Finance
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It takes more to diversify than investing abroadJan 26, 2014 5:01 am - NEW YORK - Why buy foreign stocks? One of the main reasons commonly offered is that foreign stocks make a portfolio more balanced. That's because of a concept called di...
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Michaels Stores investigating possible data breachJan 25, 2014 7:39 pm - IRVING, Texas — Michaels Stores says it is investigating a possible company data security breach that may have affected its customers’ payment card information. The Irvi...
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Lagarde warns of risks to global recoveryJan 25, 2014 12:37 pm - DAVOS, Switzerland — The International Monetary Fund’s managing director warned Saturday of the risks posed to global economic recovery from the reduction of the U.S. Fe...
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Johansson addresses criticism over SodaStream dealJan 25, 2014 12:29 pm - LOS ANGELES — Scarlett Johansson is responding to criticism over her new ad campaign for an Israeli company that operates in the West Bank. The 29-year-old actress said ...
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Obama changing economic tune, but central theme to remainJan 24, 2014 3:36 pm - WASHINGTON — Income inequality is out, “ladders of opportunity” is in. Eager to dispel claims that President Barack Obama is engaging in “class warfare” as he heads into...
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Super Bowl turf installer wants paidJan 24, 2014 3:34 pm - ST. LOUIS — As the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks prep for their showdown in next weekend’s Super Bowl, a legal fight is playing out over the very turf installed mo...
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Starbucks: Croissant sales doubled after makeoverJan 24, 2014 1:07 pm - NEW YORK — Starbucks was never exactly known for its croissants — or any of the baked goods, for that matter. Now, however, the company is seeing early signs of promise ...
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Key considerations for unwed couples buying a homeJan 19, 2014 6:15 am - Married couples represent the majority of homebuyers, but more couples are teaming up to buy a home before they get hitched. If they ever do. Data from the National Ass...
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Baum on Money: Defining bubbles and the value of income equalityJan 19, 2014 6:06 am - Good morning, folks. Here are some top reads. One easy way to determine if it’s a bubble. The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Zweig has some sage advice when it comes ...
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Baum on Money: Marginal thinking from Fed, false fiscal choicesJan 19, 2014 6:06 am - Morning, all. Here are some of the stories I’ve flagged you should know. A nuanced discussion of marginal costs and benefits. The marginal costs weren’t deemed suff...