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Low U.S. employment growth and the tech sector slows
Friday, May 25, 2012
Some point to the Facebook stock flop as sign of a slowing tech sector. Meanwhile, employment growth for unskilled workers in the U.S. remains stalled.
A week of economic woes and Facebook fizzle
Friday, May 25, 2012
In the last week, we've heard of a possible Greek exit from the euro, a U.S. debt ceiling showdown, HP layoffs, and a Facebook stock lawsuit. How does this news affect our psyche and what stories should we focus on amid all the turmoil?
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Should Washington act to prevent a 'fiscal cliff'?
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office released a study yesterday warning of a U.S. recession if lawmakers let the Bush-era tax cuts expire and enact a round of automatic spending cuts -- allowing for a 'fiscal cliff.'
Euro debt problems flare up in Spain
Monday, April 30, 2012
Spain has officially slipped back into recession and to make matters worse, Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the credit rating on 11 Spanish banks. That makes it harder for those banks to borrow money.
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The tragic return of debtors' prison
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Far too many poor people are living in the modern-day equivalent of debtors' prison without a chance of a fresh start. It's wrong -- a terrible state of affairs.
Slow and steady returns
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
An investment portfolio owes its comeback to diversification and time.
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How President Obama handled the recovery
Friday, March 2, 2012
A new book explains why the Obama administration didn't go far enough to encourage economic recovery.
How skyscrapers reflect on economic health
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
A new study out by Barcalys Capital explores the ongoing connection between the world's tallest buildings, and the world's biggest financial collapses.
Front-row seat: The small business owner
Friday, January 6, 2012
New Jersey cabinet maker Kelly Conklin is seeing business return, and he's passing the good fortune on to his employees.
Could Europe be heading for a permanent recession?
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
The deal European leaders struck for greater fiscal unity could also stunt growth in the long-term.
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