• U.S. producer prices flat in July, point to little inflation pressure

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. producer prices were flat in July and pointed to very little inflationary pressure in the economy, which could add to worries at the U.S. Federal Reserve that inflation is running too low.

• Sell Yen: Downtrend To Resume From Current Levels

  By Richard Cox: Last week's performance in the Japanese Yen was its most impressive since June, as the USD/JPY currency pair fell below 96. We generally do not see major trending moves during the summer months, so it was surprising to see prices change to this degree, given the broader lack of…

• Germany, France haul euro zone out of recession

  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The economies of Germany and France grew faster than expected in the second quarter, bettering a widely heralded expansion in the United States and pulling the euro zone out of a 1-1/2 year-long recession.

• AOL CEO's mea culpa

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• Staying the Course When You Truly Hate Your Job

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• Update On The Negative GOFO: Gold Has Finally Bottomed

  By Dave Kranzler : In our office, we tried to buy physical gold right when it got down to right around $1200-1250, it's been 8 weeks and we still haven't received our order of physical gold so I think what that means is there's a huge run on physical right now... - Comex gold trader…

• 3 Retirement Rules to Consider Breaking

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• Towers Watson Management Discusses Q4 2013 Results (Webcast)

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• Macy's same-store sales fall as consumers pull back

  (Reuters) - Macy's Inc on Wednesday reported lower-than-expected sales and profit, citing consumers' hesitation to spend on non-essentials, leading the department store chain to cut prices.

• China to launch fresh pharmaceutical bribery probe - Xinhua

  SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China is intensifying its investigation into rampant bribery in the pharmaceutical and medical services sector with a fresh three-month probe slated to begin on Thursday, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

• Stock futures point to slight losses at the open

  NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to slight losses at the open on Wednesday as investors found few reasons to make big bets with equities near all-time highs and little clarity over Federal Reserve policy.

• 2 Ways To Play The Deepwater Renaissance

  By Oil & Energy Daily: Deepwater oil and gas exploration is blowing up to previously unseen levels. A recent Wood Mackenzie report concludes that current offshore deepwater drilling activity - in an upswing since the Deepwater Horizon disaster - is going to increase exponentially for many years…

• A 4-point guide to fighting Bill Ackman

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• Strong sales to farmers in Americas lift Deere's profit

  CHICAGO (Reuters) - Deere & Co reported a much higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Wednesday as strong sales of its tractors and harvesters to farmers in the Americas offset the construction industry's continued weak demand for earth-moving equipment.

• Egypt moves against pro-Morsi camps

  Television footage shows heavy equipment brought in by the security services crushing tents as black fumes from burning tyres rise in the air

• Today's Market: 5 Stocks Making Big Moves

  By Matthew Smith : Today we have good news out of Europe as both France and Germany saw their economic growth numbers come in above estimates. It appears that Europe is coming out of its recession and its biggest economies are leading the way. We suspect that Spain, Italy and Greece will remain…

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• Pairs Trades To Protect Investors From Interest Rate-Sensitive Sectors And Cushion Portfolio Risk

  By Tim Gallagher : "Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure." -Helen Keller-Author; Lecturer Along with the coming tapering of the Federal…

• Still A Best Of Bakken Bet

  By Marshall Hargrave: Since our last outline for Kodiak Oil & Gas ( KOG ) , back in April, the stock is up nearly 25%. Our buy thesis is still intact. As noted back in April... KOG is delivering production increases like clockwork. These guys are dependable and know what they are doing in…

• Red Bull pursues brewery over name

  A micro brewery is told it must change its name or face legal action because it sounds too similar to the energy drink Red Bull.

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• Apple: Boring Can Be Beautiful

  By Bill Maurer : It's been a couple of weeks now since I reported on Apple ( AAPL ), which was a wrap-up of the company's fiscal third quarter results . While I was slightly disappointed with some of the results, overall I thought that the report gave investors more hope going forward.…

• Orvana Minerals' CEO Discusses F3Q13 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

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• Questions about price hikes surround airline deal

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• Peerless Systems Is A Rare, Profitable Net-Net And My Pick To Click

  By Jae Chung : Some stocks are just made of money Peerless Systems ( PRLS ) is my Pick to Click To summarize the characteristics of Peerless Systems, it would be something like this. Positive Aspects Generates positive free cash flow Has 90% margins No debt Buying backs shares like there is…

• NY to Texas: Best big-city neighborhoods

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• Stocks seen holding steady in summer lull

  Handful of company results due Wednesday as investors remain on holiday.

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• Icahn Secures Apple's Bottom

  By Dr. Duru : For a little over three months I have made the case for an Apple ( AAPL ) bottom (see for example " An Apple Bottom As Sentiment Finally Turns Southward (Put Buying Soars) " and/or " Apple Is Between A Bottom And A Hard $500 "). When Carl Icahn sent AAPL's stock…

• Best Buy's Earnings: Turnaround Will Not Show Big Gains Just Yet

  By Trefis : Quick Take Best Buy will release its Q2 2014 earnings on August 20, and despite various turnaround initiatives, we think it might not see significant gains just yet. Best Buy's exit from Europe is expected to negatively impact its revenue base by approximately $2.8 billion this…

• Centamin Egypt Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

  Centamin Egypt Limited ( CELTF.PK ) Q2 2013 Earnings Call August 14, 2013 7:00 AM ET Executives Andy Davidson – Head, Business Development and IR Andrew Pardey – COO Pierre Louw – CFO Analysts Maurice Mason – Peel Hunt Tyler Broda – Nomura Securities Dmitry Kalachev – Canaccord…

• JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Management Discusses Q2 2013 Results (Webcast)

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• Inside China's one-child policy

  Rumblings in China's state media suggest Beijing may relax its deeply unpopular policy.

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• Combining Contrarian And Momentum Investing

  By Ploutos : A reader recently sent me a direct message asking whether I had ever evaluated the equal-weighted S&P 500 ( RSP ) as part of my monthly series on momentum strategies . I thought I would answer this reader's question with an article detailing the outperformance of equal-weighted…

• Telefónica wins UK smart meter technology deal

  Spanish telecoms company's contract, worth £1.5bn, is part of a national rollout scheme to reduce power consumption and offer consumers cheaper rates

• VirnetX: Put This Secure Communications Company On Your Radar

  By R.S. Analytics : When I think of VirnetX ( VHC ) and their ongoing dispute with Apple ( AAPL ) I am reminded of a particularly intense scene played out in the AMC hit series "Breaking Bad" from season 5 - episode 7 . In this scene Walter White, the high school chemistry teacher turned…

• Eurozone's 0.3% growth beats forecasts

  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

• VIDEO: 'I've seen increase in spending'

  UK unemployment has fallen slightly - but it has not affected all areas equally. Chris Buckler meets a shop-owner in Strabane in Northern Ireland, whose store is bucking the trend during the downturn.

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• Fed Tapering Ideas Trump European Data

  By Marc Chandler : Bolstered by recent U.S. data and official comments, speculation that the Fed will begin tapering as early as a month from now has negated the impact of the positive surprises from Europe today, leaving the dollar with a firmer bias. The debate among is not so much whether the Fed…

• How Carl Icahn Will Accelerate Apple's Ascent

  By Alexander J. Poulos : Apple Inc ( AAPL ) has gone from stock market darling to market dog in the course of a year's time. Has the market overreacted, giving patient long term investors an attractive entry point or is this the beginning of a slow decline into irrelevancy? The article below…

• Consider Building Your Intelligent REIT Portfolio With These 5 REITs

  By Brad Thomas : Mark Twain once said, "Put all your eggs in one basket and then watch that basket" I get asked about Twain's famously amusing words almost daily, "If one could own just one REIT today, which one should you own?" Of course my standard answer is always the…

• SA Pro: Top Long And Short Ideas, Tuesday August 13

  This is a copy of the SA Pro Top Long And Short Ideas daily report sent exclusively to Pro subscribers on Tuesday, August 13. It was made fully available on Seeking Alpha twenty-four hours later. Dear SA Pro subscriber, This is your daily report for Tuesday, August 13, with today's top long and…

• 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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• Slim's bid for KPN hit by Dutch stance

  Privatised Dutch telecoms company's independent foundation expresses concern about lack of clarity in €7.2bn bid from Mexican billionaire

• Two Koreas 'reach deal on Kaesong'

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

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• BDC Rankings For Q2 2013: Part 3

  By Duane Batcheler: (Editors' Note: This article covers a micro-cap stock. Please be aware of the risks associated with these stocks.) This is Part 3 of my evaluation of the significant changes for the 25 BDCs that I cover compared to the previous quarter. In Part 2 I discussed the dividend…

• Chad suspends China state oil firm

  Chad's oil minister tells the BBC he has suspended all exploration operations of China's CNPC state-run oil firm for causing environmental damage.

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• Indonesia arrests oil regulator

  Indonesian authorities name the head of the country's oil and gas regulator, SKKMigas, as a suspect in a bribery case.

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• Best And Worst ETFs, Mutual Funds And Key Holdings: Small Cap Value Style

  By David Trainer : The Small Cap Value style ranks twelfth out of the twelve fund styles as detailed in my Style Rankings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. It gets my Dangerous rating, which is based on aggregation of ratings of 14 ETFs and 262 mutual funds in the Small Cap Value style as of July…

• This Driller Looks Like A Diamond In The Rough

  By Kapitall : The market has been a juggernaut so far for 2013. The S&P 500 is up over 15% year-to-date and managing to make record highs even in the face of anemic GDP and weak job creation figures. In this environment, searching for value is like scouring the desert for water. The question…

• London Market Report

  London's FTSE 100 edged higher late on Wednesday morning, but three ex-dividend stocks were in the top five fallers.

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• Delta Air Lines To Benefit From American Airlines' Weakness

  By Stone Fox Capital: The shocking suit to block the AMR Corp ( AAMRQ.PK ) and U.S. Airways ( LCC ) merger roiled the market, sending Delta Air Lines ( DAL ) tumbling 7%. While a big part of the incentive for buying airlines has been the benefits of industry consolidation, it doesn't appear that…

• Apple: Beware Riding Icahn's Coattails

  By Eric Parnell : One has to be careful when trying to run with the big dogs. Billionaire investor Carl Icahn stirred market excitement on Tuesday afternoon following his Twitter announcement that he has accumulated a large position in Apple ( AAPL ). While the stock was already trading up +1.6%…

• Eurozone exits recession

  The eurozone recession is over. GDP across the 17-nation area grew by 0.3% in Q2.

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• EUR's Risk Is To The Downside

  By Dean Popplewell : Despite the lack of liquidity and the lack of general market interest of late, isolated global economic data is beginning to paint an interesting picture. It's certainly no Picasso, no masterpiece, not quiet yet anyways, but considered in its own right, one could say that…

• 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…

• Signs of euro zone recovery support shares, Bunds flat

  LONDON (Reuters) - Clear signs the euro zone has crawled out of an 18-month long recession supported European shares near a 10-week peak on Wednesday and saw German 10-year yields hover near their highest level in almost two months.

• Alan Mulally To Stay As CEO At Least Until Ford Europe Is Profitable

  By Jacob Steinberg : One of the saddest discussion topics around Ford ( F ) is the future retirement of the company's CEO Alan Mulally. Everybody knows that sooner or later Mr. Mulally will be retiring, but it is a very difficult fact for many of us who have grown so fond of him . Over the…

• Eurozone comes out of recession

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

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• The New 'Intel Inside', Himax Technologies

  By Papa Of Four : A fundamental shift has occurred in tech over the last decade. We used to be focused on processing power, ram and hard-drive size in relation to our devices. Instead of trying to work out which computer manufacturer would do best, it was easier to pick between Intel ( INTC ),…

• KPN foundation flags concerns over Slim bid

  AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - An independent foundation which has the power to block a takeover of Dutch telecoms group KPN has expressed its concern over the proposed 7.2 billion euros ($9.6 billion) offer by Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim's America Movil.

• Bank of England divided on forward guidance, outlook for asset purchases

  LONDON (Reuters) - Bank of England policymakers proved to be unexpectedly split on new governor Mark Carney's long-run commitment to keep interest rates low earlier this month, minutes of their August meeting showed on Wednesday.

• Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

  Wall Street Breakfast Editors submit: Top Stories Eurozone exits recession as Germany, France, Portugal grow. Eurozone GDP expanded 0.3% on quarter in Q2, signaling an end to the region's recession. The growth represented a recovery from contraction of 0.3% in Q1 and topped consensus of +0.2%.…

• Obama's new game: Fake bipartisanship

  The President's "across-the-aisle" plan to give housing relief to the middle class needs to give credit where credit is due.

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• Cramer's Mad Money - Charts Of Steel (8/13/13)

  By SA Editor Miriam Metzinger : Stocks discussed on the in-depth session of Jim Cramer's Mad Money TV Program, Tuesday August 13. Charts Of Steel: Market Vectors Steel ETF ( SLX ), Steel Dynamics ( STLD ), Timken ( TKR ), Nucor ( NUE ), Cliffs Natural Resources ( CLF ) Technical analyst Tim…

• 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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• Lib Dems and Tories to return donation

  Coalition parties bow to calls to return more than £500,000 bequeathed to the 'government' by a former nurse

• When will car dealers get with the web?

  Online car shopping has been perpetually around the corner.

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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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• The rubber band millionaire

  How a former crash-test engineer for Nissan turned an ancient handicraft into a nationwide craze.

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• Millions without credit scores not so risky after all

  Millions of Americans don't have credit scores. And while lenders typically steer clear of this group, it turns out they aren't always as risky as banks think.

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• Oddball cars from Pebble Beach

  These are some of the stranger cars available at California collector car auctions.

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• Apple's store headache

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• Euro zone performance suggests recovery in sight: EU's Rehn

  BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The latest economic data suggest the euro zone's recovery from its longest recession in history is within reach, but it would be premature to say the crisis is over, the EU's top economic official said on Wednesday.

• AUDIO: Today programme business round-up

  The Today programme's business news with Andy Verity including reports of that latest inflation figures.

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• BoE split on forward guidance

  Monetary Policy Committee minutes reveal that the Bank of England's new governor Mark Carney faced dissent on his policy of forward guidance

• UK unemployment rate holds steady

  Headline jobless figures between April and June were unchanged as number of people claiming unemployment benefits fell to lowest level since 2009

• New delay for Brazil bullet train

  The bidding process to build Brazil's bullet train has been delayed again but the government insists the flagship project will continue as planned.

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• South Africa's NUMSA union plans auto-sector strike from Monday

  CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa's biggest union for the manufacturing sector, NUMSA, plans to launch a national strike in the auto industry from August 19 after wage negotiations deadlocked, a senior union official said on Wednesday.

• Watsa to hold keys to a BlackBerry deal

  TORONTO/NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd is expected to draw preliminary interest from technology companies, buyout firms and Canadian pension funds, but its fate may ultimately rest in the hands of its largest shareholder, Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.

• Baidu says agrees to buy Netdragon's 91 Wireless for $1.85 billion

  BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Baidu Inc said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy the app store of Hong Kong-listed Netdragon Websoft Inc for $1.85 billion in cash in what would be the biggest deal in China's IT sector.

• 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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• Indian submarine explodes in Mumbai port

  Officials say the incident was probably an accident as rescue workers search for 18 missing sailors after huge blast spread large fireballs in Mumbai port

• Icahn move adds to signs of momentum at Apple

  Shareholder pressure on the board looks to be easing after a barrage of negative commentary in the 11 months since Apple's stock price peaked above $700

• Hyundai's South Korea labor woes strike again

  SEOUL (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor Co's 45,000 union workers in South Korea voted to strike over unmet demands including a one-off payment of $2.45 billion from the company's record 2012 profit and gold medals for long-serving employees.

• CFO to step down early from Barclays

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

• Fonterra head of milk products quits

  Fonterra says the head of its New Zealand milk products, Gary Romano, has resigned with immediate effect.

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• Glencore's new mines, Africa help boost copper output

  LONDON (Reuters) - Miner and trader Glencore Xstrata reported copper production increased by a fifth in the first six months of 2013, driven by the ramp-up of mines replacing depleted operations and a stronger performance in Congo.

• Solar energy boom takes shine off RWE

  German utility warns of fresh plant closures in response to the growth in renewable energy and a decline in European wholesale power prices

• RWE to close or idle power plants

  German power giant RWE, which owns Npower, is mothballing or closing some gas and coal-fired power stations because of an increase in renewable energy.

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• VIDEO: Don't be 'job snobs', say recruiters

  Some young people are harming their chances of future work by being "job snobs", recruitment specialists say.

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• VIDEO: Young jobless deny being 'job snobs'

  Unemployed people say taking any job would be a "waste of talent", despite recruitment advice to be less fussy.

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• Fonterra's milk products chief resigns after botulism scare

  WELLINGTON (Reuters) - The head of Fonterra's New Zealand milk products business resigned on Wednesday, less than two weeks after the world's biggest dairy exporter said some of its products could contain a bacteria that can cause botulism.

• German economy beats forecasts to grow by 0.7 percent in second quarter

  BERLIN (Reuters) - The German economy grew by its strongest rate in more than a year in the second quarter, beating forecasts and suggesting that Europe's largest economy will haul the euro zone out of recession, preliminary data showed on Wednesday.

• 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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• France exits recession, beats second quarter GDP forecasts

  PARIS (Reuters) - France pulled out of a shallow recession in the second quarter with better-than-expected economic growth of 0.5 percent, preliminary data from the INSEE statistics agency showed on Wednesday.

• Cathay Pacific swings back to profit

  Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific swings back to profit in the first half of the year, helped by a drop in its fuel bill and cost-cutting measures.

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• Hyundai union votes for strike

  Unions representing workers at Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Motors vote in favour of a strike.

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• Record profit for Commonwealth Bank

  Commonwealth Bank, Australia's biggest lender, posts the highest ever profit for an Australian bank.

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• Insight: JCPenney's 100-year bonds swoon amid retailer's turmoil

  (Reuters) - It was a "century" deal, but in hindsight it was hardly the deal of the century.

• India central bank deputy says financial imbalances need to be tackled

  MUMBAI (Reuters) - Central banks should tackle financial imbalances even if it means sacrificing some economic growth, the Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Anand Sinha said in a speech on Wednesday.

• RadioShack seeking new, lower-cost loans: sources

  (Reuters) - Retailer RadioShack is looking to refinance its debt by securing new, lower-cost loans, a process it would like to complete by the end of the year, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

• VIDEO: Making money from unexploded bombs

  The Vietnamese farmer who has spent more than 20 years digging out unexploded bombs for money.

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• VIDEO: Cathay Pacific faces low-cost rivals

  Cathay Pacific will soon have to compete with low-cost carriers, adding to the challenges already facing the airline.

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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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• Textron Systems eyes rising foreign demand for drones, weapons

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Textron Systems, a unit of Textron Inc , says strong demand from the Middle East and Asia for unmanned systems, ground vehicles and smart weapons will help expand foreign sales to about half of the division's total revenues in coming years.

• JCPenney focus turns to holiday prospects as Ackman drama ebbs

  (Reuters) - Now that activist investor William Ackman has stepped down after a week-long public spat with fellow board members at J.C. Penney Co Inc , all eyes are back on whether the department store chain can avert a potentially disastrous sales decline this holiday season.

• RadioShack seeking new, lower-cost loans: sources

  (Reuters) - Retailer RadioShack is looking to refinance its debt by securing new, lower-cost loans, a process it would like to complete by the end of the year, according to two sources familiar with the matter.

• In airline suit, U.S. antitrust enforcers try to build on wins

  WASHINGTON (Reuters) - AMR Corp's American Airlines and US Airways Group Inc could be in for a long and bruising courtroom battle against seasoned lawyers if they choose to keep fighting the U.S. Justice Department's objection to their merger.

• Icahn invests in 'undervalued' Apple

  Billionaire investor Carl Icahn says he has built up a "large" stake in Apple, adding that the company is "extremely undervalued".

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• Best countries for working parents

  These countries offer generous benefits for parents, making it easier for working mothers and fathers to balance work and family.

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• Same-sex marriage: Your questions answered

  Three experts in constitutional law, financial planning and taxes answer questions about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Defense of Marriage Act.

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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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• Confidence in short supply at French flea market

  Confidence is in short supply at world famous flea market

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• VIDEO: Last chance saloon for the local ?

  The MP Brandon Lewis has endorsed a scheme to "list" a hundred pubs to save them from being bulldozed.

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• Chart of the Day: the RBS diaspora

  FN charts the movement of the many employees who have left RBS since January 2012 and joined a rival investment banking business

• 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

• Sun shines on real estate deals

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

• Interactive Data plots real-time bond pricing

  A president at the firm suggests the new service could be used as a model for obtaining pre-trade prices

• 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

• 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

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

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

• Barclays finance director to leave earlier than planned

  Chris Lucas cites ill health as reason for decision

• High-yield bankers leave Mizuho

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

• Commodity oddities: from piglets to pineapples

• BlackBerry investor eyes rescue consortium

  Long-term investor Prem Watsa, who resigned from the smartphone maker's board on Monday to look at rescue options, is attempting to build a buyout consortium

• 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

• BP sues US over ban on new contracts

  UK oil giant BP is suing the US government for blocking the company from new federal contracts.

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• 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

• Spy bin ban highlights lure of big data

  Media Metrica is not only company to use mobile technology to collect information from consumers as seen by retailers tracking customers' WiFi signals

• Small home repair jobs with a big payoff

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• Call for pan-European telecoms regulator

  Report from office of EU antitrust commissioner, expresses unusually frank criticisms about proposals to create a single European telecoms market

• 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

• A plan to release Mexico's energy

  Reform has the potential to deliver the biggest shot in the country's arm since the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994

• The Worst Money Mistakes to Make on Vacation

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

• Is the Hyperloop just a pipe dream?

  Will Elon Musk's Hyperloop ever get off the ground?

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• Bumper grain crop to weigh on prices

  Propitious growing conditions from Brazil to Ukraine and the US have raised hopes of a sharp rebound in cereals stocks, easing inflation pressures

• Fear Congress split could delay Fed taper

  Divisions on fiscal policy between Republicans and Democrats have widened, heightening the risk of a possible government shutdown as early as October 1

• 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.

• 26% of U.S. women don't work

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• US proposes greater audit disclosure

  Move aims to prevent future scandals, with accounting firms having to reveal to investors what the most difficult judgments were during audits

• Larry Ellison: Apple's best days are over

  Oracle CEO Larry Ellison called Steve Jobs "our Edison, our Picasso" in an interview with Charlie Rose.

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• 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.

• Kohlberg & Co drops out of Steinway bidding

  Kohlberg & Co waives its right to negotiate with Steinway's board after John Paulson swoops in with a higher offer for the grand piano maker

• 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

• VIDEO: House sales 'have improved dramatically'

  Estate agent Jayne Morris tells the BBC that she has experienced a "dramatic" increase in sales, as official figures show an increase in house price inflation.

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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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• UK inflation rate falls to 2.8%

  The rate of consumer price index inflation fell to 2.8% in July, down from 2.9% in June, official figures show.

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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.

• Rail fares 'to increase by 4.1%'

  Commuters in England face an average 4.1% rise in the cost of regulated rail fares, including season tickets, as inflation figures are announced.

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• House price inflation rises further

  The rate of house price inflation in the UK is continuing to rise, according to official statistics.

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• 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

• US earnings trail stock price rise

  At the beginning of the year few analysts thought the S&P 500 would pass 1,600; now, eight of 17 equity houses forecast it will finish above 1,700

• Why Holder is reforming mandatory minimums

  The attorney-general can act now because the cost of US justice keeps rising, some conservatives favour prison reform and overall crime is down

• 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.…

• Eurozone factory output up in June

  Factories in the eurozone saw output rise in June, reinforcing hopes the bloc could have exited recession in the second quarter.

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• 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.

• Could these five projects improve life in the UK?

  Would these schemes improve life around the UK?

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• Council cleaners get 'living wage'

  Low-paid cleaners and office workers at a Kent council are to have their pay raised to the "living wage" of £7.45 an hour after a campaign by their union.

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• Calls for government to drop Help to Buy

  Critics of the £12bn fund fear it will further boost demand for housing without increasing supply and trigger another housing bubble

• Cool, cheap collectible cars from Pebble Beach

  Not all the cars at the premier collector car gathering sell for huge amounts.

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• Resolution seeks to challenge specialists

  Share price continues to surge after life assurer reports a 17 per cent rise in first-half operating profit as it secures new business for less cost

• 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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• Blackstone bolsters apartments portfolio

  The deal which values the portfolio at $2.7bn will be for majority stakes in apartment complexes with roughly 30,000 units in the southern United States

• 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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• Foxtons accelerates IPO plans

  The company is planning to announce its intention to float on the London Stock Exchange before the September rush

• Ex-Nomura bankers launch 'streaming' venture

  Former MDs team up with oil industry veterans to take advantage of banks cutting back on project financing in commodities

• Creditor boost from Lehman data protection ruling

  Financial firms in liquidation may no longer have to suffer data protection costs

• Dealing with a default: a guide for clearing houses

  News Analysis: FN looks at Iosco's report on the risks associated with the post-crisis reliance on clearing houses

• Deal double brings new CVC fund into play

  Deals for D&G Group and Campbell Soup, if successful, could allow the private equity firm to begin deploying capital from its new €10.5 billion mega fund

• Confidence in Europe hits nine-year high

  Allocations to eurozone equities have also reached their highest levels since the beginning of 2008, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• Australia mandates dark pool disclosures

  The new rules will see banks and brokers in Australia open up their private trading operations to greater public scrutiny

• Fidelity boosts hedge fund offerings for retail clients

  The mutual-fund giant has invested about $1 billion in Blackstone Group's first mutual fund

• Hermes seeding venture inks second hedge fund deal

  The fund manager and US private equity firm Northern Lights Capital Group have signed a deal with a long/short equity manager

• Moody's upgrades Lloyds CoCos

  Return to profitability for UK bank provides ratings fillip for first-generation contingent bonds

• 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.

• The Pru should set new targets

  Success of targets in shaping group's approach and investor attitudes is plain: the share price has almost doubled since the objectives were set out

• Freddie Mac spends $2bn on market share

  US Treasury demands changes in how company sells loans to investors. However, move faces opposition from some large fund managers

• 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.

• Pru Asia revamp would make split easier

  UK-based insurer acknowledges that changes will make it easier to separate Asian business which is profiting from demand from growing middle class

• Bernanke bailout gets no thanks from Hank

  Fed chief ordered to testify in a lawsuit accusing him of behaving like a flunky in a banana republic by helping to steal AIG from investors

• Ex Co-op staff take action over bonuses

  Up to £1m at centre of grievance proceedings brought by 10 fund managers who claim they were not responsible for losses and should be rewarded

• Pru changes fuel break-up speculation

  Insurer reveals it is revamping Asia businesses into one umbrella company and domesticating Hong Kong business which could pave way for split

• 5 Tips to Save on Last-Minute Summer Trips

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

• 3 Picks From A Safer Pool Of Stocks

  Alex Crooke, Portfolio Manager Henderson Global Equity Income Fund, Henderson Global Investors

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• How Unemployment is Devastating Retiree Well-Being

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

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• Why Opt-Out Moms Can't Catch Up

  I spent a lot of time during my 20s and 30s wondering what would happen if I stepped off the career track to raise a child. For much of that time I wasn't close to procreating. But I was part of a generation of women who came of age thinking we could have it all. As I watched contemporaries who…

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• 6 Ways To Crack The 'Hidden' Job Market

  It seems almost a cruel joke being played on people desperate to find work: Most jobs getting filled these days aren't even advertised.

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• How To Choose Your Best Place To Retire

  By Steve Vernon, Stanford Center on Longevity and Next Avenue Contributor

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• No Such Thing As Better Beta

  The investment industry is quick to turn evolution into pollution in order to make a buck. Simple and elegant investment concepts are twisted and manipulated by Wall Street for monetary gain and they don't care how trashy the landscape becomes.

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• 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.

• This Week In Credit Card News: $18 Million Awarded For Credit Report Error, Increase In Direct Mail Offers

  A weekly summary of the top credit card stories that appeared in major publications across the country.

• 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.

• How To Start A Conversation About Estate Planning

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• The Family Cabin: Private Retreat Or Isolated Battleground?

  This is a guest post by Wendy S. Goffe, a trusts and estates lawyer with Stoel Rives in Seattle. You can follow her on Twitter.

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• The Super-Rich Are Spending US$4 Billion Per Year On Adventure Travel

  The image some people have of the way the super-rich travel is likely stepping from limousine to private jet, jetting from a five-star hotel in Paris to a five-star hotel in Beverly Hills. In their spare time, they exert themselves by shopping for new Gucci loafers and a Cartier watch. They, of…

• Silicon Alley's first billionaire

  How New York's first tech billionaire made his mark

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• The economy of a refugee camp

  Explore Zaatari, the refugee camp with its own Champs Elysees

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• July 2013 Asset Class Returns

  Last quarter (Second quarter 2013: March 31, 2013 through June 30, 2013) U.S. stocks was the only category which did well. July was much kinder to all the other categories.

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• Retirement Savings Made Easy: One Change You Must Make

  People often fret about their retirement savings. Even diligent savers feel they haven't done enough.

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• 10 Must Have Estate Planning Documents

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• 10 Simple Steps to Shore Up Your Financial Life

  Don't forget these parts of your financial plan.

• The Tipping Points That Turn Us Into Caregivers

  By Sherri Snelling, Next Avenue Contributor

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• What 'The End Of The Suburbs' Means For Boomers

  Leigh Gallagher's provocative new book, The End of the Suburbs, really hit home for me, as I suspect it will for my fellow boomers.

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• Novel Investing Tips for Kids

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

• 401(k) Reform Movement Growing: Three Major Gamechangers

  The movement to overhaul the faulty 401(k)-based retirement system is gaining some strange bedfellows.

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• Obamacare Focuses On Prevention And Wellness By Spending More On Medical Tests

   Nationwide medical tests will play a major role in the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, which makes the primary care physician one of the most important persons in the law's enforcement. That's one of the positive consequences from the new law.

• Windsor As A Precedent - Much More Than Taxes

  The law firm of Cozen O'Connor knew their plan had to pay somebody.  Thanks to this decision, now they know who it is.  It turns out that it was all about DOMA.

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• 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.

• UK trade gap shrinks as exports rise

  The UK goods trade deficit shrank to its smallest amount in almost a year in June, official figures have shown, helped by a rise in exports.

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• China data points to end of slowdown

  Latest economic figures suggest China's economy is stabilising, with stronger-than-expected factory output and consumer prices holding steady.

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• 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.

• Haiti: stove-maker and life-changer

  A profile of Haitian entrepreneur Duquesne Fednard, who created a successful stove-making business despite the destruction of his factory in the 2010 earthquake.

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• 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.

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

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

• Why Everyone Should Aspire to Early Retirement

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

• New Tips and Technology to Modernize Your Networking

  Really make a positive impression by trying something new.

• The Best Children's Books for Money Lessons

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

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

  This season brings new workplace aggravations to the fore.

• Blue-Collar Workers Pay More for Car Insurance

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

• Retirement Communities May Provide Big Tax Breaks

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

• 10 Easy Ways to Keep Energy Costs Down

  Beat the heat with these energy-savings tips.

• How to Make More Secure Passwords

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

• Around the Water Cooler With Dairy Queen's CEO

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

• 4 Easy But Essential Steps for Interview Prep

  The info you should know before going into an interview.

• Don't Abandon Bonds Just Yet

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

• What the Unbundling of Airline Fees Means for Your Wallet

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

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

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

• Seduced By Mykonos

  This romantic Greek island is a place worth lingering.

• The Truth About False and Deceptive Advertising

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

• What Does It Mean to Be Professional at Work?

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

• 10 Reasons to Avoid Retirement

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

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

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

• Evaluating Your Unwritten Résumé

  Your professional reputation is a marketing document itself.

• Have Brazilian Stocks Finally Hit Bottom?

  Watch default news from the energy sector.

• The 5 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs for Retirees

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

• 3 Steps to Online Investing

  An introduction to the world of online investing for beginners.

• Can Detroit Come Back Again?

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

• Coping With Changes Due to Aging

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

• Shopaholics: Are Your Parents to Blame?

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

• Taxed or Not: Where to Hold Your Retirement Cash

  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.

• Are Your Home Upgrades Money Down the Drain?

  How to tell when a home improvement is an investment or just money ill spent.

• 5 Strategies for Tax-Free Back-to-School Shopping

  As back-to-school shopping season approaches, 17 states will temporarily suspend sales tax.

• Market Volatlity Rises as China Hits Brakes

  China faced an acute cash crunch in June, sending jitters to markets everywhere. Here is what's behind the volatile credit market shaking the Chinese banking sector.

• 10 Good Things About Obamacare

  Despite numerous problems, it's important to remember the many benefits of health care reform.

• Getting in the Good Graces of a Gen-Y Boss

  Tips for having a good, productive relationship with a millennial manager.

• How to Save for Retirement on a Small Salary

  Don't let a low income prevent you from building a retirement nest egg.

• How to Survive a Performance Counseling Meeting

  What to do if you learn your work isn't up to par.

• Enrolling at You U: An Alternative to Going Back to School

  Perhaps you should forgo State U and Private U.