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Election provides some stability, but fiscal cliff looms
David Gura Nov 7, 2012
As he spoke about his re-election, President Obama looked to the horizon over the the next four years -- but at the moment that horizon extends only as far as December 31st -- the date of the so-called fiscal cliff.
Obama's victory: A road to compromise or gridlock?
Jeff Horwich Nov 7, 2012
With both Governor Romney and President Obama calling for bipartisanship, we check in with two dueling economists to help chart the course ahead.
Car country goes blue for auto bailout
Dan Bobkoff Nov 7, 2012
Car country played a big role in President Obama's re-election last night. Michigan and Ohio both benefited from the auto industry bailout and both went for the President last night.
Super PACs: A good return on investment?
David Gura Nov 7, 2012
Much of the estimated $6 billion in campaign spending this election came from Super PACs who raised millions and then funneled that money into races. Did it pay off?
What Obama's re-election means to China
Rob Schmitz Nov 7, 2012
Across the world in China, American expats spent this morning watching election returns at an event hosted by the Shanghai chapter of the American Chamber of Commerce.
Voters divided at polls, but say they want compromise
Jeremy Hobson Nov 7, 2012
With the election now in the rear view mirror, a sense of certainty has settled over the political landscape. But what does the election result mean for the markets and business outlook?
Obamacare: The right medicine for small business?
Dan Gorenstein Nov 7, 2012
Now that President Obama has been reelected, implementation of the Affordable Care Act will shift into high gear, which gives some small business owners a stomach ache.
Obama victory could mean higher taxes
Jeremy Hobson Nov 7, 2012
President Obama has been re-elected to lead the country for four more years -- what do the election results mean for the economy, fiscal cliff negotiations, and the fate of Wall Street?
Podcast Extra: Ohio goes blue for auto bailout
Jeremy Hobson Nov 7, 2012
What does Obama's victory mean for the economy, monetary policy, and the fiscal cliff? Exit polls showed a majority of Ohioans favored the auto industry bailout which may have put Obama over the edge in the swing state.
Podcast Extra: President gets four more, What's next for economy?
Jeremy Hobson Nov 7, 2012
President Obama has been re-elected to lead the country for four more years -- what do the election results mean for the markets? Also, how well did Super PAC spending pay off this election?
