September 5th, 2011
The job market is even worse than the 9.1 percent unemployment rate suggests.
America’s 14 million unemployed aren’t competing just with each other. They must also […]
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August 26th, 2011
Fairfax Media Ltd., publisher of hundreds of newspapers in Australia and New Zealand, Friday reported a $408 million annual loss after writing down the value […]
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August 21st, 2011
Six funds recommended by Harry Milling, in alphabetical order:
1. American Century Equity Income (TWEAX)
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August 6th, 2011
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC swung to a second-quarter loss Friday as it wrote down the value of its Greek bond holdings by a […]
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August 5th, 2011
North American stock markets took a hammering Thursday as investors grew ever more pessimistic about the economy with evidence mounting that a serious slowdown may […]
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June 21st, 2011
A new survey shows German investors have less confidence in their nation’s economy as fears over a Greek refinancing and depressed U.S. economy darken growth […]
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June 19th, 2011
Investors familiar with Morningstar’s 5-star system for rating mutual funds will soon see ratings based on an “AAA” scale as well. It’s an addition to […]
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June 11th, 2011
MADRID
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June 5th, 2011
When it comes to cars, four is the new six.
Stung by high gas prices, more Americans are seeking cars that can get 30 to 40 […]
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May 7th, 2011
Chinese car and battery maker BYD Co. is awaiting approval from China’s stock regulators for a share offering on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange aimed at […]
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