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'Light at the end of the tunnel' for poor job market
Nov 30, 2011
Paul Ashworth of Capital Economics explains why the nation's current employment measures, while not stellar, are positive signs for the future.
American Airlines files for bankruptcy
Nov 29, 2011
The struggling airline has declared bankruptcy after a poor third quarter, but it says it will keep its scheduled flights running.
GOP Economy: Newt Gingrich's economic plan
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Sarah Golden
Nov 28, 2011
he former House speaker’s pro-business “Jobs and Prosperity Plan” aims to trigger growth by slashing taxes across the board – including eliminating the capital gains tax and reducing corporate income tax to 12.5 percent from its current marginal rate of 35 percent.
Super committee fails, but U.S. investment still best option
Nov 22, 2011
Credit ratings agencies don't seem to be phased by the super committee failure, in large part because the U.S. dollar and bond markets are still strong compared to Europe and China.
Where family ends for super committee and budget cutters
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David Gura
Nov 16, 2011
One idea of President Obama's that both parties have taken up is that government has to live within its means, just like families do. But the economics of a government are very different from those of a family.
Sovereign debt is the new toxic asset
Nov 11, 2011
After the subprime mortgage crisis, investors fled to "safe" government debt. The eurozone crisis shows how toxic those bonds have become.
Keystone XL put on hold
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Scott Tong
Nov 10, 2011
A victory for environmentalists as Obama delays a proposed pipeline until after the election.
Toyota earnings still stifled
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Jeff Tyler
Nov 8, 2011
Everything from natural disasters to the currency exchange rate may force Japan's largest auto maker to reduce its earnings forecast for the full year through next March.
Remember Nov. 5: Bank Transfer Day
Oct 21, 2011
An art gallery owner who's fed up with corporate banking established Nov. 5 to be the deadline for people to shift their money from big banks to smaller credit unions.
Netflix calls it quits for Qwikster
Oct 10, 2011
Netflix pulled the plug on the DVD-only service before it ever got off the ground.