty much in line with forecasts. In the case of Housing Starts, July's total was 896K on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR), which was slightly below the…

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• Why Mattel Continues To Dominate The Dolls Category

  By Lutz Muller : Dolls, Dolls, Dolls - Through Ups and Downs, the Doll Market Perseveres If you just look at the overall sales picture of dolls and plush in the United States, you see a picture so dismal you would want to emigrate. This is what NPD numbers tell us: (click to enlarge) Source…

• Bear Stearns funds' liquidators settle with JPMorgan

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co has reached a settlement with the liquidators for two Bear Stearns mortgage-laden hedge funds whose collapse in 2007 sent waves through the subprime securities market.

• Japan's past and future meet at Zero

  Controversy over a new film highlights a change in attitudes since the 1990s, when most Japanese thought the country had not atoned for wartime aggression

• The Most Baffling Government Chart Ever

  By Lou Basenese : When Friday rolls around, we roll out the charts. This week, we're serving up a timely snapshot on the unhealthiest balance sheets in the world. We're sharing the most mind-boggling government streak ever. It's up to 88 days (and counting). Quick, somebody call the…

• Merck halts Zilmax sales, to study cattle feed additive

  CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. drugmaker Merck & Co said on Friday it is temporarily suspending sales of its Zilmax animal feed additive in the United States and Canada following concerns about use of the product, which is given to cattle to increase their weight before slaughter.

• Exclusive: FDA says working with Merck, USDA on cattle drug Zilmax

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it was working with drugmaker Merck & Co and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to gather information on the cattle feed additive Zilmax and determine if it is unsafe.

• ECRI Recession Watch: Weekly Update

  By Doug Short : The Weekly Leading Index [WLI] of the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI) is at 131.2, a decline from last week's 131.5 (a downward revision from 131.8). The WLI annualized growth indicator (WLIg) declined to 4.7 from last week's 4.9%. Last year ECRI switched focus to…

• Recession Scared Students Into Managing Their Money

  The Great Recession left a lasting impact on today's 20-somethings

• U.S. regulators warn Wall Street to prepare for hurricane season

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. financial market regulators warned Wall Street on Friday to get its act together as the hurricane season approached by reviewing business continuity plans and other preparations for potential disruptions.

• Chicago Stock Exchange to pay fine to settle SEC charges

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Chicago Stock Exchange will pay $300,000 to settle civil charges accusing the exchange operator of violating market rules designed to protect investors from having their trades executed at inferior prices, U.S. regulators said.

• Activists keep fighting despite setbacks

  A string of setbacks raises the question of whether wider shareholder enthusiasm for activism that gives agitators their power has begun to wane

• As Rumors Of A Nokia Tablet Swirl, Potential Sales Could Positively Impact Earnings Growth

  By Heather Ingrassia: On Friday, August 16 it was announced that Microsoft-news.com had leaked what it claims are the specifications for an upcoming Nokia ( NOK ) Windows RT 8.1 ( MSFT ) tablet. The rumors of a proposed tablet first surfaced in July of this year when The Verge noted that Nokia was…

• Pfizer Starts New Remoxy Trial - Outlook Bullish For Durect And Pain Therapeutics

  By Red Acre Investments: Pfizer ( PFE ) has filed a new clinical trial this week for its drug candidate PF-00345439. We believe a long position in DRRX or PTIE may be warranted based on this development as outlined herein. A quick check of previous clinical trials shows that this internal identifier…

• Anacor's Drug Tavaborole Should Receive FDA Approval

  By Beacon VP Investments: On May 29, 2013, Anacor Pharmaceuticals ( ANAC ) announced successful completion of pre-NDA (New Drug Application) communication with the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) related to tavaborole, Anacor's lead drug candidate for the treatment of…

• GM to recall nearly 300,000 Chevrolet Cruze cars

  General Motors has announced plans to recall nearly 300,000 Chevrolet Cruze cars from model years 2011 and 2012 due to a problem with their brake assist systems.

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• Hedging Big Bank Risk In The Eurozone: Is It Possible?

  By Donald van Deventer : On January 20, 2013 Kamakura Corporation reported on trading volume in credit default swaps for non-U.S. banking firms for the 129 weeks ended December 30, 2012. This note updates that analysis for the 155 weeks ended June 28, 2013. We confirm our earlier results that there…

• Shorting US bonds boosts Rothschild fund

  Lord Rothschild said RIT Capital had decreased holdings in emerging markets and increased its positions in the US economy in the first half

• 13F Watch: Managers Add Financials And Trim Energy As Hedge Funds Remain Under Fire

  By CFA Institute Contributors : By David Larrabee, CFA In the second quarter of 2013, institutional investors added to their equity holdings in the financial sector while reducing their exposure to energy stocks. Among the most widely held stocks, portfolio managers as a group added to positions…

• Trulia Bubble Watch: Home Prices 5% Undervalued, Far Cry From Bubble

  Chief Economist at  found that only two of the 100 largest metros – Orange County and Los Angeles – have prices that are more than 10% overvalued, while more than four out of five metros still look undervalued, despite the price recovery.

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• Wall Street falls; retailers, utilities hit

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks fell on Friday, following the largest one-day drop in almost two months a day earlier, as retailers took a beating after reporting lackluster earnings and high-dividend names were hurt by rising interest rates.

• Linn Energy's 25% July / August Upside Tops Basic Materials Sector Dogs

  By Fredrik Arnold : Results from the basic materials sector stocks calculated as of August 2, 2013, projecting gain results one year hence showed Linn Energy ( LINE ), the independent oil and gas firm specializing in the acquisition and development of properties, led the sector with a 25.38% price…

• Judge tosses out Icahn's fiduciary claims against Dell Inc

  WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - The judge presiding over Carl Icahn's lawsuit against Dell Inc on Friday dismissed the activist billionaire' s claims that the company and its board breached their fiduciary duties by accepting Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell's $25 billion takeover…

• Seneca Foods Is Undervalued And A Prime Takeover Target

  By John Leonard : Seneca Foods ( SENEB ) trades below its peers and recent industry M&A deal multiples despite a strong presence in the growing private label food market. Company overview SENEB produces and distributes processed fruits and vegetables through all distribution channels…

• Microsoft Surface No Match For Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab

  By Kofi Bofah : On October 31, 2012 , Apple ( AAPL ) filed its 2012 annual report with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For its 2012 fiscal year, Apple shipped 58.3 million iPad units. This performance accounted for $32.4 billion out of Apple's $156.5 billion in 2012 total net sales. In…

• Sony-Viacom deal won't jolt TV industry

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• The Urbanization Fallacy

  By Michael Pettis : The latest default bull argument supporting higher levels of growth in China than I believe possible is the urbanization argument. Beijing is planning another major urbanization push, and according to this argument China can resolve the problem of wasted investment by investing…

• Shrimp prices' jumbo rise

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• Dumpster Diving - Is DryShips Worth A Gamble?

  By SmartStops : In a series of articles I'm calling "Dumpster Diving," I will be examining stocks that have been out of favor in an effort to determine if there is a value play to be had or if the stock is simply a value trap. I will discuss why the stock has been out of favor, the…

• Rose Rock Utilizing Its Potential To Achieve New Milestones

  By ResearchCows : Formed by SemGroup in 2011, Rose Rock Midstream, L.P. ( RRMS ) , a Delaware limited partnership based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, engages itself in owning, operating, developing and acquiring a wide range of midstream energy assets. Rose Rock is engaged in the business of crude oil…

• The Market Could Disappoint Bears Forecasting Huge Pullback Ahead Despite August Slump

  We are now past the mid-point of the Dog Days of August, and so the stock market is where the bears think it should be – down and sinking. The Dow and S&P 500 are down nine out of the past sessions. So those who have been clamoring for a sharp pullback are probably starting to feel very…

• U.S. consumer confidence dips; housing starts miss forecasts

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment ebbed in August and residential construction rose less than expected last month, potentially dimming hopes of an acceleration in economic activity in the third quarter.

• US stocks struggle as bond yields climb

  Equities drop as signs from US labour market reinforce expectations Fed could soon start scaling back its quantitative easing programme

• Holder is right to question war on drugs

  The problem is a familiar one in recent American history: collective security has been sought at the price of personal freedom

• Vail Resorts: Owning The Mountain, Shredding The Gnar

  By Mike Arnold : I am an admitted snow junkie, and I like winter just as much as summer. When it rains in the Pacific Northwest, it means Mother Nature is dumping powder in the mountains. While winter still seems like a long time away, the year's snow accumulation will start in the Cascades as…

• Financial Planning For Volatile Times

  The worst time to make a financial planning decision, clearly, is when you're upset or otherwise emotional.

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• 2013 U.S. IPO Count Hits 129, Surpassing 2012's 128 Total Less Than 8 Months Into The Year

  By Renaissance Capital IPO Research : Third Point Reinsurance's ( TPRE ) pricing last night brought the 2013 year-to-date U.S. IPO total to 129, already surpassing 2012's 128 total U.S. IPOs. At 129 pricings in the first seven and a half months of the year, 2013 is on pace to have the most…

• Merck says no safety issues found in Zilmax cattle product

  (Reuters) - Merck & Co on Friday said it had not seen any safety or effectiveness issues with its Zilmax food additive product for cattle, beyond those observed in clinical trials before it was introduced in the United States in 2007.

• Michigan Consumer Sentiment: A Disappointing Decline

  By Doug Short : The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment preliminary number for August came in at 80.0, down from the 85.1 July Final. Today's number is below the Investing.com forecast of 85.5 and is the lowest level since April. See the chart below for a long-term perspective on this…

• German court puts Liberty Global between rock and hard place

  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Liberty Global could face costly concessions or an expensive unraveling of its $4 billion bet on Germany after a court ruling threw its 2012 takeover of KabelBW into doubt.

• Cocos: Ingenuity that's too good to be true

  John Dizard questions Cocos are being priced at high rates, in perpetuity, to underpin not one highly profitable firm but most of the European banking system

• Ackman gets ready to sell J.C. Penney stake

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• Inter Parfums: Opportunities With Cash, New Brands, And High Growth

  By Bishop Research and Analytics : Investment Summary Inter Parfums, Inc. ( IPAR ) is a fragrance company that markets, distributes, and produces its products with two core business operations in Europe and the United States. The company is growing earnings per share at 18.78 percent CAGR since…

• Your property is not your pension

  Brits place their trust in bricks and mortar, but a house is unlikely to fund much of a retirement

• SolarCity Aims For 1 Million Customers With $120M Acquisition Of Paramount Solar

  By Greentech Media : Downstream solar pioneer buys direct sales organization and raises 2013 guidance to 278 megawatts. Lyndon Rive, the CEO of SolarCity ( SCTY ), has a goal of 1 million solar rooftop customers within five years -- helped in part by this week's announcement of buying a…

• Mortgage boost for self-employed

  Banks and building societies more willing to lend to non-salaried borrowers – if they have the right documentation

• GM to recall 293,000 Cruze cars over brake assist defect

  DETROIT (Reuters) - General Motors Co will recall 292,879 Chevrolet Cruze cars in the United States due to a defect that can cause loss of the brake assist function in models with the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine and six-speed automatic transmission.

• Factors Driving Texas Instruments' $36 Price Estimate

  By Trefis : Texas Instruments ( TXN ) designs and manufactures semiconductors for sale to electronic designers and manufacturers. Barring 2010, its revenue has continuously declined over the last few years. Nevertheless, it is still featured among the top five semiconductor vendors in terms of…

• Gold hits a two-month high

  Despite the talk of imminent tapering by the Federal Reserve, investment flows in the gold market are beginning to look more positive

• Inditex co-founder Mera dies aged 69

  Seamstress bucked trend by helping to create a successful company – Spain's largest by market value – despite her humble origins

• 7 Alternatives to a Student Credit Card

  With prepaid cards and checking accounts, it's possible to avoid post-college credit card debt.

• BHP in talks over possible fines

  US regulator is speaking to the miner about alleged breaches of anti-corruption laws and management of hospitality it provided as a sponsor

• AOL makes deep job cuts at local news group Patch

  (Reuters) - AOL Inc said on Friday that it would cut a substantial number of jobs at its money-losing Patch local news site business, and a source close to the company said about half of the staff of 1,000 was being laid off.

• Analysis: Wall Street clashes with regulators over repo market reforms

  WASHINGTON/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wall Street banks are arguing that a proposal from U.S. regulators intended to rein in risk taking could severely hurt the $7 trillion repurchase market, a critical source of short-term loans in the financial system.

• China's millionaire boom slows

  A rocketship of an economy just isn't churning out millionaires like it used to.

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• Real Estate Investment With Less Risk

  Most Americans do not associate real estate investment with retirement. Other than downsizing to a smaller home or, possibly, using a reverse mortgage, few consider it.

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• India's rupee hits fresh record low

  Delhi's latest step reducing maximum outward investment in an effort to support the sliding currency risks sending panic signal rather than providing a solution

• Activists often spoilers not saviours

  Activists can do good when they develop theses on how to make the companies they target run differently and better before they take their positions

• Post Office strike over bank holiday

  Post Office workers will stage a 48-hour strike over the August bank holiday weekend in an escalating row over pay and jobs.

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• Bank regulator gives ultimatum in Deutsche's BHF sale: sources

  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German regulator Bafin has set an end of August deadline for investors to submit information needed to approve Deutsche Bank's sale of BHF to a consortium headed by RHJ International (RHJI), two people familiar with the process said.

• Energy firm SSE ends cold calling

  Energy supplier SSE says it has ended the practice of making unsolicited telephone calls to potential customers.

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• AOL to cut jobs at its local news websites group Patch

  (Reuters) - AOL Inc said it would cut a substantial number of jobs at its Patch local news site business, as it tries to return the unit to profitability.

• RBS branches bidder to list on AIM

  One of the bidders for more than 300 branches put up for sale by Royal Bank of Scotland will list on the stock market next week, the BBC learns.

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• When You Know It's Time to Switch to an Online Bank

  4 signs that you no longer need a brick-and-mortar bank.

• Detroit bankruptcy judge orders mediator to handle union talks

  (Reuters) - The federal judge presiding over Detroit's municipal bankruptcy ordered the mediator in the case to handle negotiations of collective bargaining agreements with the city's unions.

• Hutchison Whampoa gets at least seven ParknShop bids: sources

  HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hutchison Whampoa Ltd , controlled by Asia's richest man Li Ka-shing, has received at least seven offers for its Hong Kong supermarkets business, ParknShop, people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday.

• Signs your star employees are job hunting

  Some employees send pretty clear signals that they're planning to quit. Millennials may even conduct their job search right under your nose.

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• Spain's richest woman dies at 69

  Spain's richest woman Rosalia Mera, who co-founded Zara's parent company Inditex, dies at the age of 69.

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• US new home construction rises

  The rate of new US home-building rises in July, spurred on by a rise in the construction of new apartments.

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• Old athletes never die. They just move to your iPhone

  Retired big-leaguers are lending their names to a crush of new web sites and mobile apps. But is this game already in the final quarter?

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• How To Buy A Bond ETF In This Market

  It's not hard to find scary headlines about the bond market these days. Interest rates are scraping along historic lows and bond prices are very high as a result. Bond ETF buyers are not exempt.

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• India tries to staunch economic bleeding

  The decision to reimpose capital controls to protect ailing rupee, which backfired, was prompted by warnings of an imminent surge in capital flight

• AUDIO: Would you shop online via Facebook?

  Facebook is piloting a web payment scheme that lets users make purchases using their log-in. But will it realistically rival PayPal?

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• Lonmin sorry for South Africa deaths

  The company which owns South Africa's Marikana mine, where 34 striking workers were shot dead by police, apologises for the first time.

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• SEC approves ICE's planned takeover of NYSE

  (Reuters) - The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the takeover of NYSE Euronext by IntercontinentalExchange, according to a regulatory filing made available on the regulator's website early on Friday.

• The wisdom of crowdfunders

  People who donate to Kickstarter are not trying to maximise any economic gain. Instead they are affirming their sense of community

• 3 Ways to Build Credit – Without Using Credit Cards

  Alternative ways to build credit for those who prefer a life without plastic.

• Toeing the work-parenting line: A Harvard MBA mom's take

  Executive recruiter Lindsey Mead describes the challenges of pursuing the kind of flexible work that has allowed her to raise two children in the way she desired.

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• Travel firms cancel Egypt holidays

  Travel firms TUI and Thomas Cook cancel holidays booked by German customers in Egypt until mid-September as the violence in the country escalates.

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• Samsung beats Apple in smartwatch race

  The South Korean electronics company will unveil its Galaxy Gear smartwatch next month, while Apple's iWatch is not expected until next year

• Central banks and asset prices

  Should central banks extend their remits to include moderating excessive rises in asset prices, particularly equities and housing?

• U.S. consumer sentiment weakens in August

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. consumers, bracing for higher interest rates and slightly slower economic growth, were a bit less optimistic in August as sentiment retreated from last month's six-year high, a survey released on Friday showed.

• IRS Agent Faked Pastor's Letter To Claim Charity Deduction

  Here's one for the "What was that Internal Revenue Service agent thinking?" book.

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• 15 Ways To Invite An IRS Audit

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• 10 questions for Fanhattan CEO Gilles BianRosa

  Fanhattan CEO Gilles BianRosa on the best advice he's received, and his own best advice for young entrepreneurs.

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• Russian gays feel impact of propaganda law

  'The social consequences are much more frightening than any fines for gay propaganda,' says Nikolai Alexeyev, a prominent Russian gay rights activist

• Fracking firm scaling back operation

  Energy firm Cuadrilla says it is scaling back work at an exploration site in West Sussex on police advice, as campaigners plan a protest camp.

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• Conrad Black fined and banned by US

  Former media baron Conrad Black is fined $4.1m (£2.6m) and barred from becoming the director of a US company in a deal with regulators.

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• China's mystery 6% stock spike

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• J.C. Penney, Ackman set terms for future share sales

  (Reuters) - J.C. Penney Co Inc has entered into an agreement with former board member and largest shareholder Bill Ackman that paves the way for him to completely walk away from the company.

• VIDEO: 'We don't want anyone to get hurt'

  Energy firm Cuadrilla has said it is scaling back work at an exploration site in West Sussex on police advice. Chief executive Francis Egan says, "We don't want anyone to get hurt" but denies setting a bad precedent.

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• Households cut energy use by 25%

  Households in England and Wales have cut their energy use by a quarter over the last six years, according to the Office for National Statistics.

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• Why car companies can't win young adults

  Sure, young adults are more cash-strapped than ever. But the bigger problem is that they just don't think driving is cool -- or even necessary -- anymore.

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• Carlos Brito: (Brew)master of the universe

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• Fine threat over Mainz rail chaos

  Germany's national rail firm Deutsche Bahn is threatened with a big fine because of travel chaos at Mainz station, a major hub.

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• Germany's eurosceptics gain traction

  Alternative for Germany, which is campaigning for the dissolution of the existing 17-member eurozone – could yet tip the election scales

• Police drop BBC payments investigation

  British police have decided not to investigate inflated severance payments made by the British Broadcasting Corp. after a preliminary inquiry found insufficient evidence of criminal activity.

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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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• TDF disappointed by bids for its French unit: sources

  (Reuters) - Broadcast tower operator Telediffusion de France (TDF) received bids below the 4 billion-euro ($5.32 billion) asking price for its domestic unit, raising concern about its ability to seal a deal and repay debt, said three sources with knowledge of the process.

• Retirement: The Not-So-Golden Years?

  Some argue that the true golden years are between ages 40 and 60, when you are still physically and mentally fit.

• European car market grew nearly 5 percent in July: Germany's VDA

  FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Europe's ailing car market grew in annual terms for only the second time this year in July, supporting hopes of a much-needed stabilization for battered producers in the second half of 2013.

• L'Oreal seeks more China glow with $840 million bid for skincare firm

  PARIS/HONG KONG (Reuters) - L'Oreal SA has offered to buy Chinese facial mask maker Magic Holdings International Ltd , a move that would put the world's largest cosmetics group in the lead of the fastest growing sector in China's $15 billion skincare market.

• EU requests WTO panel on Chinese duties on steel tubes

  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union has asked the World Trade Organisation to rule in a dispute over Chinese anti-dumping duties on imports of high-performance stainless steel seamless tubes from the EU.

• Swiss bank UBS bailout loan repaid

  Switzerland's central bank says a loan it granted to bail out troubled bank UBS five years ago has been repaid.

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• Conrad Black barred from directorships

  Former Hollinger chairman – who served 37 months in prison after his initial conviction in 2007 – reaches final settlement with US regulators

• VIDEO: 'This is a good result for Maersk'

  Shares in Maersk Group rose by nearly 7% after it reported a big rise in profits at its container shipping unit. Richard Meade of shipping industry journal Lloyds List says the positive results are "surprising".

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• 25 hotspots for the rich and single

  Money may not grow on trees, but it's put down roots in these towns. Look for Mr. or Mrs. Right here, while they're still single and ready to mingle.

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• AUDIO: Fracking protesters 'load of nutters'

  The energy firm Cuadrilla is scaling back its work at an exploration site in West Sussex on police advice but protesters said they will not be happy until the firm has gone.

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• 'Fat finger' trade eyed in China market spike

  Everbright Securities has launched an internal investigation of its trading systems, after a suspected 'fat finger trade' caused a 5.6% spike in Shanghai Composite

• Tapping your equity to buy a second home

  Tapping the equity you've built up in your primary residence to buy another home has its advantages and its risks.

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• Bank account switch date announced

  The UK's 46 million current account holders will be able to switch banks in seven days from next month.

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• Charity Begins At Home But Cannot End There

  Applying for 501(c)(3) status is not that onerous, but it is a bit of a project, so you probably don't want to do it unless you have a pretty neat idea.  Well here is a really neat idea.  Start a charity that is dedicated to your family.  That way income from family property can be exempt and…

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• UBS poised to buy toxic asset fund

  Repayment of Swiss National Bank loan clears way for UBS to buy back the fund that was set up to deal with its toxic assets during financial crisis

• 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

• AUDIO: 'We're looking for lane hoggers'

  New powers for the police to issue fixed penalty fines for careless or inconsiderate driving come into effect on Friday. The BBC's Sarah Julian joins PC Barry Jackson from Derbyshire police's traffic division on patrol.

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• AUDIO: Today programme business round-up

  The Today programme's business news with Dominic Laurie looking at fracking as energy company Cuadrilla scales back its exploratory oil drilling at Balcombe in West Sussex.

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• Maersk uses slower ships to speed profits

  World's largest container shipping line raises profit outlook for the year as its parent company moves to reduce reliance on volatile sector

• Rupee hits record low against dollar

  The Indian rupee has hit a record low against the dollar despite efforts to by the nation's central bank to support the currency.

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• 6 high-growth industries in China

  China remains one of the most dynamic markets in the world, and foreign companies have a big role to play in the economy's evolution. Here are a few industries that are poised for rapid growth.

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• Signing Up For The Obamacare Exchange -- Get Ready For Some Work

  Last week's post discussed common questions I receive on Obamacare and opened the floodgate to my email. Since this obviously is an important topic to readers, today's post shares more questions and answers about what to expect with health care reform. The questions today focus on the exchange.

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• VIDEO: Inside a South African gold mine

  A year on from South Africa's deadly Marikana mine dispute, Mark Lowen was given rare access into a gold mine to see what conditions are like and to follow the mining process.

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• VIDEO: EADS combats hacking threat to UK

  How to stop hackers from destroying waterworks and other critical infrastructure

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• Marikana: Economic impact one year on

  South Africa's mining industry still faces uncertainty

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• Is there life after Photoshop?

  Is there life after Photoshop?

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• Tenants 'see smaller rent rises'

  Millions of private tenants across the UK are experiencing smaller rent rises than normal, according to two separate surveys

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• Banks to launch account-switch service

  A new system to enable customers to change providers within a week will begin next month – heralding the biggest shake-up in market for decades

• Warning over new car accident scam

  Motorists are being warned about a new car accident insurance scam called "flash-for-cash".

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• Buffett targets cars, oil and satellite TV

  Rising market helps push value of Berkshire's stock portfolio to $97bn, accounting for more than a third of the conglomerate's $287bn market capitalisation

• Would swaps reforms help uncover a whale?

  News Analysis: will the emerging regulatory environment for swaps trading prevent another London Whale?

• Former GLG trader rejoins Morgan Stanley

  Morgan Stanley is positioning itself for a pick-up in European equities, hiring a former GLG trader to help manage risk

• Independent Adviser of the Week: Leopold Capital Partners

  Among the well-known bank names providing advice and finance to CVC on its bid for the European business of Campbell Soup, a lesser-spotted boutique stands out

• Hellman & Friedman follows dividend recap trend

  Bridgepoint and EQT have already refinanced portfolio companies this year to pay themselves a dividend

• Ex-RBS cash equities chief returns with buyside role

  Former global head of cash equities at the UK bank joins fund management boutique launched by former Goldman partner

• US dominates in the battle for IPO returns

  Average first-month return for IPOs in Europe is almost three-times worse than in the US, according to Dealogic

• Trade of the Week: the perfect puff

  Stocks of Vapor, a US-based company that produces e-cigarettes, have risen over 358% year to date, on the back of the product's explosive growth

• Bosses who stand out from the crowd

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• Trick yourself into boosting 401(k) contributions

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• Facebook tests mobile checkout

  The unnamed program allows shoppers to buy products with one click.

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• 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

• How to Invest Your First $1,000

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

• 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

• 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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• 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

• 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

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• 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.

• 9 Tips for a Successful Thrift Store Sale

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

• 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.

• UKIP man denies sexism in debate

  UKIP treasurer Stuart Wheeler denies making a sexist remark during a debate on gender quotas for company boards.

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• Falling prices hit Dutch homeowners

  Dutch homeowners stuck in negative equity

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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

• '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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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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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• Dividend Paying Stocks in a Rising Interest Rate Environment?

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• 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,…

• How to Explain Being Fired on a Job Interview

  Have your talking points ready about an unfortunate situation.

• 8 Ways to Impress Your Boss As a New Employee

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

• Retail heatwave: The hot items

  The most popular items sold during the heatwave

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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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  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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• 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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• 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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• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

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

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• The Best Places For A Working Retirement In 2013

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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 ...

• How to Manage Your Money – and Your Man

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

• 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.

• 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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• 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

• 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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• The Worst Money Mistakes to Make on Vacation

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• A Day in the Life of Retirement

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• Know What Kind of Advisor You Hire

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• 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

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• 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

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• Ethical Lapses on Wall Street

  Wall Street is selling an expertise that does not exist.

• Will High-Tech Ever Grow Up?

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

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• Resuscitating a Comatose Résumé in 6 Simple Steps

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• 5 Career-Boosting Summer Activities

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• Surprising Facts About Where Food Comes From

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• What College Students Should Know About Retirement

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• The New Science Behind Stock Charts

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• How to Not Waste an Inheritance

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• 4 Ways to Re-Energize Your Work Engagement

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• 4 Home Improvements That Will Save You Money

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

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• New Tips and Technology to Modernize Your Networking

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• The Best Children's Books for Money Lessons

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

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• Blue-Collar Workers Pay More for Car Insurance

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• Retirement Communities May Provide Big Tax Breaks

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• 10 Easy Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down

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• How to Make More Secure Passwords

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• What to Say to Pesky Debt Collectors

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• How Technology Will Support an Aging America

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• The Solution for Achieving Personal Financial Security

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