General Knowledge (1525 Articles)
This section is full of things that I found interesting, and I thought that you might too. The Iraqi stock exchange. How to stay up all night. You never know, there might be a few nuggets of gold in this section that just might interest you.
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Which Two Presidents Pardoned Zero People?
Which two US Presidents pardoned a grand total of zero people during their time in the White House?
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John O. Koehler: The Ronald Reagan Appointee Who Lasted Just Thirteen Days in His Job
The story of John O. Koehler, the Ronald Reagan communications director who lasted just 13 days in his job.
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Which US President Had The Most Failed Cabinet Nominations?
Which US President had four cabinet nominations get rejected? When was the last Cabinet nomination rejection?
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Could Donald Trump Run For Vice President in 2028?
Could Donald Trump run for Vice President in 2028? Scholars and lawyers disagree on whether or not he could.
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The Three Presidential Elections Where Somebody Won 500+ Electoral Votes
A look at the three US Presidential elections when the winner walked away with more than 500 electoral votes.
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A History of 50 Basis Point Interest Rate Cuts In The United States
A history of 50 basis point rate cuts in the United States - when does the Fed typically tend to cut interest rates?
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The Time a Vice President Killed Somebody in a Duel
The story of the duel between Vice President Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, which resulted in the end of Burr's life and the end of Hamilton's career.
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Why Were There No Presidential Debates in 1964, 1968 and 1972?
Why were there no US Presidential debates during the 1964, 1968 and 1972 elections? A look at the reasons behind no debates for three straight Presidential campaigns.
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How A Single Debate Changed The 1960 Presidential Election - And The World
A look at how make-up ended up deciding the 1960 US Presidential election and giving JFK the win.
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Who Had The Shortest Tenure Ever In the Supreme Court?
Who had the shortest tenure ever in the history of the Supreme Court? We take a look at the life of John Rutledge, who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for just 138 days.
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The 1820 US Presidential Election: The Last Time (Probably Ever) That There Was An Uncontested Winner
A look back to the 1820 US Presidential election, which is the last time that a candidate ran unopposed.
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Oops! When Pollsters Got The 1936 US Presidential Election Completely Wrong
A look back at the 1936 US Presidential election between FDR and Alf Landon, which the pollsters got completely wrong.
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Berkshire Hathaway Dumps Almost Half of Apple Stake
Berkshire Hathaway surprised market watchers after announcing that they had liquidated nearly 50% of their stake in Apple.
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A History of The Attempts to Repeal The 22nd Amendment
A history of the attempts (futile) to repeal the 22nd Amendment, which put a limit on the number of terms that a President can serve.
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Truman Defeats Dewey: The Greatest Comeback in the History of the US Presidential Election
The story of when Harry Truman defeated Thomas Dewey in the 1948 US Presidential election, and the story of the greatest comeback of all time.
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Presidential Term Limits, Franklin D. Roosevelt and the 22nd Amendment
A look at Presidential term limits that came about as a result of Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in the White House.
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A History of Joe Biden's Presidential Runs
A look back at all of Joe Biden's Presidential runs, from the very successful to the complete disasters.
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Deal of a Lifetime? NYSE To Cancel Berkshire Hathaway Trades Completed at Massive 99% Discount
Earlier this week, quotes glitched out and some people bought shares of Berkshire Hathaway for less than $200, and now those trades will be cancelled.
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Yes, The Secret Service Would Follow President Trump To Jail
Would the Secret Service follow President Trump to jail if he were to be sentenced to prison?
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What Prediction Markets Are Telling Us About the 2024 Presidential Election
What are prediction markets telling us about the upcoming 2024 US Presidential election?
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A Look at Amazon.com's 113 (and Counting) Acquisitions
A look at the 113 acquisitions that Amazon.com has completed since turning public in 1997. What was their biggest deal?
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Detroit Rejoices After Population Decline Finally Comes To An End
Detroit recently posted its first population growth since 1957, as the city has finally reversed decades of decline.
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The Ever-Increasing Cost of a Disneyland Ticket Through The Years
A look at the ever-increasing cost of a Disneyland ticket over the course - how can they keep raising prices?
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Bitcoin Pizza Day: The $634 Million Papa John's Pizza Order
On May 22nd, 2010, a man named Laszlo Hanyecz spent 10,000 Bitcoin to order two large pizzas. May 22nd is now known as Bitcoin Pizza Day.
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How Chipotle Recovered From The Nearly Company-Ending E. Coli and Norovirus Outbreaks in 2015
A look at how Chipotle recovered from an outbreak of E.Coli and Norovirus which nearly destroyed the company in 2015.
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The Story of When Mark Zuckerberg Turned Down Yahoo!
The story of when Mark Zuckerberg turned down Yahoo! for $1 billion - at the tender age of 22 years old.
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Thales of Miletus, Olives and the First Ever Options Trade
Thales of Miletus was responsible for the first options contract ever when he secured the rights to use olive presses before a big harvest.
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Husband Gets Busted by SEC For Profiting From Wife's Insider Information
The story of a Texas man who tried to profit off of his wife's insider information, but ended up losing everything instead.
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Who Was The Last US President That Decided Not To Run For a Second Term?
Who was the last US President that decided NOT to run for a second term in the White House?
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A Look Back at Ronald Reagan's Dominant Victory in the 1980 Republican Presidential Primaries
A look at the dominant victory by Ronald Reagan in the 1980 Republican primaries, and how it compares to Donald Trump in 2024.
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Why Did Ronald Wayne Sell His 10% Stake in Apple for Just $800?
What was the story behind Ronald Wayne selling his shares in Apple to Jobs and Wozniak for just $800?
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When Ronald Reagan Nearly Defeated Incumbent Gerald Ford For the Republican Nomination in 1976
When an incumbent - Gerald Ford - nearly lost his party's nomination to Ronald Reagan in 1976.
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"Operation Closing Bell": When The Feds Shut Down a Cocaine-Trading Ring on Wall Street
A look back at the time when federal agents swooped in on Wall Street and broke up a cocaine trafficking ring.
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A Look at the Two Biggest Blown Primary Leads of the Last 50 Years
A look at the two biggest blown primary leads of the last 50 years - Senator Ted Kennedy in 1979 and Hillary Clinton on 2007.
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The Time Stanley Druckenmiller Lost $600 Million in Three Weeks
Remembering the $600 million loss that Stanley Druckenmiller took in just three weeks shorting Internet stocks back in 1999.
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"Silver Thursday": When Three Brothers Attempted to Corner The Silver Market
A look back at Silver Thursday and the attempt of the Hunt brothers to corner the silver market in the early 1980s.
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The Emulex Hoax: When a 23-Year-Old Student Caused a 50% Drop in Minutes
A look back at the Emulex hoax that was perpetrated by a 23 year-old student and wiped off 50% from the stock value of Emulex.
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The Story of Charlie Munger and the Windowless Dorm Rooms
The story of Charlie Munger's bizarre fascination with windowless dormitory rooms.
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How Steven Cohen's Attempted Transformation Into "Uncle Stevie" Has Failed (So Far)
A look at how Steven Cohen's attempted transformation into Uncle Stevie hasn't gone as expected.
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Why is Senator Thomas Carper Allowed To Place Bets Against US Markets?
Should Senator Thomas Carper of Delaware be permitted to buy ETFs that bet against the US economy?
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When Microsoft Famously Invested $150 Million In Apple
A look back at when Microsoft shocked the world by investing $150 million in their arch-rival, Apple.
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A Look Back at Richard Nixon's Massive Victory Over George McGovern in 1972
A look back at President Nixon's massive victory over George McGovern in 1972 - a US Presidential result that may never be witnessed again.
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United Kingdom Stands in the Way of Microsoft-Activision Purchase
A look at the current state of the Microsoft Activision deal and how one country - the United Kingdom - could possibly block it.
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Five of the Closest US Presidential Elections of all Time
A look at the five closest US Presidential elections of all time, both by popular vote and electoral votes.
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Warren Buffett: We'll Make About $5 Billion in Interest From U.S. Treasury Bills This Year
Berkshire Hathaway owns over $100 billion in US Treasury Bills, generating the company $5 billion in interest alone.
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Five Times When Yahoo! Completely Dropped The Ball
A look at the five times that Yahoo! completely dropped the ball, missing a chance to permanently transform their company.
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The Time That Donald Trump Very Nearly Purchased The New England Patriots
A look back at the time that Donald Trump was attempting to purchase the New England Patriots.
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eToys.com - The Story of The Dot-Com Boom's Biggest Flameout
The story of Etoys.com and how it ended up epitomizing the ridiculous excess of the dot-com-era in the late 1990s.
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The Mysterious Affair of the Locked "Recession" Wikipedia Page
Why was the Wikipedia recession page changed and locked? What has the Biden Administration tried to change the definition of the term?
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Twitter/Elon Musk Purchase Set To Devolve Into Lawsuits
The Twitter/Elon Musk saga is set to devolve into a lengthy court battle after Musk terminated his planned merger last week.
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Who Was The Youngest President in US History?
Who is the youngest President in the history of the United States? A look at the three youngest Presidents ever.
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What Is The Prediction Market Telling Us About The 2024 US Presidential Election?
What are the prediction and betting markets telling us about the 2024 US Presidential election? We take a look.
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CDPQ, Canada's Second Largest Pension Fund, Likely Set To Lose Hundreds of Millions on Celsius Network Investment
CDPQ, the second largest pension fund in Canada, is likely set to lose hundreds of millions of dollars on their investment in the Celsius Network.
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What Is The Record For Highest Ever Average Gas Price (per Gallon) in the United States?
The price of a gallon of gasoline in the United States is the highest that it has ever been - even after adjusting for inflation.
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Has Warren Buffett Ever Gotten Into Trouble With The SEC?
Has Warren Buffett ever gotten into trouble with the SEC before? A look at Buffett's only serious brush with the SEC.
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Berkshire Hathaway: Up 3,641,613% Since 1965 and Counting
Berkshire Hathaway is up an astonishing 3,641,613% since 1965, which is when Warren Buffett took over the company.
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What Is The Highest That Oil Has Ever Traded?
What is the highest that oil has ever traded? What is the record for highest ever oil prices?
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Slaughter of the Dems? What Betting Markets Are Saying About the 2022 Midterm Elections
What are the betting markets saying about the 2022 midterm elections? If you are a Democrat supporter, things aren't looking good.
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How Hard Is It To Repeal An Amendment?
How hard is it to repeal an amendment in the United States? Can a sitting President repeal an Amendment by themselves?
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Investors Going "Risk Off" As Frothy Assets Tank
Investors are going risk off as frothy assets continue to tank across the board - is the bull market finally ending?
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When Do People Usually Announce That They Are Running For President?
When do people usually announce that they will be running for President? How far ahead of time do people file their papers?
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Who Was The Longest Serving Member of Congress?
Who is the longest serving member of Congress? What had the longest uninterrupted streak in Congress?
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Should Nancy Pelosi and Her Husband Be Allowed To Buy Millions of Dollars Worth of Stock Options?
Should Nancy Pelosi and her husband really be allowed to buy millions of dollars worth of stock options?
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Michael Burry Isn't Short $500 Million Plus of Tesla
Michael Burry is not short over $500 million worth of Tesla, despite what the media might have you believe.
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Warren Buffett: My Original Plan Was To Retire at 25
Warren Buffett's original plan was to retire at 25 - what happened? Why is the Oracle of Omaha still working at the age of 90?
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Did Tesla Sell All Its Bitcoin Holdings?
Did Tesla sell all of their Bitcoin holdings? Elon Musk says no, though the market has still been freaking out in recent days.
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What Pandemic? Value of World's Most Valuable Sports Franchises Soars
The value of the world's most valuable franchises soared in 2020, despite the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic shut down sports for a while.
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State of the Market: Dogecoin Surges on Hopes of Elon Musk "Saturday Night Live" Mention
The hopes and dreams of Dogecoin holders are resting on the shoulders of Elon Musk and the hope of a positive mention of the currency on Saturday Night Live.
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Greg Abel Will Be The Next CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
The next CEO of Berkshire Hathaway will be Greg Abel, who currently leads Berkshire's Energy unit.
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Charlie Munger Really Doesn't Like Bitcoin
Charlie Munger of Berkshire Hathaway really doesn't like Bitcoin, and he has no problem telling people so at every opportunity.
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Which US President Paid Off The National Debt?
Which US President presided over the paying off of the national debt for the first and only time? The answer? Andrew Jackson.
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Does The President Have To Give a State of the Union Address Every Year?
Is there a requirement for a sitting US President to give an annual speech? Is the State of the Union address a requirement?
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Which US Presidents Hated Their Job The Most?
Which US President hated their job the most? What US President couldn't wait to leave office?
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What Was Berkshire Hathaway's Worst Ever Year?
What was the worst year ever for Berkshire Hathaway? What was the biggest one-year drawdown in Berkshire Hathaway's shares?
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What is the Global Minimum Corporate Tax?
What is the global minimum corporate tax? What rate does the United States want to establish for this rate?
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United States: No Vaccine Passports
The United States has announced that they will not be doing a vaccine passport program, unlike China and the European Union.
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How Did Archegos Capital Lose So Much Money So Quickly?
How did Archegos Capital lose so much money so quickly? The answer lies in swaps and the leverage that they provide.
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Is Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot) One of the Fastest Growing Companies Ever?
Is Dapper Labs, the parent company of NBA Top Shot, one of the fastest growing companies in the world?
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Report: Havoc in the Markets After Archegos Capital Management LLC Forced to Liquidate Shares
Shares of companies like companies like ViacomCBS and Discovery were rocked on Friday after Archegos Capital Management LLC was reportedly forced into liquidation.
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What is the Line of Succession For the US President?
What is the line of succession for the US President? What happens if the US President is forced to step down - who takes over?
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How Much Did The US Economy Grow Under President Trump?
How did the US economy actually perform under President Trump? A look at the numbers and a comparison to history.
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Why Do Companies Buy Back Shares?
Why do companies buy back shares of their own company? We take a look at the reason.
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WallStreetBets Targets RKT (Rocket Companies, Inc.); Stock Soars
WallStreetBets has picked another target - RKT, aka Rocket Companies - and shares of the company are soaring.
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"Roaring Kitty" Hit With Class Action Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Roaring Kitty, one of the central figures in the Gamestop rise, has been hit with a class action lawsuit in the state of Massachusetts.
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Bitcoin Scarcity Helping To Push Prices to New Highs
Bitcoin scarcity is one of the reasons why the price of Bitcoin has shot up so rapidly over the past year or so.
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Millenial Investors: The Market Will Never Be The Same
Millennial investors have come storming into the markets over the past couple of years, and things will likely never be the same.
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Who Was The Most Popular President By Overall Average Job Approval Rating?
Who is the most popular US President since 1945 based on average approval rating? The answer might surprise you.
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Robinhood Sees Surge in New Accounts, Downloads
Robinhood has apparently seen a surge in download and new account creations since last week, which proves that there is no such thing as bad publicity.
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Will Robinhood Go Bankrupt This Year? Bookmaker Puts Odds at Better Than 50%
Will Robinhood go bankrupt as a result of what happened this past week in the stock market? A major bookmaker puts the odds of that happening at better than 50%.
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Elon Musk Turns Bullish on Bitcoin
Elon Musk has turned bullish on Bitcoin, which has helped to send the cryptocurrency up roughly 20% on the day.
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What is the Difference Between a Short Squeeze and a Gamma Squeeze?
What is the difference between a short squeeze and a gamma squeeze? How do they contribute to a stock going up in value?
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Robinhood Reportedly Preventing The Opening of New Positions in Gamestop (GME), AMC, BB, NAKD, BBBY, NOK, KOSS, NAKD
Robinhood is reportedly preventing its customers from opening new positions in stocks like Gamestop, Blackberry, AMC and others.
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Melvin Capital vs WallStreetBets: How Retail Traders Took Down a Hedge Fund
Melvin Capital vs WallStreetBets - how a community filled with memes and outlandish trades on Reddit ended up taking down a hedge fund.
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When Was The Last Time The Federal Minimum Wage Was Increased?
When was the last federal minimum wage increase in the United States? What is the current minimum wage level?
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Nancy Pelosi Turns Tesla Bull With Recent Options Trade
Nancy Pelosi and her husband purchased a large amount of Tesla LEAPS in late December of 2020, as they clearly are bullish on the company's prospects.
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The Great Gamestop Short Squeeze
What caused the short squeeze of the century in Gamestop? Which factors contributed to this incredible move higher?
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Which President Gave Out The Most Presidential Pardons?
Which President gave out the most Presidential pardons and reprieves? How do the modern Presidents compare?
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How Many More Terms Could President Trump Serve in the White House?
How many more terms could President Trump serve in the White House? The 22nd Amendment deals with this exact question.
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Has a US President Ever Had Two Non-Consecutive Terms in Office?
Has a US President ever served two non-consecutive terms in the White House? This has happened once in the past, as Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms.
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How Many US Presidents Didn't Finish Their Terms in Office?
How many US Presidents didn't finish their terms in office? What were the reasons for these Presidents leaving office?
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Can President Trump Issue Himself a Self-Pardon?
Can a President issue themselves a self-pardon? The answer is not clear and has never been tested by the Supreme Court.
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How Much Did The US National Debt Go Up Under President Trump?
How much did the national debt go up under President Trump? How much of an impact did COVID-19 have on these numbers?
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Has a US President Ever Been Arrested?
Has a US President ever been arrested? There is one case of a US President being arrested over the history of the country.
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Has a President Ever Been Impeached Twice?
Has a US President ever been impeached twice? Of the impeached Presidents, did any of them end up getting impeached by the House twice?
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Which Presidents Did Not Attend the Inaugurations of Their Successors?
Which US Presidents elected not to attend the inaugurations of their successors? We take a look at the list.
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Does Impeachment Prevent a President From Running For Office Again?
Does impeachment prevent a President for running for office? The answer lies in what the Senate chooses to do.
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Warren Buffett: 20 More Years of Outperforming The S&P 500 Since Everybody Wrote Him Off
Warren Buffett has outperformed the S&P 500 by roughly 50 points since the last time that he was declared irrelevant, in 1999.
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Who Signed The Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act Into Law?
Who signed the Veterans Access to Care Through Choice, Accountability and Transparency Act into law? Was it President Obama or President Trump?
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Disney Looking To Change Movie Industry Forever With "Mulan" Direct-to-PVOD Release
Disney hopes to change the movie industry forever with their direct-to-PVOD release of Mulan? Will it be a success?
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Has a Sitting President Ever Lost His Party's Nomination?
Has a sitting President ever lost his party's nomination when looking for re-election? This has actually happened five times.
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How Can President Trump Get Re-Elected in November?
How can President Trump win re-election in November? We look at what matters - and what doesn't - to voters in November.
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How Did Oil Trade Negative?
How did the price of oil go negative? How is that possible? We take a look at how this happened.
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How Long Did It Take President Obama To Declare a National Emergency for H1N1 (Swine Flu)?
How long did it take President Obama to declare a national emergency for H1N1 following the first positive diagnosis in the United States?
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Warren Buffett Makes First Major Move Since Market Crash
Warren Buffett made his first major move since the market started melting down, and it was a sell of some of his airline stocks.
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When Will I Get My Stimulus Check?
When will my stimulus check from the government arrive? When did Treasury Secretary Mnuchin say that payments would arrive?
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Should Companies That Paid Billions To Buy Back Shares Be Entitled To Government Bailouts?
Should a company like Boeing that spent tens of billions of dollars buying back its shares be entitled to a government bailout?
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Does President Trump Have The Power To Postpone The Presidential Election?
Does President Trump have the power to delay the US Presidential election? We look at what the Constitution says on the matter.
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President Trump Loses His Betting Advantage
President Trump has lost his betting advantage at major sports books over the past month - can he actually win in November?
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President Trump Re-Election Odds: His Election to Lose
President Trump Re-Election Odds - what are the current odds of President Trump winning re-election in 2020?
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Why Was Andrew Johnson Impeached?
Why was President Andrew Johnson impeached? A look at the first impeachment of a US President in history.
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If A President Is Impeached, Are They Automatically Removed From Office?
If a President is impeached, does this mean that they are automatically removed from office? We take a look at how impeachment and removal from office works.
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A Look at Elizabeth Warren's Investment Portfolio
A look at Elizabeth Warren's investment portfolio? What does she own, and how much is she worth?
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How Good of a Stock and Options Trader is Nancy Pelosi?
A look at the stock and options trades that Nancy Pelosi and her husband executed in 2018. How did she do?
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When Will a Democratic Nominee Be Chosen in 2020?
When will a Democratic nominee be chosen in 2020? A look at the important dates that will be coming in 2020?
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How Do Online Stock Brokers Make Money If They Don't Charge Commissions?
How do online stock brokers make money if they don't charge for commissions? We take a look at their model.
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A Look at Warren Buffett's Annual Returns
A look at Warren Buffett's staggering returns over the past 50 years, and a glimpse into how much he has outperformed the markets.
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A Look at the Bernie Sanders Wealth Tax Proposal
A look at the Bernie Sanders wealth tax, which looks to raise $4.5 trillion over 10 years from the nation's wealthiest citizens.
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A Look at the Upcoming 2019 Canadian Election
A look at the upcoming 2019 Canadian election - who do we think will win? Can the Conservatives grab a victory?
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Did You Know That Netflix Still Has Over 2.4 Million Subscribers To Its DVD Service?
Netflix still has millions of subscribers to its DVD service. Why do they keep this offering in existence?
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The WeWork IPO: Investors Finally Say "No Mas"
Investors have been fretting over the WeWork IPO, due to a large number of issues, and this has caused the company's valuation to plummet in recent weeks.
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Traders Flummoxed in World of "Trump Turmoil"
President Trump loves to create turmoil in order to help get deals done, but how have traders been reacting to this turmoil?
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Why Would Interest Rates Drop in the United States If The Economy is So Strong?
Why would the United States be lowering interest rates if the economy was so strong? We take a look at the possible reasons.
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What is the "Incumbent's Advantage"?
What is the incumbent's advantage and how does it manifest itself in an election? Who has enjoyed the incumbent's advantage in the past?
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What is An Inverted Yield Curve and Why Does It Matter?
What is an inverted yield curve and why does it matter? A look at one of the best indicators of an upcoming recession.
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Should Short Selling Be Illegal?
Should short selling be illegal? What function does short selling serve in the stock market? We take a look.
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What Were The Three Biggest Blowouts in The History of the US Presidential Elections?
What were the biggest blowouts in the history of the US Presidential election? Where does Reagan vs Mondale stack up?
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What Were The Closest Presidential Elections in US History?
What were the closest results in the history of the US Presidential election? Was Gore vs Bush the closest result ever?
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Why Is The Vancouver Real Estate Market Collapsing?
Why is the Vancouver real estate market collapsing? What contributed to the parabolic rise in the market? Why are things falling so fast?
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How Do Calls and Puts Work in the Stock Market?
A look at how puts and calls work when it comes to the stock market. Puts and calls can be as simple or as complicated as you like.
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Why are NFL Teams Worth So Much Money?
Why are NFL teams worth so much money? We take a look at a breakdown of the league's revenue structure and how sharing works.
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What is the Difference Between "On-Budget" and "Off-Budget" When It Comes to the US Deficit?
What is the difference between the on-budget and off-budget numbers that are used to calculate the official deficit or surplus numbers of the United States?
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The Time When Raghib "The Rocket" Ismail Shocked The World
Once upon a time, Raghib The Rocket Ismail shocked the world by shunning the NFL and signing with the Canadian Football League.
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Largest Ever Monthly Deficit Posted in February in United States
The United States posted its largest monthly deficit in history in February, as the budget spent $234 billion more than what it brought in.
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US Debt Clock Ticks Over $22 Trillion and Hardly Anybody Cares
The US debt clock has swelled to over $22 trillion in the United States and nobody seems to care anymore.
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Algorithmic Traders Gone Wild: Auris Medical Surges After Similarly Named Company is Acquired
Algo traders went wild earlier this week, bidding up the shares of a penny stock after a similarly named company was bought by Johnson and Johnson.
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Is Tesla Inc. The Most Polarizing Company in the History of the Stock Market?
Is Tesla the most polarizing stock in the history of the stock market? It's hard to find one more polarizing.
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"Well-Timed" Options Trade in PG&E Raises Eyebrows
A couple of well-timed options trades in the shares of PG and E will likely draw scrutiny from the SEC.
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A History of Partial Government Shutdowns of the US Federal Government
A history of partial government shutdowns in the United States, from the first in 1980 to present day.
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Elizabeth Warren Set To Propose Wealth Tax
Elizabeth Warren is set to propose a new wealth tax, one that would see the richest in the US pay up to 3% in tax on their fortunes.
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SEC Levels Charges in Edgar Hacking Scheme
The SEC has levelled charges in the hacking case that saw a Ukrainian hacker gain access to the EDGAR filing system.
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Warren Buffett Adds to Financial Holdings, Pares Airline Stakes
Berkshire Hathaway added to its holdings in financial companies during the last quarter while adding taking a big new position in Oracle.
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Judgment Day: Voters Head To The Polls for Midterm Elections
Voters in the United States will head to the polls for one of the most important midterm elections in a generation.
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How Will The Younger Generation of Investors Handle a Bear Market?
How will the younger generation of investors handle a bear market, especially in technology stocks?
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For Canadian Marijuana Companies, Now It's Time To Produce Results
For Canadian marijuana companies, the time has now come to start producing results as the hype starts to fade.
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Markets Tank on Wednesday; President Trump Blames the Fed
The markets were routed on Wednesday after investors continued to fret over increasing interest rates.
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Does Elon Musk Want To Be Fired?
Does Elon Musk wanted to be fired from his post at Tesla? Given his erratic behavior over the past little while, people are starting to wonder.
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Elon Musk Settles With the SEC
Elon Musk settled with the SEC earlier this weekend, which should set the stage for a big rally in Tesla shares on Monday.
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Tilray Inc. - Poster Child of the Dot Bong Bubble
Shares of Tilray spiked dramatically earlier this week as investors continued to go crazy for marijuana stocks.
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Volatility Reigns Supreme in Publicly Traded Marijuana Stocks
The marijuana industry is providing some fantastic trading opportunities, as stocks like Canopy Growth, Tilray and Cronos Group have soared.
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Want to Make a Long-Term Bet on Tesla Using Options? It'll Cost You
If you are looking to make a long term bet on Tesla using options, you are going to pay a big price.
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What Happened To The Stock Market When Bill Clinton Was Impeached?
How did the markets react when Bill Clinton was impeached? We take a look in this article.
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Berkshire Hathaway Adds Another 75 Million Apple Shares To Their Already Massive Holding
Berkshire Hathaway has continued to add to their massive position in Apple, as their stake in the company is now valued north of $40 billion.
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Longfin Voluntarily Delists From NASDAQ In New Twist to Bizarre Story
After a month of being halted, Longfin has requested a voluntary delisting from the NASDAQ, which is just another twist in this bizarre story
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Apple Plans To Buy Back Additional $100 Billion Worth of Shares
Apple recently stated in their quarterly report that they will be doing another $100 billion worth of share buybacks - this move was cheered by investors.
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Rising Interest Rates and a Mature Bull Market: What Happens Now?
Rising interest rates and a mature bull market have conspired to worry investors - is this is the end of the bull?
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Tesla Has Reached One of the Most Critical Junctures In Its History; What Happens Next?
Tesla has reached a very critical juncture in its history - will it be able to skate through again, or is this the end of the line?
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Warren Buffett Pines for "Huge" Acquisitions
Warren Buffett is on the prowl for big acquisitions, though he is having trouble finding value in this market.
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Snap Inc's Very Volatile Week
Snap Inc. has had a very volatile week, with shares of the company surging and then pulling back after a variety of news releases.
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Cryptocurrencies Get Demolished
Cryptocurrencies, including the likes of Bitcoin and Ethereum, have been routed over the past couple of months.
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Is the Bull Market Finally Coming To An End?
Is the bull market in the United States finally coming to an end thanks to rising bond yields?
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Where Does Bitcoin Go From Here?
Where will Bitcoin go from here? How will increased interest from regulators impact the price of Bitcoins going forward?
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Amazon Raising The Price of Monthly Prime Memberships By Nearly 20%
Amazon.com is raising the price of its monthly Prime memberships for US subscribers by close to 20%.
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NFL Ratings Down Roughly 10% From Previous Year
NFL ratings are down almost 10% since last year due to a number of different factors - can the league reverse things next year?
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Upcoming Sale of Carolina Panthers Will Measure The Damage to NFL Brand
The upcoming sale of the Carolina Panthers will test the amount of damage that has been inflicted on the NFL brand.
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Disney Purchases 21st Century Fox Assets In Mega-Deal
Earlier today, Disney announced that they would be purchasing a number of 21st Century Fox assets.
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Bitcoin Prices Near $10,000 Level
The price of a Bitcoin has soared to a level of nearly $10,000/coin, defying expectations and enthralling bulls.
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Massive Data Breach Adds to Uber's Woes
According to reports, a massive data breach occurred at Uber in October 2016 that was subsequently covered up with a $100,000 payment.
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Report: TV Networks Balking at UFC's Television Rights Asking Price
According to reports, the UFC is going to have a tough time getting the $450 million/year that they are looking for in their new TV deal.
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Civil War Erupting Between NFL's Owners
There is a civil war taking place between the NFL, Jerry Jones and the commissioner of the league. What will happen?
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WSJ: Dallas Has The Edge For Amazon's HQ2
According to the WSJ, Dallas is currently the leading contender to land the second headquarters of Amazon.
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Oddsmakers: Democrats Slight Favorites To Win in 2020
According to the bookmakers, the Democrats are slight favorites to win the US Presidential election in 2020.
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"Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" Revealed
The House Republicans unveiled the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act earlier today - can it pass into law?
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Would You Let Amazon Into Your House?
Amazon will soon be launching a new program called Amazon Key, which will allow the company to drop packages inside your front door.
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Chipotle Just Can't Catch a Break
Chipotle reported another lacklustre round of earnings as its recovery once again fails to take shape.
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238 Bids Submitted To Host Amazon's Second Headquarters
A whopping 238 bids have been submitted to host the new $5 billion second headquarters for Amazon.com - who are the leading contenders?
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Forbes: President Trump's Net Worth Fell By $600 Million Last Year
According to Forbes, President Trump's net worth fell by $600 million during the last year.
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Bitcoin Soars To $5,800 As It Takes Out All-Time High
Bitcoin has taken out $5,800 and could be on a one-way trip for five figures - can anything stop this crytocurrency?
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Prediction Site: 21% Chance Tax Reform Passes in 2017
According to online prediction site Predictit.org, there is just a 21% chance of Trump's tax reform bill becoming law in 2017.
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Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Result in First Job Losses of President Trump's Time in White House
The September jobs numbers were weaker than expected, largely due to Hurricanes Irma and Harvey that both landed during the month.
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UBS Asset Management: Market Underpricing Tax-Reform Proposal
According to UBS Asset Management, the stock market is severely underpricing the possibility of tax reform being passed into law.
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President Trump's Job Approval Rating Fights Back From Basement
President Trump has seen his approval rating increase over the past few months, though it remains a rollercoaster.
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President Trump Takes on NFL, NBA With Comments
President Trump has taken on the NFL and NBA in recent comments, and it will be interesting to see what the fallout is.
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SEC: Vulnerability May Have Been Used For Illicit Trades Using Non-Public Information
The SEC has shone the spotlight on an intrusion that occurred on its network in 2016 that may have resulted in hackers generating illicit gains.
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Warren Buffett Wins $1 Million Market Bet
Warren Buffett has collected on a $1 million bet that he made in which he bet that a low-cost index fund would outperform the hedge fund industry.
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Equifax's Terrible, No Good Week
Equifax had a very terrible, awful week that saw billions of dollars in market capitalization wiped out. Can they recover?
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Waiting For a Market Crash? You'll Likely Need a Euphoric "Melt-Up" First
The market is likely not going to sell off with any authority until there is a euphoric melt-up, as there is just too much money on the sidelines.
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Jamie Dimon: Bitcoin is a Fraud
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon went on the record earlier today as saying that he thinks that Bitcoin is going to go to zero.
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$20 Trillion and Counting
The United States now has a national debt load of over $20 trillion and counting - can anything be done to tame it in the future?
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Equifax Shareholders Nervously Await Monday's Open
Can Equifax shareholders avoid disaster if they continue to hold shares of the stock going forward? Can the company reverse their fortunes?
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Catastrophe For Equifax After Major Security Breach
Shareholders of Equifax are likely in for some major pain after the company revealed a massive security breach earlier this week.
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Houston Rockets Reportedly Sold To Tilman Fertitta For $2.2 Billion
The Houston Rockets have reportedly been sold to Tilman Fertitta for an eye-popping price of $2.2 billion.
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Movie Industry Reeling Following Weak Summer at Box Office
The box office is currently reeling right now due to a number of different reasons, and Labor Day is expected to be particularly weak.
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Markets Shrug Off Bad News as Talk of Tax Reform Continues
The markets continue to shrug off bad news and are proving to be little match for a raging bull.
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Uber's Search For New CEO Continues Following Jeff Immelt's Withdrawal From Consideration
Jeff Immelt has pulled himself from consideration for the title of CEO of Uber - will Meg Whitman end up with the job?
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Warren Buffett Just Can't Spend His Cash
Berkshire Hathaway was outbid for Oncor, which means that Warren Buffett will need to continue to look for ways to spend his cash.
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Miami Marlins Sold For $1.2 Billion
The Miami Marlins have reportedly been sold for $1.2 billion to an investor group that includes Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan.
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Estimating the Paydays From The Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor Fight
What will Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather make from their fight on August 26th? We look at some of the clues that might give us an indication.
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Former MLB Commissioner Fay Vincent: Legalized Sports Betting Is Coming
Former MLB Commissioner Faye Vincent said that he believes that the prospect of legalized sports gambling is inflating franchise values.
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Record Soccer Transfers: £10 Million to £198 Million in 15 Years
PSG is reportedly set to pay a record-setting amount of money for Neymar as they pluck the star from Barcelona.
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More NBA Teams Inking Jersey Ad Deals
More NBA teams are inking patch deals, as these deals are reportedly worth up to $20 million per year.
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Will LeBron James Depart Cleveland Once Again?
Will LeBron James leave the Cleveland Cavaliers once again? Recent changes in Cleveland have the King possibly heading out the door.
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Houston Rockets Likely To Fetch $2 Billion+ In Sale Process
The Houston Rockets are up for sale and the purchase price is likely go to be north of $2 billion.
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A Look At James Harden's "Supermax" Contract
A look at the supermax contract that was recently signed by James Harden of the Houston Rockets.
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Snapchat's Parent Company Cracks Following Morgan Stanley Downgrade
Shares of Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, continued to tank today following a downgrade from Morgan Stanley.
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Report: 80 Million US Households Now Have Amazon Prime Memberships
According to a report, 80 million US households have Amazon Prime memberships.
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All Eyes on Tesla As First Model 3 To Roll Off Assembly Line Shortly
All eyes are on Tesla as the first Model 3s are expected to roll off the assembly line shortly.
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Jury Selection Begins For Martin Shkreli Trial
Jury selection for the trial of Martin Shkreli started earlier this week - will the Pharma Bro end up going to jail?
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Uber Introduces Tipping Via Company App
Uber has introduced tipping to its app in an attempt to lure some of their former drivers back to the company.
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Forbes: Billionaires Are Stockpiling Land in the United States
According to Forbes, billionaires in the United States are stockpiling millions of acres of land in anticipation of a catastrophe.
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Bitcoin Clears $3,000 USD For The First Time, Then Drops $500
Bitcoin cleared $3,000/USD for the first time ever earlier today and then quickly retreated by over $500.
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Friday's Selloff In FANG Stocks Puts Chill Into Markets
A Friday sell-off in the FANG stocks has many investors what is going to be coming over the next week.
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ABC Enjoying Strong Ratings From NBA Finals, Though Can It Continue?
The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are delivering the ratings in the NBA Finals, though can it continue?
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U.S. Unemployment Sinks to 16 Year Low in May
US unemployment sunk to a 16 year low in May, though there remains some significant weak spots in the economy.
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Elon Musk, Bob Iger Step Down From President Trump's Business Advisory Council Following Paris Climate Deal Withdrawal
Elon Musk and Bob Iger both withdrew from the Trump business advisory council earlier today following the news of the US withdrawal from the Paris climate deal.
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Jeff Bezos Closing In On Bill Gates
Thanks to a surge in shares of Amazon.com as of late, Jeff Bezos is closing in on Bill Gates on the rich list.
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The Winklevoss Twins Win Again
The Winklevoss twins were early adopters of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency and are now raking in the cash.
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Fed: Household Debt Hit All-Time High in Q1 2017
According to the Federal Reserve, US household debt hit an all-time high for the first time since the Great Recession in Q1/2017.
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Bitcoin Nears $2,000 USD a Coin
The price of Bitcoin continues to soar and is nearing a remarkable $2,000 per coin in US Dollars - can the run continue?
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Is The Bull Run In Jeopardy Thanks To Events in Washington?
Is the multi-year mature bull run at risk due to the issues in Washington right now?
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Two of Warren Buffett's Biggest Mistakes
What have been the biggest mistakes during the phenomenal career of Warren Buffett? We take a look.
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Oddsmakers: President Trump Has 60% Chance of Leaving Office Before End of First Term
According to oddsmakers, President Trump currently has about a 60% chance of leaving office before the end of his first term.
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Shipping Wars: Amazon Lowers Free-Shipping Minimum For Non-Prime Members - Again
Amazon.com and Walmart continue to engage in a war for market share, much to the benefit of online shoppers.
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Warren Buffett: Berkshire Hathaway Might Start Paying Dividends To Shareholders
Warren Buffett revealed earlier today that Berkshire Hathaway may start paying out dividends in the near future.
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Shares of IBM Down after Warren Buffett Reveals That He Has Sold 1/3rd of Berkshire Hathaway's Stake in the Company
Shares of IBM are down today after Warren Buffett recently revealed that he has significantly trimmed his stake in the company.
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It's Good To Be King: Google CEO Makes $200 Million in 2016
The CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, reportedly made a total of $200 million in 2016 as Google continued to rise.
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President Trump Set To Reveal Tax Cut Plans on Wednesday
President Trump is set to reveal his set of tax cut proposals on Wednesday, though the question is - can they become law?
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Bill O'Reilly Out at Fox News
After 15 years at the top, Bill O'Reilly and Fox News have parted ways thanks to recent revelations.
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Netflix Close To Crossing 100 Million Subscriber Mark
Netflix will reportedly pass the 100 million subscriber mark this weekend as they continue their incredible growth.
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Major League Baseball Team Values Continue To Soar
According to Forbes, Major League Baseball franchise values continue to soar, largely thanks to new local TV deals.
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Maurice Harkless and the $500,000 Three Pointer Bonus
Maurice Harkless of the Portland Trail Blazers won a $500,000 bonus by not taking 3 pointers over the last few games of the season.
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Elon Musk Now Worth Roughly $14 Billion
The net worth of Elon Musk continues to soar thanks to the parabolic move in Tesla as of late.
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Decline in Trump's Approval Rating Finally Ends
The decline in the approval rating of President Trump has finally come to an end, as his rating has ticked higher to 42% in the past week.
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Federal Reserve: $1.3 Trillion in Student Loan Balances At End of 2016
According to the Federal Reserve, student loan debt sat at $1.3 trillion at the end of 2016.
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US Economy Added 98,000 Jobs in March, Unemployment Rate Fell to 4.5%
The US economy added a total of 98,000 jobs in March, well below analyst estimates of approximately 180,000.
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Hillary Clinton: "I Don't Think I Will Look Into Ever Running For Office Again"
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed earlier today that she has no plans to run for political office ever again.
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Amazon.com Wins Streaming Rights To NFL Thursday Night Football Games
Amazon.com has won the rights to stream the NFL's Thursday Night Football games for a reported $50 million.
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Trump Approval Ratings Hit New Low Following Health Care Bill Failure
President Trump's approval ratings have hit an all-time low following a particularly disastrous week in the White House.
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SEC Nabs Two For Alleged Insider Trading on Intel-Mobileye Merger
The SEC has accused two Israeli men of illegally profiting from advance knowledge of the Mobileye/Intel merger.
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Warren Buffett's Annual Compensation Increases To $487,881
Warren Buffett received nearly $500,000 in compensation from Berkshire Hathaway last year, with a large amount coming from his security detail.
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President Trump Releases First Budget Proposal
President Trump released his budget proposal for 2018 earlier today - his budget would see a sharp increase in military spending offset by cuts elsewhere.
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235,000 Jobs Added During Trump's First Full Month as President
A total of 235,000 jobs were added during President Trump's first full month in office, according to the BLS.
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Bitcoin Continues To Soar, Nearing $1,300 USD Per Coin
The price of a Bitcoin has continued to soar and is getting close to $1,300 per coin - will the ride continue?
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Report: Bidding War For Global Rights To Obamas' Books Tops $60 Million
A bidding war for the rights to two forthcoming books from the Obamas has reportedly topped $60 million.
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Warren Buffett: Financial Elites Have Wasted "At Least" $100 Billion Over The Past Decade By Following So-Called "Superior Investment Advice"
According to Warren Buffett, financial elites have lost over $100 billion over the past 10 years due to their infatuation with hedge funds.
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Gallup: President Trump's Approval Rating Rebounding
According to Gallup, President Trump's approval rating has rebounded somewhat over the past couple of weeks.
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Bill Gates: Robots Who Take Jobs Should Pay Taxes
According to former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates, robots who take human jobs should be forced to pay taxes.
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Despite Early Turmoil, Donald Trump Still 6/4 To Win Re-election in 2020
Despite some early turmoil, President Donald Trump remains the favourite to win re-election in 2020.
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New England Patriots' Franchise Value Set To Rise Again Following Super Bowl Victory
The New England Patriots are set to increase in value once again following yet another Super Bowl victory.
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White House Congratulates Itself Following January Jobs Report
The White House congratulated itself today after a strong January jobs report - was that a smart move?
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President Trump Fastest Ever To Hit 50% Disapproval Rating
According to Gallup.com, President Trump is the fastest ever US President to reach a disapproval rating of over 50%.
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Can Starbucks Solve Its Mobile Ordering Problem?
Starbucks is having issues with its Mobile Pay system - can they fix the problem going forward?
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Dow 20,000
The Dow Jones Industrial Average breached the 20,000 mark for the first time ever earlier today.
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Yahoo! Subject of SEC Probe Over Data Breaches
Yahoo! is the subject of a SEC investigation over their two major data breaches, according to a report from the WSJ.
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The Conor McGregor/Floyd Mayweather Superfight: Will It Actually Happen?
Could a superfight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather actually happen one day? We take a look.
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Donald Trump Set To Be Sworn In As President This Week
With Donald Trump set to be sworn in as President later this week, the world is about to look like a much different place.
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Remnants of Former Yahoo! Company To Be Known as Altaba Inc.
Yahoo Inc. will be known as Altaba Inc. once the sale of its core assets to Verizon goes through later this year.
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Bitcoin Soars and Then Dives
Bitcoin has soared and subsequently crashed over the past couple of days - what will happen next?
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NFL Executives Breathing Sigh of Relief Following Ratings Rebound
The NFL is breathing a sigh of relief tonight after it was revealed that league ratings rebounded in the second half of the year.
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The Executive Exodus at Twitter Continues
The executive exodus at Twitter continued earlier today, with Kathy Chen, the head of Twitter China, hitting the exit door.
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Bitcoin Breaks The $1,000 Level Again
After over three years, the price of a single Bitcoin has reached past the $1,000 level.
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President-Elect Trump Wishes Happy New Year To "My Many Enemies"
In a year-end Tweet, President-elect Trump wished a Happy New Year to his many enemies.
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Warren Buffett Up $12.3 Billion in 2016 - And Counting
Warren Buffett added more wealth than any other person on earth in 2016, and this was largely thanks to Donald Trump's victory in November.
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President Obama: I Could Have Won a Third Term
Could President Obama have beaten President-elect Trump in the November Presidential election? Obama seems to think so.
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Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse Announce Mortgage Settlements With US Government
Deutsche Bank and Credit Suisse have both announced settlements with the US government regarding their selling of subprime mortgage securities.
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Yahoo's Troubles: Revelation of Second Hack Sends Stock Lower
Another data breach at Yahoo! may end up negatively impacting its deal with Verizon.
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Republican Party Split on Nomination of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
The Republican party is split on the choice of Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State, largely due to his ties to Russia.
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President-Elect Trump Selects Linda McMahon To Head Small Business Administration
President-elect Trump raised some eyebrows earlier today when he announced Linda McMahon as the new head of the SBA.
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National Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.6% in November
The national unemployment rate dropped to 4.6% in November, surprising most analysts in the process.
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Fed Futures Market: December Interest Rate Hike Close To a Sure Thing
The FOMC is almost certain to hike interest rates in December, at least according to the Fed funds rate.
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Black Friday: Online Sales Dominate
According to early sales data, online retailers have been dominating Black Friday this year.
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Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Cash In After Trump Victory
Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders have done extremely well after the victory by Donald Trump, despite being Buffett a Trump detractor.
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Secretary of State Romney?
Donald Trump and Mitt Romney have seemingly buried the hatchet, leading many to believe that Romney may become the new Secretary of State.
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Donald Trump Currently 6/4 To Win Re-Election Bid in 2020
Donald Trump is currently 6/4 to win a re-election bid in 2020 according to a variety of European sportsbooks.
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Warren Buffett Makes Surprising Shift on Airline Stocks
Warren Buffett pivoted last quarter and bought substantial stakes in a number of airline companies.
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President-Elect Trump: I Will Not Take Salary As President
Donald Trump has vowed to take no salary in return for serving as the President of the United States.
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The "Trump Rally" Continues
The markets have continued to rally follow the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.
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One Day Left
With just one day left before the US Presidential election, Hillary Clinton looks poised to win. Anything, of course, can still happen.
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Stocks Continue Sell-Off As Investors Continue To Worry Over US Election
The markets sold off for a ninth straight day on Friday as investors continue to fret over the coming election.
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Markets Chaotic With Result of Presidential Election Suddenly Uncertain
With the result of the Presidential election now up in the air, the markets are suddenly on the downswing.
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NFL Scratches Head as Ratings Continue To Tumble
Ratings for NFL games continue to tumble and the league doesn't really seem to know what to do about it.
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Report: Chipotle Gearing Up For Battle Against Bill Ackman
Chipotle is reportedly gearing up for a fight against activist shareholder Bill Ackman, who took a 9.9% stake in the company earlier in the year.
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Bookmaker Pays Out Early on Hillary Clinton Bet
A major online bookmaker has paid out early on a Hillary Clinton to win the White House wager.
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Final Presidential Debate Set For Wednesday Evening
The final Presidential debate is set for Wednesday night - can Trump pull a rabbit out of a hat and regain his lost momentum?
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United States Posts $587 Billion Deficit in FY2016
The United States posted a deficit of $587 billion in FY2016, up from the year before.
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Warren Buffett Lashes Out at Donald Trump Over "Billionaire Taxes"
Warren Buffett has lashed out at Donald Trump once again, with Buffett stating that he has never once used a tax loss carryforward.
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Twitter Looks To Be Left at the Altar
Shares of Twitter are looking like they are in for a rough ride on Monday after seemingly all of the potential acquirers of the company have bowed out.
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Shares of Twitter Tank as List of Potential Purchasers Thins Out Considerably
Shares of Twitter cratered today as the list of potential purchasers of the company thinned out considerably.
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Can Donald Trump Score in the Last Two Presidential Debates?
Can Donald Trump reverse the momentum and surge into the lead by the time that the November elections roll around?
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Trump Campaign Under Fire Following NYT Story on His 1995 Tax Losses
Donald Trump is under fire following the revelation that his reported a loss of over $900 million in 1995.
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Presidential and Vice Presidential Debate Schedule
The full Presidential and Vice Presidential debate schedule that will feature Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Mike Pence and Tim Kaine.
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"The Biggest Hack Ever"
Yahoo! suffered the biggest hack in the history of the Internet in 2014, as 500 million accounts were reportedly compromised.
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Allergan Plays Santa Claus For Tobira Therapeutics, Inc. Shareholders on Tuesday
Shares of Tobira Therapeutics soared on Tuesday following a massive buyout from Allergan.
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US Presidential Election Odds Continue To Narrow as Donald Trump Surges
The US Presidential election odds continue to narrow as Donald Trump continues to surge in the polls.
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Justice Department to Deutsche Bank: It'll Cost You $14 Billion to Settle
Earlier today, the US Justice Department made its first settlement offer to Deutsche Bank - $14 billion.
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Dallas Cowboys Extend Reign as World's Most Valuable Sports Franchise
The Dallas Cowboys continue to be rated as the world's most valuable sports franchise according to a new report from Forbes.
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Tesla/SolarCity Spread Continues To Widen
The Tesla/Solarcity spread continues to widen, much to the delight of some Tesla shareholders who are adamantly against the deal.
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Bill Ackman's New Target: Chipotle
Bill Ackman took a 9.9% stake in Chipotle earlier this week - is it a buy or is this a chance to exit?
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Metro Vancouver Home Sales Down 26% Following Installation of Foreign Buyer Tax
Home sales in Vancouver have fallen off a cliff in recent months thanks to the imposition of a new foreign buyer tax.
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August Jobs Report: 151k Jobs Added vs Expectations of 180k
The August jobs numbers came in lower than expected, though some Wall Street firms still believe that a rate hike is coming in September.
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Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman Continue Their Very Public Feud
Carl Icahn and Bill Ackman continued their very public feud earlier this week over Icahn's alleged desire to sell his shares in Herbalife.
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Yellen's Comments Signal That Interest Rate Hike Is Likely Near
Earlier today, Janet Yellen's comments about the economy had many thinking that another interest rate hike is likely near.
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"Uber" Losses: Ride Hailing Company Reportedly Lost Over $1 Billion in 1st Half of 2016
Uber reportedly lost at least $1.27 billion during the first half of 2016 according to a new report from Bloomberg.com.
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Former IRS Chief: No Reason Donald Trump Can't Release His Tax Returns
Former IRS Commissioner Fred Goldberg lashed out at Donald Trump earlier today, claiming that the Republican nominee has no reason not to release his returns.
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WME-IMG To Show Off UFC, Their Newest Acquisition, on Saturday Night
WME-IMG will show off their new purchase on Saturday night as they play host to UFC 202 in Las Vegas.
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Donald Trump Campaign Likely To Become Even More Combative In Wake of Changes
Donald Trump is planning on going down swinging after making a number of changes to his campaign earlier today.
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SP 500, DJIA and NASDAQ All Closed at Record Highs on Thursday For First Time Since December 31st, 1999
The SP500, NASDAQ and DJIA all closed at record highs on Thursday for the first time since December 31st, 1999.
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Bill and Hillary Clinton Earned $10.6 Million in 2015
Bill and Hillary Clinton, according to tax returns released earlier today, made $10.6 million in 2015.
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Report: World's Billionaires Sitting on $1.7 Trillion in Cash
According to a recent Wealth-X report, billionaires have 22.2% of their portfolios in cash right now.
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Alex Rodriguez: Baseball's $500 Million Man Walking Off Into The Sunset
Alex Rodriguez, one of baseball's richest players, will be released by the New York Yankees next week.
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Markets Soar on Higher Than Expected July Jobs Number
A rate hike in 2016 is seen as much more likely now after a strong July jobs number.
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Donald Trump's Polling Numbers Plunge Following Terrible Week For His Campaign
Donald Trump has seen his polling numbers drop off a cliff in the past week - can he turn things around?
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Warren Buffett Takes on Donald Trump
Warren Buffett took on Donald Trump during a Hillary Clinton campaign stop in Omaha, Nebraska on Monday.
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Hillary Makes It Official: It's Clinton/Kaine
Earlier today, the Clinton campaign made it official, as she will be running with Tim Kaine in November.
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Sen. Ted Cruz The Center of Chaos at Republican Convention
Senator Ted Cruz refused to endorse Donald Trump during his speech at the RNC earlier tonight.
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NBC News: Hillary Clinton With Five Point Lead Over Donald Trump Heading Into Party Conventions
Hillary Clinton maintains a 5 point lead over Donald Trump heading into the GOP convention that starts on Monday.
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Donald Trump Confirms Mike Pence as VP Running Mate
Donald Trump confirmed earlier today that Mike Pence will be his running mate on the Republican ticket.
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Will Mike Pence Be Donald Trump's Choice For VP?
After a visit to the Governor's residence, it appears as though Donald Trump may be close to picking Mike Pence as his running mate.
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UFC Sells For Approximately $4 Billion
The UFC sold itself for approximately $4 billion this past weekend to a consortium of investors led by WME-IMG.
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UEFA Expected To Make Over $2 Billion From Euro 2016
UEFA is expected to rake in over $2 billion from this year's Euro 2016 tournament.
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Interest Rate Cut Off Table Following Strong June Jobs Report
An interest rate cut is almost certainly off the table following a strong June jobs report.
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Newt Gingrich 9/4 To Be Named Trump's Running Mate
According to oddsmakers, Newt Gingrich is currently the 9/4 favorite to be named as Donald Trump's running mate.
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NBA Work Stoppage Looking Incredibly Likely For 2017-18 Season
The NBA is very likely going to have a work stoppage heading into the 2017-18 season thanks to a CBA deal which is producing massive new deals.
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Markets Bounce Back Following Historic Rout
Equity markets around the world bounced back on Tuesday following a historic two-day global rout.
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Practically Everyone Got "Brexit" Wrong
Practically everybody got Brexit wrong, which led to a major selloff in the markets on Friday.
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Two Tickets To Golden State/Cleveland Game 7 Sold for $100,000
Two tickets for tonight's Golden State vs Cleveland Game 7 sold for $100,000, shattering Stubhub's all time record.
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Report: UFC Close To Sale
According to reports, the UFC is reportedly nearing the sale of 100% of the company.
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Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
The Federal Reserve left rates unchanged on Wednesday, to the surprise of absolutely nobody.
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Yahoo! Draws Two $5 Billion Bids
Yahoo has drawn two $5 billion bids for its core business, real estate holdings and patent portfolio.
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Julian Castro, Newt Gingrich and Jeff Sessions Current Favorites To Get VP Nods
Julian Castro, Newt Gingrich and Jeff Sessions are the current favorites to get VP nods over the next few months.
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Weak May Jobs Number Likely Puts Fed Hike On Hold
A weak jobs number very likely means that the Federal Reserve won't be increasing interest rates anytime soon.
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Pro Tip: Don't Give Insider Information To Your Plumber
The SEC and DOJ allege that two friends profited from insider trading that spanned the course of 10 different acquisitions.
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Analysts: OPEC Unlikely To Shift Course at June 2nd Meeting in Vienna
OPEC is unlikely to change course at its upcoming meeting on June 2nd, this according to a number of different analysts.
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Trump vs Sanders Debate a No Go
The proposed Donald Trump vs Bernie Sanders debate will not be happening, much to the chagrin of many in America.
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Snapchat Now Valued at $20 Billion
Snapchat, a social messaging service, is now valued at $20 billion after $1.5 billion in funding.
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Market Scratches Its Head as Berkshire Hathaway Buys Apple and Is Linked To Yahoo! Purchase
Berkshire Hathaway had many scratching their heads this past week after they bought Apple shares and were linked to Yahoo!
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US Treasury Discloses Saudi Arabia's Ownership of US Debt For First Time
In response to FOIA requests, the US government has released data regarding Saudi Arabia's ownership of US debt for the first time.
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Oddsmakers: Donald Trump 2/1 Underdog To Win Presidential Election
Donald Trump is currently the underdog for the Presidential election, though can anyone really count him out?
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George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush Offer "No Comment" on Donald Trump
Both George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush announced earlier today that they will be refraining from comment on the US Presidential race.
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GOP Turns Attention To Hillary Clinton Following Trump Victory in Indiana
The GOP has turned their attention to Hillary Clinton following Donald Trump's decisive victory in Indiana earlier today.
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Leicester City's Impossible English Premier League Win
Earlier today, Leicester City pulled off one of the most improbable victories in the history of sports.
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Warren Buffett: Berkshire Hathaway Will Be "Fine" With Either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump
Warren Buffett has said that Berkshire Hathaway will prosper regardless of who win the Presidency in November.
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Warren Buffett's $200 Billion Mistake
According to Warren Buffett, this single mistake ended up costing him and his companies $200 billion.
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Ted Cruz, John Kasich Announce Alliance to Try and Stop Donald Trump
Ted Cruz and John Kasich announced that they would be joining forces earlier tonight to try and stop Donald Trump - will it work?
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Kinder, Gentler Donald Trump Emerges After New York Victory
A kindler, gentler Donald Trump emerged after winning in New York earlier this week - will this trend continue?
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Amazon.com Launching A Stand-Alone Video Streaming Service To Compete With Netflix, Hulu
Amazon.com raised eyebrows today when they announced that they were launching a stand-alone video streaming service to compete with Netflix.
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How Much US Debt Does Saudi Arabia Own?
Saudi Arabia has warned of reprisals if the US government passes a new bill into law that would allow terrorist attack survivors and victims to sue foreign governments.
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The Obama Family Made $436,065 In 2015
President Barack Obama and his family posted their lowest income since taking over the White House in 2009.
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Is Marissa Mayer Nearing the End of Her Time at Yahoo?
Is Marissa Mayer nearing the end of her time at Yahoo! As the company mulls a sale, Mayer may be done at Yahoo!
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A Big Week for Elon Musk
It was a big week for Elon Musk after both Tesla Motors and SpaceX had very big weeks.
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US Treasury Scuttles Pfizer/Allergan Mega-Merger
Recent moves from the US Treasury regarding tax inversions have resulted in the calling off of a mega-merger between Pfizer and Allergan.
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Donald Trump: I'd Eliminate National Debt In Eight Years
Donald Trump has raised more than a few eyebrows after pledging that he would pay off the nation's debt load within eight years of taking office.
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A March To Remember For The Stock Market
The markets had a March to remember, as the NASDAQ, S+P 500 and DJIA all turned in extremely strong months.
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Case Closed: Department of Justice Breaks Into Terrorist's iPhone
A court case between the Department of Justice and Apple abruptly came to an end earlier today after the government revealed that they had accessed the iPhone of a terrorist without the help of Apple.
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Donald Trump, Ted Cruz War Becoming Increasingly Nasty
The battle between Donald Trump and Ted Cruz has become increasingly heated over the recent days thanks to a hatchet job on Cruz in the National Enquirer.
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Fox News and Donald Trump Continue Their War
Fox News and Donald Trump continued their war on Friday, with Fox News lashing out at Donald for his alleged sexist verbal assaults towards Megyn Kelly.
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Hillary Clinton 1/20 To Win Democratic Nomination, Donald Trump 2/7 To Win Republican Nomination
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are both the clear favourites to win the nominations of their respective parties according to the most recent odds from European sportsbooks.
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Pershing Square Capital Management LP Loses $1 Billion on Tuesday
Bill Ackman and Pershing Square Capital Management LP had a very bad day on Tuesday as shares of Valeant lost roughly 50% in one session.
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Donald Trump Looks To Lock Up Big Wins on Tuesday
Donald Trump will be looking to lock up the GOP nomination on Tuesday with big wins in states such as Ohio and Florida.
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Donald Trump Holds 16 Point Lead Over Marco Rubio in Florida
Marco Rubio is currently 16 points behind Donald Trump in his home state of Florida. If Rubio loses, he may pull out of the Presidential race.
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Donald Trump, Ted Cruz Call on Marco Rubio To Exit Race
According to both Donald Trump and Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio needs to pull out of the race for the GOP Presidential nomination sooner rather than later.
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$37,688.18 of Debt Added Every Second Under President Obama
The United States has added over $8 trillion since President Obama took over the White House in January of 2009.
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Mitt Romney: Donald Trump a "Phony, Fraud"
GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney lashed out at Donald Trump earlier today in a speech, calling the GOP Presidential nominee front-runner a phony and a fraud.
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Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton Look To Score Big on "Super Tuesday"
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are looking to solidify their leads as Super Tuesday takes over the media spotlight tonight.
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Hillary Clinton Rampages to Victory in South Carolina
Hillary Clinton rampaged to victory in South Carolina on Saturday night and is now the clear favorite to win the Democratic nomination once again.
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Gov. Chris Christie Endorses Donald Trump for President
Governor Chris Christie, who pulled out of the Presidential race last month, surprised some earlier today by endorsing Donald Trump for President.
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Rubio, Cruz Go For Trump's Jugular in CNN Debate
With Super Tuesday rapidly approaching, Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz went after Donald Trump in an effort to reverse recent momentum.
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Report: $170.8 Million Spent on Presidential Campaign TV Advertisements So Far This Year
According to a recently released report, over $170 million has been spent on TV ads in the 2016 Presidential race so far, with a great chunk of it being spent supporting Jeb Bush.
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Jeb Bush Ends Presidential Run
Jeb Bush ended his Presidential run earlier this week after a subpar showing in the state of South Carolina.
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Gasoline Prices Set To Rise By 6,000% in Venezuela
The price of a liter of gasoline is set to rise by 6,000% in Venezuela as the country deals with a major recession brought on by the drop in the price of oil.
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CNN/ORC Poll: Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders in Dead Heat in Nevada
According to recent polling data from CNN/ORC, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are currently in a dead heat in Nevada.
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Despite Recent Issues, Hillary Clinton Still Betting Favorite To Win 2016 Election
According to online sports book Paddy Power, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is still the betting favorite to win the 2016 US Presidential election.
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Former President George W. Bush To Make Appearance For Brother Jeb Next Week
Former President George W. Bush will be making an appearance in support of his brother Jeb Bush next week in South Carolina.
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Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders Win in New Hampshire
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders both scored widely expected victories in the New Hampshire primary earlier this evening.
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Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Clinton, Sanders in Dead Heat For Democratic Nomination
According to recent data from Ipsos/Reuters, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are now in a dead heat for the Democratic nomination.
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CNN: Bill and Hillary Clinton Have Made Over $150 Million From Speaking Fees Since 2001
According to a new report from CNN.com, the Clintons have made over $150 million from giving speeches since Bill Clinton left the White House in 2001.
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Martin Shkreli Testifies Before Congress
Martin Shkreli, one of the most hated people in the world (according to the media), testified in front of Congress earlier today regarding drug pricing in America.
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Rubio, Clinton Favorites To Win Following Iowa Caucuses
Marco Rubio and Hillary Clinton are currently the two favorites to win the nomination of their respective parties, according to European sportsbook Paddypower.com.
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Alphabet Now The World's Most Valuable Publicly Traded Company
Alphabet Inc., which is the parent company of Google and other properties, is now the world's most valuable publicly traded company.
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United States Breaks $19 Trillion Debt Mark
For the very first time in its history, the United States has a total debt load of more than $19 trillion.
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Report: Nearly Half of US Households Have Amazon Prime Membership
According to a new report, nearly half of US households have an Amazon Prime membership - a staggering total.
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McDonald's Move To All-Day Breakfast Pays Off
McDonald's recently made a move to offer all-day breakfast to its customers and the move seems to have paid off for the company.
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Cruz, Clinton Slight Favorites To Win Iowa Caucus
Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton are the current favorites to win the Iowa caucus, though Donald Trump is lurking closely behind for the Republicans.
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Oddsmakers: Hillary Clinton Still Clear Favorite To Win Democratic Presidential Nomination
According to European bookmakers, Hillary Clinton is still the clear favorite to win the Democratic nomination, despite a recent surge from Bernie Sanders.
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President Obama Delivers Final State of the Union Address
President Obama delivered the final State of the Union address of his Presidency earlier tonight. What will be his legacy?
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Poll: 74% of Likely Republican Voters Believe That Donald Trump Will Probably Win Nomination
According to 74% of likely Republican voters, Donald Trump will likely win the GOP Republican nomination and run against Hillary Clinton.
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New Year's Panic: Investors Hitting The Exits To Start 2016
Investors are panicking to start 2016, as the markets are down over 5% to start the year thanks to jitters in China and a strong US dollar.
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The Battle For Los Angeles
Three teams - the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and St. Louis Rams - are currently vying to enter the lucrative Los Angeles NFL market.
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Valeant Investors Jittery After Pershing Square Capital Management Sells 5 Million Shares
Valeant investors were left to stress over the New Year holiday break thanks to an illness hitting the company's CEO and the selling of 5 million shares of stock by a prominent supporter of the company.
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KaloBios Pharmaceuticals Files For Bankruptcy
KaloBios Pharmaceuticals filed for bankruptcy earlier today, thus ending a long and strange trip that began just a few short months ago.
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FedEx Facing Criticism After Failing To Deliver Many Packages In Time For Christmas
FedEx is facing a great deal of criticism after the company failed to deliver many packages in time for Christmas Day.
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Lindsey Graham Drops Out of Presidential Race
Lindsey Graham, who drew the ire of Donald Trump earlier in the year, revealed that he has dropped out of the Presidential race earlier this week.
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Reuters Poll: Ted Cruz Continues To Trend Higher
Ted Cruz has continued to trend higher in recent weeks as he emerges as a clear contender to Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.
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Report: New Star Wars Movie On Track For $250 Million Weekend
According to reports, the new Star Wars movie is set to make $250 million this weekend, easily smashing all-time opening records.
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Martin Shkreli Arrested in New York, Charged With Securities Fraud
Earlier today, Martin Shkreli of Turing Pharmaceuticals and KaloBios Pharmaceuticals was arrested and charged with securities fraud.
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Trump With 24 Point Lead as Final GOP Debate of 2015 Approaches
Donald Trump has a commanding 24 point lead heading into the final GOP debate of 2015 later tonight.
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Disney's Purchase of Lucasfilm Looking Like Very Sage Investment
Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm is looking like a very smart investment, as Star Wars is expected to generate $25 billion in revenues over the next five years alone.
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Rubio, Cruz Quietly Rising While Donald Trump Continues To Capture Headlines
Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are slowly working their way up the GOP polls while Donald Trump continues to dominate the headlines.
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LeBron James Signs Lifetime Deal With Nike
LeBron James signed a lifetime deal with Nike earlier this week that will likely see the Cavaliers' forward make hundreds of millions of dollars.
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November Employment Report: Payroll Employment Rises By 211,000, Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged
The US economy added 211,000 jobs in November, while the national unemployment rate remains unchanged at 5.0%.
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Mark Zuckerberg Pledges To Give Away 99% of His Wealth To Charity
Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Facebook, pledged to give away 99% of his wealth earlier today.
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American Farm Bureau Federation: Thanksgiving Dinner to Cost You $50.11 This Year
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, the cost of Thanksgiving dinner for a gathering of 10 will cost you $50.11 this year.
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Treasury Department: Anonymous Donor Gave $2.2 Million To Help Pay Down National Debt in September
According to the US Treasury Department, an unnamed individual made a record $2.2 million contribution to help pay down the nation's debt in September.
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Adele on Track To Break Album Sales Record in United States
According to reports, the new album from singer Adele is expected to break sales records in the United States.
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Martin Shkreli Now The CEO of KaloBios Pharmaceuticals
Martin Shkreli, hated by so many just a few short months ago, was named the new CEO of KaloBios Pharmaceuticals earlier this week.
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Trader Blows Out His Account, Begs For Money To Cover Losses
A trader named Joe Campbell blew out his account following the rapid ascent of KBIO earlier this week and has now taken to begging for money to pay off his debts.
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Standard and Poor's Raises Outlook on Debt of UFC Parent Company
Standard and Poor's raised the credit rating outlook of Zuffa, LLC earlier today from negative to stable following the recent loss of Ronda Rousey to Holly Holm.
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Japan Back In Recession
The Japanese economy has officially tipped back into recession after the economy contracted by 0.8% in Q3.
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Shares of GoPro, Inc. Continue To Tumble
Shares of GoPro, Inc. continue to tumble abated - can the company turn things around at this point?
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Pew Research Center: Number of Young People Living at Home Continues To Increase
According to the Pew Research Center, the number of young people currently living with family continues to increase, despite an improving economy.
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Shares of Weight Watchers Continue Their Magical "Oprah" Run
Shares of Weight Watchers have soared in recent weeks thanks to Oprah's interest in the company - can they keep trending higher?
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NBC/WSJ Poll: Ben Carson Takes Lead in Race For Republican Nomination
Former neurosurgeon Ben Carson has taken the lead in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination from Donald Trump.
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Two Horse Race For GOP Presidential Nomination Heading Into Tonight's CNBC Debate
Donald Trump and Ben Carson currently lead the polls in the race for the GOP nomination, while names such as Carly Fiorina trail far behind.
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Vice President Biden: "I Couldn't Win"
Earlier this week, Joe Biden revealed that reasons why he wouldn't be seeking the Democratic nomination for President in 2016 in an interview with 60 Minutes.
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Pershing Square Capital Management Purchases More Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals In Midst of Freefall
Shares of Valeant Pharmaceuticals dropped over 40% at one point on Wednesday, leading Pershing Square to significant losses since the end of June.
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Steve Ballmer, Prince Alwaleed Show Support to Twitter
Steve Ballmer and Prince Alwaleed have both revealed significant stakes in Twitter, Inc. over recent weeks - will this lead to a surge in share prices?
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US Posts $439 Billion Deficit in FY2015
The United States posted a deficit of $439 billion in FY2015, slightly higher than previous expectations from the CBO.
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Bubble? Uber Tops List of "Unicorns" With Valuations of $50 Billion+
According to Fortune.com, the world's most valuable unicorn company is Uber with a valuation of over $50 billion.
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Q3 Earnings Season Picks Up This Week With Reports From Banks, Netflix
The Q3 earnings season will really get going this week with reports from the likes of Netflix, Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs.
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GoPro, Inc. Continues Long, Painful Move Lower
Shares of GoPro, Inc. continue to trade lower with each passing day - can anything be done to resurrect the shares of the company?
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Canada Prepares To Go To The Polls
Canada is heading to the polls on October 19th to vote for a new Prime Minister - can Stephen Harper hold on to power?
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Daily Fantasy Sports Industry Reels After "Insider Information" Leaked
The daily fantasy sports industry is currently reeling after an insider information scandal started to unfold last week week.
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Ipsos/Reuters Poll: Donald Trump Regains Momentum
According to the latest polls numbers, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton seem to have stabilized their Presidential campaigns.
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Investors Happy To Put Tumultuous Third Quarter Behind Them
Investors will be happy to put the third quarter of 2015 behind them after the major indexes suffered their biggest losses since 2011.
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Bill Clinton: Republicans and Media To Blame For Extension of Wife's Email Controversy
According to former President Bill Clinton, the Republicans and the media are largely to blame for the extension of the Hillary Clinton email controversy.
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Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen: Federal Reserve Still Intends To Raise Interest Rates This Year
According to Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve still intends on raising interest rates later this year, provided that economic growth remains strong.
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Donald Trump and Fox News Clash Once Again
Donald Trump and Fox News have fallen out of love once again, with Trump promising that he would be boycotting the channel for the foreseeable future.
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Turing Pharmaceuticals Steps Back From Plan To Raise Cost of Daraprim By 5,000%
Turing Pharmaceuticals and its CEO, Martin Shkreli, have reportedly backed off from their plan to dramatically increase the price of Daraprim.
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Scott Walker Drops Out of GOP Presidential Race
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker dropped out of the GOP Presidential race earlier today while calling on others to do so as well, in order to clear the field.
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Gallup: 75% of Americans See "Widespread" Government Corruption
According to a recent Gallup poll, a full 75% of Americans believe that there is widespread corruption in the government.
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FOMC Elects Not To Raise Interest Rates
Earlier today, the FOMC elected not to raise interest rates in a decision that was largely expected by the stock market.
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IRS: No More $100 Million Checks Please
According to the IRS, they will no longer be accepting checks of more than $100 million due to fraud and processing errors.
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Forbes: Dallas Cowboys Worth $4 Billion
According to Forbes, the average NFL franchise is worth nearly $2 billion, with the Dallas Cowboys worth a lofty $4 billion.
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Goldman Sachs: Oil Could Hit $20/Barrel
Goldman Sachs raised eyebrows earlier this week when they declared that oil could hit $20 a barrel thanks to oversupply in the market.
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Rick Perry Becomes First Republican Candidate To Withdraw From Presidential Race
Rick Perry has become the first Republican candidate to officially withdraw from the 2016 Presidential race.
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CNN/ORC Poll: Donald Trump Gains 8 Points
According to a new CNN/ORC poll, Donald Trump and Ben Carson continue to surge in the polls at the expense of Jeb Bush and Ted Cruz.
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Donald Trump Set To Return To Fox News This Week
The polarizing and mercurial Donald Trump will be making his return to Fox News this week after booking multiple interviews. How will this end up panning out?
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Tom Brady Court Ruling Ends Bizarre Offseason For NFL
The Deflate-gate scandal, which dominated headlines during the offseason, has likely only helped the NFL, despite the embarrassment to the league.
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Donald Trump Signs Pledge To Forego Independent Bid If He Is Unsuccessful in Securing Republican Nomination
Earlier today, Donald Trump signed a pledge that states that he will not run independently if he is unable to secure the Republican bid for President.
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Canada Entered Recession in Second Quarter
According to Statistics Canada, the Canadian economy officially entered a recession during the second quarter of 2015.
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Facebook: 1 Billion Different People Logged in on Monday
According to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Monday marked the first time that 1 billion users had ever logged in to Facebook on the same day.
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"Bear Trap" Sprung on Unsuspecting Investors on Tuesday
A massive bear trap was sprung on unsuspecting investors on Tuesday as the markets gapped up and then subsequently sold off over the course of the day.
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Polls: Donald Trump Making Dramatic Gains on Hillary Clinton
Donald Trump has made some astonished gains over Hillary Clinton in the race for President over the past month - can this momentum continue?
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Here Comes Bernie
Bernie Sanders continues to gain quickly in the Democratic primary race, much to the chagrin of Hillary Clinton and her supporters.
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US Auto Debt Tops $1 Trillion For First Time
According to the Federal Reserve, auto debt in the United States topped $1 trillion for the first time ever in 2015.
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European Bookmakers: Hillary Clinton Better Than Even Money To Win 2016 Presidential Election
Despite the recent surge of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton is still the odds-on favorite to win the 2016 Presidential race.
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Fox's GOP Debate Shatters Ratings Records
Fox's GOP debate, which featured the likes of Donald Trump and Jeb Bush, shattered ratings records for Fox on Thursday night.
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Shares of Apple, Inc. Continue To Slump
Shares of Apple, Inc. have slumped considerably over the past couple of months, likely due to China concerns and worries over increasing competition.
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Report: College Textbook Prices Up 1,041% Since 1977
According to a new NBC News report, the price of college textbooks has soared by more than 1,000% since 1977.
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NFL Machine Keeps Chugging Through Entirety of Offseason
Thanks to some clever offseason planning, the NFL never once left the news during this past offseason.
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Trump Continues To Surge
Donald Trump continues to surge in the polls, much to the chagrin of many Republican candidates and their supporters.
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Donald Trump Continues To Infuriate But Still Leads GOP Polls
Donald Trump continues to infuriate both the left and the right, though he is still leading most GOP polls that have been released in recent weeks.
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Greek Banks To Re-Open on Monday
Greek banks will be re-opening on Monday, which will likely produce extremely long lines and many aggravated customers.
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Traders Tricked Yet Again By False Story
Traders were tricked yet again on Tuesday by a fake story that was purportedly circulated by Bloomberg - the website, however, turned out to be fake.
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"Grexit" Betting Odds: Greece Leaving Eurozone Seen as Unlikely in 2015
The odds of a Grexit occurring in 2015 are quite long, according to odds that have been served from Betfair.com.
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Market Breathes a Sign of Relief Heading Into The Weekend
The markets breathed a sigh of relief in the second part of this past week after the situations in Greece and China both seemed to calm down.
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Fox, CNN Polls: Donald Trump Surges in Race For Republican Nomination
Despite some controversial recent comments, Donald Trump has surged in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
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61% Vote "No" in Greek Referendum
61% of the Greek people voted no in this weekend's referendum, which will surely lead to chaos in the markets on Monday.
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Report: Average American Family To Spend $71.23 on Food Items For July 4th
Over $6.6 billion is expected to be spent on July 4th celebrations this year, up over 6% from the year before.
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US Economy Added 223,000 Jobs in June
The US economy added 223,000 jobs in June, while the national unemployment rate declined by 0.2% to 5.3%.
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US Markets Plunge Over Greece Fears
Worries over a Greek default have the markets volatile - will Greece be the tipping point towards another recession?
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Bernie Sanders Gaining Fast on Hillary Clinton in New Hampshire
Bernie Sanders is gaining fast on Hillary Clinton in the state of New Hampshire - should Hillary Clinton be worried?
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Alleged Perpetrator of CYNK Fraud Arrested in Phoenix
The alleged perpetrator of the CYNK fraud has been arrested in Phoenix and charged with securities fraud and money laundering.
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Why Isn't The United States Debt Clock Moving?
Why isn't the United States debt clock moving at all? We take a look at the answer in this article.
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Vice President Joe Biden Has a Net Worth of... Not Very Much
Vice President Joe Biden has a very tiny net worth, though he will collect a very nice pension when he leaves the White House in 2017.
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Barack Obama Has a Net Worth of Between $853,014 and $6,395,999
Barack Obama has a net worth of between $853k and $6.4 million, based on his most recent personal financial disclosure.
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Hillary Clinton vs Bernie Sanders: The Opposite Ends of the Wealth Spectrum
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders, the two leading contenders for the Democratic nomination, are at the opposite ends of the wealth spectrum.
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The Clintons: $25 Million+ In Speech Income Over 16 Months
The Clinton family made over $25 million from speeches for the 16 months starting January 1st, 2014.
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"The Donald" Likely To Announce Entry Into Presidential Race, $9 Billion Net Worth on Tuesday
According to reports, Donald Trump may be announcing his entry into the 2016 race for President as Tuesday, as well as a $9 billion net worth.
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Jeb Bush Expected To Launch 2016 Presidential Campaign on Monday
Jeb Bush is expected to officially launch his 2016 Presidential campaign on Monday in Florida.
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Boom: US Household Net Worth Hits Record $84.9 Trillion
According to the Federal Reserve, US household net worth hits another all-time high in the first quarter of 2015.
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DJIA Down For The Year; How Will Investors React?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is now down on the year - will investors start running for the hills?
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Lunch With Warren Buffett Auctioned Off For $2.35 Million
A lunch with Warren Buffett, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has been auctioned off for $2.35 million.
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280,000 Jobs Added in May; Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 5.5%
280,000 jobs were added in the United States in the month of May, while the unemployment rate ticked higher to 5.5%.
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Carly Fiorina Reports Her Net Worth - $58,954,494.88
Carly Fiorina released her net worth statement earlier today, and she released the numbers right down to the penny.
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Martin O'Malley Makes It Three For The Democrats
Martin OMalley announced his bid to run for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 2016 earlier today.
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The Scary Financial State of Many US Households
According to a recent Federal Reserve survey, 47% of Americans couldn't cover an emergency $400 expense without having to borrow money or sell something.
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Pew Research Center: Republicans More Enthusiastic About Candidates Compared to Years Past
According to the Pew Research Center, Republican supporters are more jazzed about their party's candidates than in years past.
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Couple Donates Their $850,000 Estate To US Government
A couple, wanting to express their gratitude to the United States, donated their entire estate to the US government earlier this month.
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Report: CEO Pay vs Average Worker Pay Gap Continues To Widen
According to the AFL-CIO, the average gap between CEO and average worker pay continued to grow in 2014.
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The Curious Case of the Fake Bid for Avon
The curious case of the fake bid for Avon by a mysterious company called PTG Capital.
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Shift: Chinese Oil Imports Surpass Those of United States For First Time Ever
According to reports, Chinese oil imports surpassed those in the United States for the first time ever in April.
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Total Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increases By 223,000 in April
The national unemployment rate dropped 0.1% to 5.4% in April while total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 223,000.
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CNBC: Hillary Clinton Favorite Amongst Millionaire Population
According to CNBC, Hillary Clinton remains the favorite amongst the millionaire population despite some recent incendiary comments regarding the 1%.
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The Business Side of Mayweather vs Pacquiao
A look at the ungodly amount of money that Pacquiao vs Mayweather is expected to generate this weekend in Las Vegas.
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Bernie Sanders Announces That He Is Running For President
Bernie Sanders revealed earlier this week that he will be looking to challenge Hillary Clinton for the 2016 Democratic Nomination.
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Jeff Bezos Breaks Into The Top 10 List of the World's Richest People
Thanks to the recent surge in shares of Amazon.com, Jeff Bezos is now one of the world's ten richest people.
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Japan: The New King of US Debt
Japan surpassed China in February of 2015 to officially become the world's largest holder of US debt.
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Hillary Clinton Launches Presidential Bid
Hillary Clinton officially launched her Presidential campaign bid earlier today with the release of a two minute video.
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Chinese Market Indexes Continue To Go Parabolic
The major Chinese market indexes have all gone parabolic so far this year as a full on mania is breaking out in China.
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126,000 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in March
Just 126,000 nonfarm payroll jobs were added in March, far below expectations. Will this delay an interest rate increase?
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The $2.4 Million Tweet?
According to reports, a trader made $2.4 million from a Tweet made by a WSJ reporter - is this type of computer-based trading fair?
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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen: Interest Rates Likely To Start Rising Later in 2015
According to Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen, interest rates in the United States will likely start to rise later in the year.
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Cruz Goes First
According to reports, Senator Ted Cruz will be announcing his Presidential bid in a speech on Monday morning.
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Elon Musk: Tesla's Model S Sedans Will Have Autonomous Technology By Summer
According to Elon Musk, some of Tesla's vehicles will have self-driving technology by this summer.
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Not Again! Nation Hits Its "Debt Ceiling" Once Again
The United States has reached its debt limit once again, which will likely set up for a contentious battle this fall.
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Charles Schwab Throws Hat Into Automated Investment Ring With "Intelligent Portfolios"
Charles Schwab threw their hat into the automated investment ring earlier this week with the introduction of their Intelligent Portfolios.
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Stocks Fall After Strong February Jobs Report
Stocks fell on Friday after a stronger than expected jobs report raised the possibility of an interest rate increase in June.
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Markets Await Friday's Jobs Report
The markets are eagerly anticipating the release of the jobs report on Friday morning - will the Fed start to increase rates?
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Forbes: Global Billionaire Count Up To 1,826
Forbes revealed today that the global billionaire count is over 1,800. In addition, Bill Gates remains the world's richest person.
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District of Columbia Leads Nation With Unemployment Rate of 7.3% in December
The District of Columbia posted the nation's highest unemployment rate in the month of December according to the BLS.
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Warren Buffett Continues To Work on His Magnum Opus
Warren Buffett is getting set to release his Magnum Opus this Saturday when he drops his 50th anniversary letter to Berkshire Hathaway's shareholders.
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OPEC President: "Extraordinary Meeting" of OPEC May Be Approaching If Oil Falls Further
According to OPEC's President, an extraordinary meeting of the oil cartel may be possible within six weeks if oil prices continue to fall.
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December 2014 Foreign Debt Holder Report: Russia Dumps Over 20% Of Their US Debt Holdings
Russia has significantly pared down their holdings of US debt over the past month, trimming their holdings by over 20%.
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Polls: Republican Presidential Candidate Log Jam Forming In Several Early Nominating States
According to recent polls from NBC News/Marist, there is no clear favorite for the Republican nomination in three different states.
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Report: Legalized Marijuana Industry Generated $700 Million in Sales in Colorado Last Year
According to the Washington Post, sales of legalized marijuana in the state generated over $70 million for the state's coffers in 2014.
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Gallup: President Obama on Pace To Be Most Polarizing President of Modern Era
According to Gallup.com, President Barack Obama is currently on track to become the most polarizing US President in history.
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Gasoline Prices Back On The Rise
Gasoline prices in the United States, at least for the time being, are back on the rise due to increase oil prices.
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January Employment Report: 257,000 New Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.7%
The January jobs report revealed a slightly increased unemployment rate and 257,000 new jobs.
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Billionaire Bonanza: Report Claims That There Are 2,089 Billionaires In The World
According to a new report, there are currently 2,089 billionaires in the world with a total net worth of over $6 trillion.
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Ratings Bonanza Expected For Super Bowl XLIX
Very strong ratings are expected for this year's Super Bowl thanks to the parity between the two teams and a massive snowstorm.
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Mitt Romney Decides Against Third Presidential Bid in 2016
2012 Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney has reportedly decided against another bid for the White House.
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CBO: US Deficit Expected To Be $468 Billion in 2015
According to the CBO, the United States is expected to post a deficit of nearly $470 billion in the 2015 fiscal year.
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Analysts Chop Expectations For Euro; Some See Parity With US Dollar in Near Future
Analysts continue to chop their expectations for the Euro following last week's news of a major new quantitative easing program.
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European Central Bank Unveils Details of Quantitative Easing Program
The European Central Bank recently revealed details of their massive new QE program which is expected to last into 2016.
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Report: Support for Mitt Romney, Jeb Bush Drops
Support for both Mitt Romney and Jeb Bush has dropped since the two men revealed their Presidential ambitions.
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Explosive Move in Swiss Franc Causes Havoc and Steep Losses
A number of firms were rendered insolvent following Thursday's explosive move in the Swiss franc.
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US Energy Information Administration: US Households To Save $750 on Gasoline This Year
According to the US Energy Information Administration, US households are expected to save $750 on gasoline in 2015.
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Report: Congress Finished 2013 With A Median Net Worth of $1.03 Million
According to a new report, members of Congress had a median net worth of $1.03 million at the end of 2013.
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December Employment Report: 252,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.6%
The unemployment rate in the United States dropped to 5.6% in December while the number of jobs added came in at 252,000.
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WSJ: Only 38% of Americans Would Have Enough Savings To Pay For Unexpected Bill
According to a recent WSJ article, only 38% of Americans would have enough in savings to cover an unexpected bill.
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Hillary Clinton Out in Front of Practically Every 2016 Presidential Election Poll
Hillary Clinton is way out in front of most of the polls for the 2016 US Presidential election - can she be caught?
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US Debt Load Increased By $790 Billion in 2014
The United States national debt load increased by a staggering $790 billion in 2014, despite an improving economy.
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Pop The Champagne: Stocks Up Again in 2014
The markets had a strong year in 2014, with the NASDAQ leading the way with a total gain of 13.4%.
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President Obama's Approval Rating At Highest Level Since Summer of 2013
President Obama's approval rating has hit its highest level since the summer of 2013 - can it continue?
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Everything is Good: Mastercard Reports That US Holiday Retail Spending Was Up 5.5%
According to multiple reports, retail holiday spending in the United States is up dramatically from last year.
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Gasoline Prices Down More Than $1.25/Gallon Since May
According to a new survey, gasoline prices in the United States are down over $1.25/gallon since May of this year.
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President Obama on Sony: "They Made a Mistake"
President Obama commented on Sony's decision not to release The Interview earlier today, calling the decision a mistake.
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United Arab Emirates: OPEC Output Likely To Remain Unchanged Even If Oil Continues To Drop
According to the United Arab Emirates' energy minister, the continued price drop in oil will not cause them to alter their current strategy of refusing to cut supply.
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The Great Oil Crash of 2014 Continues
The great oil crash of 2014 continued earlier today after OPEC said that they were reducing their demand forecast for 2015.
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November Employment Report: 321k Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Remains Stable at 5.8%
The November employment report showed that the US economy added 321k jobs in November and that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 5.8%.
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$2.7 Trillion Owed To Social Security - And Counting
The US government currently owes $2.7 trillion to Social Security and that number continues to grow with each passing year.
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United States Debt Clock Passes $18 Trillion For The First Time
The United States debt clock passed $18 trillion for the first time earlier this week, much to the chagrin of lawmakers in Washington.
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Report: Black Friday Weekend Spending Down 11%
According to the National Retail Federation, spending on the Black Friday weekend was down 11% from last year.
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Oil Prices Continue To Plunge As OPEC Squares Off Against Shale-Oil Producers
Oil prices continued to plunge this past week after OPEC declined to lower their daily production quotas.
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Chinese Holdings of US Debt Down 2% From Year Ago
Chinese holdings of US debt is down over 2% from a year ago, though other countries have stepped up to make up for the decline in buying.
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Average NHL Franchise Value Up $300 Million+ Over Past Decade
NHL franchise values are up by an average of over $300 million since the 2004-05 lockout took place roughly a decade ago.
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Google: Pay Us And You Won't See As Many Advertisements
Google is reportedly testing out a new pilot program that would allow people to see a small monthly fee in exchange for not seeing as many advertisements.
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President Obama Reveals Sweeping Overhaul of Immigration System
Earlier this evening, President Barack Obama revealed details of his controversial new immigration reform.
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A Look at Bill Ackman's Portfolio As Of September 30th, 2014
A look at the controversial Bill Ackman's portfolio as of September 30th, 2014 - what does he own?
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Gallup: Democratic Party's Favorability Rating Falls To All-Time Low
The favorability rating for the Democratic party has fallen to an all-time low, as evidenced by their poor performance in the recent mid-term elections.
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Microsoft Replaces Exxon Mobil As World's Second Most Valuable Company
Microsoft has replaced Exxon Mobil as the world's second most valuable company thanks to a large drop in oil prices.
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State Unemployment: Georgia Leads Way With Unemployment Rate of 7.9%
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Georgia currently has the highest state unemployment rate in the nation.
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NFL: Business Continues To Grow Despite Scandals
The business of the NFL continues to thrive despite numerous scandals, arrests and lawsuits. The NFL, as a business, has proven to be unstoppable.
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Report: 30 Second Super Bowl Ads To Cost $4.5 Million
According to reports, NBC will be charging $4.5 million per 30 second ad for this year's Super Bowl.
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America Heads To The Polls on Tuesday
America heads to the polls on Tuesday and the Republicans are currently projected to gain control of the Senate.
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Washington Post "Election Lab": Republicans Have 95% Chance of Winning a Senate Majority
According to the Election Lab from the Washington Post, the Republicans currently have a 95% chance of winning a Senate majority next week.
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Gallup: Ebola Now a Top 10 Issue For Americans
According to a recent Gallup report, ebola is now a top 10 problem for the country in the eyes of Americans.
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CBO: Net Interest Payments on Federal Debt Expected To Hit $800 Billion By 2024
According to the CBO, net interest payments on the federal debt should hit $800 billion per year by 2024.
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US Debt Load Approaching $18 Trillion
The US national debt clock continues to tick higher and deficit spending continues in the United States, but the subject is now largely being ignored.
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Netflix Set To Lose Billions in Market Cap Following Q3 Earnings Report Release
Shares of Netflix are currently down over 25% in afterhours trading after the company missed their own internal growth expectations.
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Iowa Poll: Romney Only Republican Who Would Beat Hillary Clinton
According to a recently conducted Iowa poll, Mitt Romney is the only person who would be able to top Hillary Clinton in the 2016 Presidential election.
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NBA, Players Looking At Likely CBA Standoff Thanks To New TV Deal, Team Valuations
The NBA and its players are likely heading towards a CBA standoff in a couple of years due to an influx of new revenue.
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GT Advanced Technologies: $1.5 Billion Company on Friday, Bankrupt Today
GT Advanced Technologies stunned the market earlier today when it announced that it would be filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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Surprise! ATM, Overdraft Fees Continue To Surge
Bank fees have continued to surge - most namely, ATM and overdraft fees, much to the disdain of bank customers.
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Reuters: 23.9% of Americans Want Their States To Secede From The Union
According to Reuters.com, an estimated 23.9% of Americans want their states to consider seceding from the union.
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CEO, COO and Cash Disappear From Publicly Traded German Company
Two of the key executives at a publicly traded German company have reportedly run off with a large portion of the company's cash.
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Capital Flees United Kingdom Ahead of Scottish Independence Vote
Capital has fled the United Kingdom at the highest rate since the financial crisis of 2008 thanks to the looming Scottish independence vote.
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NFL Commissioner at Risk of Losing Job Over Ray Rice Situation
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is at very real risk of losing his job following the explosion of the Ray Rice situation.
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The Labor Force Participation Rate Continues To Evaporate
The labor force participation rate continues to evaporate in the United States - what can be done to reverse the trend?
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August Unemployment Report: +142,000 Nonfarm Payroll Employment, Unemployment Rate 6.1%
The August unemployment numbers are in - the unemployment rate dipped to 6.1% in August while the country added 142,000 jobs.
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President Obama's Approval Numbers Continue To Deteriorate
President Obama's approval numbers continue to deteriorate as he continues to battle with a large mountain of issues.
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Gallup: 50% of Full-Time US Workers Work More Than 40 Hours Per Week
According to a recent Gallup poll, a full 50% of full-time US workers work more than 40 hours per week.
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Want To Renounce Your US Citizenship? It'll Now Cost You More
The cost to renounce your US citizenship is set to jump by over 400% - is this fair or simply a money grab?
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Burger King and Tim Hortons Talking Deal
Burger King and Tim Hortons are reportedly in the late stages of a deal that would create a $20 billion food service giant.
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The Great Presidential Vacation Debate
President Obama has been criticized by many for taking vacations when they are conflicts currently raging in many parts of the world.
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Steve Ballmer Looking To Resurrect His Image as New Owner of Los Angeles Clippers
Steve Ballmer, former CEO of Microsoft, will be looking to soften his image as the new owner of the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers.
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Gallup: 52% of Americans Believe That Now is a Good Time To Invest in Financial Markets
A full 52% of Americans have said that they would invest in the markets right now, despite the dizzying gains over the past couple of years.
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Would You Pay a "Minimum Wage Fee" On Your Restaurant Bill?
A Minnesota restaurant recently made waves when they attached a minimum wage fee to all of their customer's bills. Were they right or wrong to do this?
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Bull Market Rages On, But It's Still Nothing Like 1999
A massive bull market still rages on, but it's nothing like the crazy days of 1998 and 1999, when the dot-com bubble expanded to a ridiculous size.
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Berkshire Hathaway's Cash Pile Tops $55 Billion
Berkshire Hathaway's cash pile currently sits in excess of $55 billion, which has led people to ask the question - how will Buffett spend the money?
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Japan Continues To Inch Closer To Becoming USA's Largest Foreign Creditor Once Again
Japan continues to accumulate large amounts of US debt which means that China's days of being the USA's largest creditor may soon be over.
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Puma Biotechnology Illustrates The Dangers of Holding Biotech Short Positions Overnight
Puma Biotechnology illustrated earlier this week that holding biotech companies short overnight can be very damaging to your health.
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Gallup: 17% of Americans Believe Immigration is Nation's Biggest Issue
According to a recent Gallup poll, immigration has become the nation's biggest issue, even ahead of the economy and unemployment.
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The Financial Impact of Lebron James Signing With the Cleveland Cavaliers
Lebron James chose to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier today, and we will look at the financial implications of the move.
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How An Embarrassing Soccer Loss Could Change Brazil's Future
How an embarrassing loss in soccer could change the near-term direction for both Brazil's economy and its equity markets.
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Report: Gun Sales Down 7.6% In First Half of Year
Gun sales have dropped in the United States as citizens are less concerned about the possibility of a gun control bill going through.
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Report: "Millennials" Make Up 40% of Unemployed in United States
According to a new report, roughly 40% of the currently unemployed people in the United States are millennials.
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Over $3 Million in Donations Made To Pay Down US Debt Through First Seven Months of 2014 Fiscal Year
The US public has donated a total of over $3 million to help pay down the US debt through the first seven months of the year.
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President Obama's Approval Rating Continues To Hover In Low 40s
President Obama's approval rating has slid lower and lower during his second term thanks to a large number of scandals.
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Real GDP Decreased 2.9% in Q1/2014
Real GDP decreased by a shocking 2.9% in the United States in Q1/2014, taking many analysts and pundits by surprise.
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AAA: Don't Expect Gas Prices To Drop Anytime Soon
According to AAA, the price of a gallon of gasoline isn't expected to drop anytime soon thanks to the current situation in Iraq.
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Romney Redux? Mitt Leads New Hampshire GOP Primary Poll
Will Mitt Romney run for President once again in 2016? An early New Hampshire poll indicates that he would enjoy wide support if he chose to do so.
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IMF Cuts US Growth Outlook For 2014
The International Monetary Fund cut their estimate for US growth for 2014 to 2.0% earlier today, though they still expect the economy to grow by 3% in 2015.
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Report: 71% of Americans Support Minimum Wage Increase
According to a recent CNN/ORC poll, a full 71% of Americans would support raising the national minimum wage.
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US Posts $130 Billion Deficit in May
The United States posted a deficit of $130 billion in May, down from the $138.7 billion deficit that was posted in the same month last year.
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Report: Global Millionaire Population Soared in 2013
According to a new report, the global millionaire population soared by over 2.6 million households in 2013.
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May Employment Report: 6.3% Unemployment Rate, 217,000 Jobs Added
The May employment numbers are in, as the US economy added 217,000 jobs and posted an unemployment rate of 6.3% for the month.
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Economists Expecting 6.4% Unemployment Rate For May
Economists are expecting the unemployment rate to clock in at 6.4% in May, with approximately 218,000 jobs being added.
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Five Years Since The End of the "Great Recession"
It has now been five years since the end of the Great Recession in the United States - are things recovering?
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NY Times: FBI Investigating Carl Icahn, Phil Mickelson For Possible Insider Trading Violations
Carl Icahn, Phil Mickelson and William Walters are currently being investigated by the SEC and FBI for possible insider trading violations according to multiple publications.
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Gallup: Half of Americans Think That They Will Be Able to Retire Comfortably
According to a recent Gallup.com poll, half of nonretired adult Americans currently believe that they will be able to retire comfortably.
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Gasoline Prices: 1,247 Days Over $3/Gallon and Counting
Gasoline prices remain sky-high in the United States and they show no signs of declining anytime soon - when will we see sub-$3/gallon levels for gasoline again?
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A Look at Vice President Biden's Personal Financial Disclosure For 2013
A look at Vice President Biden's personal financial disclosure for 2013 - was he able to pay down any of his debts?
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President Obama Files Financial Disclosure for 2013
President Obama filed his financial disclosure for the 2013 calendar year, revealing a net worth of between $935k and $6.6 million.
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Belgium's Holdings of US Debt Continue To Soar, Russia Still Selling
Russia's holdings of US debt continue to shrink while Belgium is in the midst of a buying frenzy.
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Student Loan Debt Hits All-Time High of $1.11 Trillion
Student loan debt hit an all-time high of $1.11 trillion in the quarter ending March 31st, 2014 according to the New York Fed.
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United States Posts $106.85 Billion Surplus in April
The United States posted a surplus of about $107 billion in April, slightly missing expectations of a $114 billion surplus.
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Japanese Debt Hits All-Time High
Japanese debt has hit an all-time high as the nation now owes in excess of 1 quadrillion yen, which works out to about $10 trillion USD.
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Mitt Romney Supports Minimum Wage Increase
Mitt Romney, Tim Pawlenty and Rick Santorum have all come out in favor of an increase to the nation's minimum wage in recent days.
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IRS Chief: Fewer Audits To Be Conducted This Year Due To Budget Cuts
According to IRS Chief John Koskinen, the agency will conduct less audits this year as a result of recent budget cuts.
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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: College Still a Good Investment
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco released a report earlier today in which they stated that college is still, in fact, worth it.
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Labor Force Participation Rate Hits 36 Year Low
The labor force participation rate fell to a 36 year low in April as the number of Americans not in the labor force rose to an all-time high.
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January 8th, 1835
January 8th, 1835 - the last day that the United States, as a nation, was completely debt-free.
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Intragovernmental Holdings: $5 Trillion and Counting
The United States currently has $5 trillion in total intragovernmental holdings and that number is rising on a daily basis.
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Donald Sterling Situation Throws NBA Into Turmoil
The NBA's brand has taken a beating over the past couple of days thanks to the scandal that is embroiled Los Angeles Clippers' owner Donald Sterling.
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Poll: The Best Long-Term Investment Is..
According to Gallup.com, Americans have decided that real estate is once again their preferred long term investment.
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Belgian US Debt Holdings Continue To Spike
Foreign holdings of US debt continued to rise in the month of February, led by a suspicious surge in buying by Belgium.
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The Obamas Earned $481,098 in 2013
The Obamas earned a total of $481,098 in 2013, thanks, in large part, to President Obama's salary as President of the United States.
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United States Posts Deficit of $37 Billion in March
The United States posted a deficit of $37 billion in March, down significantly from the $107 billion deficit that was posted in March of 2013.
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"Tax Freedom Day" To Fall on April 21st This Year
According to the Tax Foundation, Tax Freedom Day this year will fall on April 21st, which is three days later than last year.
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Retail Salespersons, Cashiers Top List of Most Common Jobs in the United States
According to the BLS, the two most popular jobs in the United States are retail salespersons and retail cashiers.
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Revenues Rising: Cabrera, Trout To Receive $400 Million+ In Two New MLB Deals
Miguel Cabrera and Mike Trout recently received two of the biggest deals in MLB history - we take a look at the business behind the deals.
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Poll: Just 26% of Americans Support "Obamacare"
According to a recently released poll, just 26% of Americans say that they support the health care reforms that were implemented in 2010.
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Bloomberg: Foreign Buyers Slowing Down Their Purchases of US Debt
According to Bloomberg.com, foreign buyers of US debt have been noticeably slowing their purchases for the past year.
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Study: 1 in 10 Long-Term Unemployed Get Hired Every Year
According to a new Princeton study, just 10% of the long-term unemployed in the United States get hired on a yearly basis.
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Berkshire's Billion Dollars is Safe
Nobody was able to pick the perfect bracket in the Billion Dollar Bracket Challenge, and Berkshire Hathaway's billion dollars is safe for another year.
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Federal Reserve Releases Results of Latest Bank Stress Tests
The Federal Reserve released the results of their latest batch of bank stress tests earlier today, with 29 of the 30 tested banks passing.
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January State Unemployment Report: 43 States Post Unemployment Rate Decreases
A total of 43 states, as well as the District of Columbia, posted unemployment rate decreases in the month of January. Rhode Island currently has the highest unemployment rate (9.2%).
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Russia: $138.6 Billion in Current US Debt Holdings
Russia currently owns almost $140 billion in US debt - will they pare down their holdings as the Ukraine situation continues to escalate?
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Report: Record Number of Million Dollar US Households in 2013
According to a recently released report, a record number of US households posted net worths of at least $1 million in 2013.
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United Kingdom Raises Its Minimum Wage
The United Kingdom has increased its minimum wage as of October, and this increase will actually outpace the rate of inflation.
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Mark Zuckerberg's Net Worth Continues To Soar Into The Stratosphere
Mark Zuckerberg now has a net worth of over $36 billion thanks to the surge in shares of Facebook.
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February Employment Report: Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.7%
The United States saw their unemployment rate tick higher to 6.7% in February after the country added 175,000 in non-farm payroll jobs.
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Gallup: President Obama's Approval Rate Continues To Hover In The Low 40s
According to Gallup.com, President Obama's approval rating continues to trend in the low 40s.
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Forbes: Bill Gates Is Once Again World's Richest Billionaire
According to Forbes, Bill Gates is once again the world's richest person after he saw his net worth increase to $76 billion in 2013.
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Warren Buffett: "America's Best Days Lie Ahead"
Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway is very bullish on America and says that the country's best days lie ahead.
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Bitcoin Proves Resilient in Face of Mt. Gox Closure
Bitcoin has proved to be resilient in the face of the closure of Mt.Gox, formerly one of the world's largest Bitcoin exchanges.
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Bitcoin Exchange MtGox Goes Offline
Bitcoin exchange MtGox.com went offline earlier tonight, likely never to return. What will happen to the price of Bitcoins?
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Whoops! WhatsApp Suffering Extended Outage Following Facebook Deal
Facebook and WhatsApp have some egg on their faces today following an extended outage to the WhatsApp application.
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Facebook Breaks The Bank in WhatsApp Buy
Facebook shocked the world by announcing their purchases of WhatsApp for a reported $19 billion earlier today.
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Gallup: Unemployment/Jobs The Most Pressing Issue for Americans Once Again
The unemployment situation and jobs has now becoming the nation's most pressing issue according to a recent Gallup.com poll.
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Many Americans Continue To Turn Sour on Russia and Vladimir Putin
Many Americans have turned sour on Russia and its President, Vladimir Putin, in recent years. Why?
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Gallup: 29% of US Adults Under The Age of 35 Still Live With Their Parents
According to a recent Gallup poll, 29% of US adults under the age of 35 are still living with their parents.
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"Clean" Debt Ceiling Bill Likely To Be Passed
A clean debt ceiling bill has passed through the House of Representatives and is expected to be passed by the Senate on Wednesday.
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113,000 Jobs Added in January
113,000 jobs were added in the United States in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 6.6%.
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CBO: Federal Deficit To Drop to $514 Billion in 2014
The federal deficit, according to the CBO, will drop to $514 billion in 2014 and $478 billion in 2015.
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Super Bowl XLVIII By The Numbers
Super Bowl XLVII By the Numbers - what is going to be the economic impact on the cities, the teams and the league?
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"Divided", "Troubled", "Deteriorating" - Americans Describe The State of the Nation
Americans were asked to describe the state of the union in a result poll, and the results weren't that optimistic.
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Hillary Clinton Currently 2/1 To Win 2016 US Presidential Election
Hillary Clinton is currently a 2/1 favorite to win the US Presidential election in 2016 according to recent reports.
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Average of 23,052,388 US Households Participated in Food Stamp Program Each Month in 2013
An average of over 23 million US households utilized the food stamp program in the United States in 2013.
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Super Bowl Frenzy: 30-Second Commercials Reportedly Going For $4 Million
According to reports, commercials at this year's Super Bowl are going for $4 million - who will pay it?
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Hillary Clinton Surges In Hypothetical Presidential Battle Against Gov. Chris Christie
Hillary Clinton has surged in a hypothetical 2016 US Presidential battle against Chris Christie after the governor's recent issues.
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Gov. Chris Christie Under Siege in New Jersey
Governor Chris Christie, just a few months removed from being a GOP golden boy, is now fighting for his political life.
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National Unemployment Rate Fell To 6.7% in December Despite Big Nonfarm Payroll Miss
The national unemployment rate dropped to 6.7% in December, despite the fact that nonfarm payroll jobs missed by a ton.
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US Consumer Spending Hits Five Year High
US consumer spending continued to truck higher in 2013, as Americans were emboldened by a steadily improving economy.
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Janet Yellen Expected to Be Confirmed as Chairwoman of the Federal Reserve This Week
Janet Yellen is expected to be confirmed as the new Chairwoman of the Federal Reserve later this week.
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NFL (Barely) Sells Out This Weekend's Playoff Games
The NFL barely sold out their playoff games this weekend, possibly due to many people choosing not to brave the cold weather that is gripping the United States.
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Chinese Holdings of US Debt Up 11.51% in Past Year
Chinese holdings of US debt are up over 11.5% in the past year, as China has continued to snap up as much US debt as possible.
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Warren Buffett's Big Year
According to Wealth-X, Warren Buffett saw his net worth increase by over a million dollars per day in 2013.
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Don't Mess With The Google
RapGenius.com learned a hard lesson in what happens when you violate Google's terms and conditions earlier this week.
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Santa Rally: Markets Higher on Mix of Good News
The markets roared higher on a mix of bullish news earlier today, including an upgrade for the US economy by the IMF.
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Surprise! GDP Grew 4.1% in Q3
GDP growth clocked in at 4.1% in the United States during the third quarter of 2013, greatly exceeding economist expectations.
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Bitcoin Down Over 50% From Highs
Bitcoins are currently down over 50% from their highs, thanks, in large part, due to a continued crackdown by the Chinese government.
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Could 113th Congress Become Least Productive in Modern History?
According to CNN.com, the 113th Congress is on track to become the least productive Congress in modern history.
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Federal Reserve: US Household Net Worth Hit New All-Time High in Q3
According to the US Federal Reserve, US household net worth hit another all-time high during the third quarter of 2013.
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Bitcoin Stumbles Following Chinese Crackdown
Bitcoin continues to send its investors on a rollercoaster of emotions, as the crypto-currency continued to gyrate wildly this past week.
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National Unemployment Rate Dropped to 7.0% in November
The national unemployment rate dropped to 7.0% in November, which is the lowest that it has been since November of 2008.
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Elon Musk Tops List of Highest Paid CEOs in 2013
Elon Musk topped the list of the most richly rewarded CEOs in 2013, as he ended with a compensation package of nearly $80 million.
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Amazon Prime Air: Delivery Within Thirty Minutes - By Drone?
Amazon Prime Air - Jeff Bezos revealed details of a secret program that Amazon is currently working on that would see packages delivered in less than 30 minutes - by drone.
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CNN/ORC Poll: Chris Christie Early Frontrunner For 2016 Republican Presidential Nomination
According to a recent CNN/ORC poll, Chris Christie is far in front in the race for the 2016 Republican Presidential nomination.
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"Alt-Coins" Surging Thanks To Bitcoin's Amazing Run
Alt-coins, including the likes of LiteCoin and BBQCoin, have surged in recent weeks thanks to the strong performance of Bitcoin.
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Switzerland Votes Against Capping Executive Pay
A referendum that would have limited executive pay has been voted down in Switzerland.
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President Obama's Approval Rating Continues To Tumble
President Obama's approval rating continues to tumble, with most polls putting him in the low 40s.
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Maria Bartiromo Leaving CNBC For Fox
According to reports, long-time CNBC personality Maria Bartiromo will soon be leaving to join Fox Business Network.
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Bitcoin Breaks $500
The price of Bitcoin continues to surge, as the cryptocurrency topped the $500 mark this morning for the very first time.
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Gallup: Congressional Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low of 9%
According to Gallup, just 9% of Americans say that they believe that Congress is doing a good job.
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Labor Force Participation Rate Continues To Shrink
The labor force participation rate continued to shrink in October, dropping to just 62.8%, which was the lowest number in over 30 years.
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Bitcoins Continue To Go Parabolic
The price of the Bitcoin currency continues to go wild, thanks, in large part, to recent interest from the Chinese population.
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October Unemployment Numbers: 204,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 7.3%
The October unemployment numbers were released by the BLS earlier today, with non-farm payroll numbers coming in much higher than anticipated.
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Can Healthcare.gov Be Fixed by End of November?
Can the Obama Administration fix the embarrassing problems with Healthcare.gov before the end of November?
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President Obama's Approval Rating Hits All-Time Low
According to a recent NBC/WSJ poll, just 42% of the American public currently approve of the job that President Obama is doing.
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No Taper Yet? Federal Reserve Expected To Continue Bond Buying For Foreseeable Future
The Federal Reserve is expected to release details as to whether or not it will continue its bond buying campaign later today.
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Foreign Holdings of US Debt Drop For Fifth Consecutive Month
Foreign holdings of US debt dropped for the fifth straight month in August, likely due to concerns over the nation's debt ceiling situation.
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September Employment Numbers: 148,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.2%
The United States added a total of 148,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in September, while the unemployment rate ticked lower to 7.2%.
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Game Changer: Netflix To Pass HBO in Paid US Subscribers
According to reports, Netflix will soon top HBO for paying US subscribers, thanks, in large part, to their wealth of original programming.
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US Debt Total Breaks $17 Trillion Mark for First Time
The United States now has over $17 trillion in total debt for the first time in its history.
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Gift Contributions To Reduce the US Debt Down Dramatically in 2013
Gift contributions to pay down the US debt are down dramatically in 2013.
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Crisis Averted? Senate, House Set To Vote on Reid/McConnell Deal
The Senate and House are expected to vote on a deal later today that would avert a historic debt default for the United States.
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Fitch Places United States on Rating Watch Negative
Earlier today, Fitch Ratings placed the AAA credit rating of the United States on Rating Watch Negative.
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Senate Leaders Reportedly Close To Deal
According to media reports, Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell are close to hammering out an agreement to raise the nation's debt ceiling.
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92 Debt Ceiling Increases Since 1940 and Counting
There have been a total of 92 debt ceiling increases in the United States since 1940, not including the 93rd which should be passed over the next few weeks.
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Markets Surge on GOP Short-Term Debt Ceiling Increase Plan
Markets surged after House Republicans reportedly floated a short-term increase in the federal government's debt ceiling. Will Obama agree to this proposal?
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Poll: Americans Like IRS, Cockroaches and Witches More Than Congress
Americans have a very dim view of Congress, and that was reinforced in a recent poll from Public Polling Policy.
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Government Shutdown Stumbles Into Its Second Week
The government shutdown will soon be in its second week, and there is absolutely no end in sight.
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Treasury Department: US Default Could Be "Catastrophic"
Surprise! According to the Treasury Department, a US default could have some potentially catastrophic consequences for the nation.
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How Did The Markets Perform During The Last Federal Government Shutdown?
How did the markets perform during the last shutdown of the federal government? We take a look.
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Countdown to Shutdown
The US government looks poised to suffer through a partial shutdown starting on Tuesday morning - can it be avoided?
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Treasury Secretary Lew: Government Will Run Out of Cash By October 17th Without Debt Ceiling Increase
According to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew, US politicians have until October 17th to raise the nation's debt ceiling.
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United States Census Bureau: Median Household Income Dropped For Fifth Straight Year in 2012
According to the Census Bureau, median household income dropped in the United States for the fifth straight year in 2012.
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AAA: 1,000 Days of $3+/Gallon Gas And Counting
According to the AAA, Tuesday will mark the 1,000th straight day in which gasoline prices have been over $3/gallon in the United States.
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Larry Summers Withdraws Himself From Fed Chairman Consideration
Larry Summers, in a surprise move, has withdrawn his name from consideration for the position of Fed Chairman. Who might get the nod now?
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Bloomberg: Cost of Textbooks Up 102% Since 2001
The cost of textbooks has soared by over 100% over the past 12 years, according to a new article from Bloomberg.
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August Employment Report: 169,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.3%
The national unemployment rate dropped to 7.3% in August, however, the jobs report was much weaker than was expected.
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September Taper? August Jobs Number Could Begin Bond Buying Drawdown
The soon to be released August jobs report could be the catalyst towards the Fed starting their tapering program.
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US Labor Market Continues To Struggle
The US labor market continues to struggle in the United States, as many people who want full-time work are being forced into part-time jobs.
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Treasury Secretary Lew: Debt Ceiling Must Be Raised By Mid-October
According to Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew, the United States has until mid-October to raise their debt ceiling, or else.
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How Does President Obama's Current Approval Rating Compare To Those of Past Two-Term Presidents?
How does President Obama's approval rating compare to those of past two-term Presidents? We take a look.
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The $20 Billion Tweet
A single Tweet from Carl Icahn ignited shares of Apple earlier this week, sending the stock momentarily over the $500/share mark.
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United States Posts $97.6 Billion Deficit in July
The United States posted a deficit of over $97 billion in the month of July, up about $28 billion from the year before.
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President Obama's Approval Rating Continues To Erode
President Obama, beset by a number of scandals over the past couple of months, has seen his approval rating drop considerably.
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Japan: 1 Quadrillion Yen in Public Debt and Counting
Japan topped the 1 quadrillion yen debt mark earlier this year, which works out to a total debt total of around $10.5 trillion.
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The Part Time Problem - Millions of Americans Stuck With Part Time Work
Over eight million Americans worked part time jobs last month despite wanting full time work. Is this a recovery?
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July Employment Numbers: 162,000 Jobs Added
The July employment numbers came in a bit lighter than expected, while the national unemployment rate ticked lower to 7.4%.
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Federal Reserve Downgrades US Economic Growth to "Modest"
The Federal Reserve has downgraded the US economy from moderate to modest, which means that their bond buying program will likely continue indefinitely.
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Many Fast Food Workers To Walk Off The Job This Week
Fast food workers across the United States are striking in order to make a fair living wage. Do you support them?
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Gallup: Economy Still The Most Important Problem in the United States
According to a recently conducted poll by Gallup, 23% of those surveyed said that the economy is currently the nation's biggest issue.
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Larry Ellison, Elon Musk Top List of Highest Compensated US CEOs
According to Bloomberg.com, Larry Ellison topped the list of the highest compensated US CEOs last year after he raked in almost $100 million in total compensation.
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Moody's: US Aaa Sovereign Rating Upgraded To Stable
Moody's has given the United States a reprieve by upgrading the outlook on their Aaa government bond rating to stable.
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Report: Just 41% of World Believes That US Is Leading Economic Superpower
According to a Pew Research report, just 41% of the world believes that the United States is the world's leading economic superpower.
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Foreign Holdings of US Debt Dropped To $5.6784 Trillion in May
Foreign holdings of US debt dropped slightly in May, with China leading the way with well over $1 trillion in holdings.
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United States Posts $117 Billion Surplus in June
The United States posted a $117 billion surplus in June on receipts of $287 billion and outlays of $170 billion.
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IMF Lowers Global Growth Outlook
The IMF lowered their global growth outlook for 2013 and 2014, and blamed the downgrade on slower than expected growth in the United States and emerging economies.
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Bumped Up: Most Economists Believe That Fed Tapering Will Now Begin Sooner Than Expected
According to a new survey on CNBC, a group of economists and money managers have bumped up their estimate as to when the Fed will begin their tapering program.
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June Jobs Report: 195,000 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 7.6%
The US economy added nearly 200,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 7.6%.
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All Eyes on June's Payroll Data
The upcoming jobs report, due out this Friday, will be a big one thanks to the Fed's plan of tying the state of the job market to the ongoing stimulus.
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Gallup: President Obama's Approval Rating Down 11 Points Since December
According to Gallup.com, President Obama's approval rating is down 11 points since shortly after his re-election in 2012.
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Report: 76% of Americans Have Little to No Emergency Savings
According to a Bankrate.com, over 75% of Americans are ill-prepared for a financial emergency such as the loss of a job or medical emergency.
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World's Richest Drop Tens of Billions of Dollars During Market Pullback
The world's richest men and world, namely Larry Ellison and Carlos Slim, saw billions wiped off of their net worths last week.
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The Power of LeBron: Micky Arison's Big Win
The owner of the Miami Heat, Micky Arison, saw his personal net worth soar when he landed the services of LeBron James in 2010.
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Federal Reserve To Continue $85 Billion/Month in Bond Purchases - For Now
The Federal Reserve revealed that they will be continuing their $85 billion/month in bond purchases until the US economy further improves.
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Elon Musk's Very Big Year
Elon Musk has had a very big year over the past 12 months as his net worth has soared. Just how much is Elon Musk now worth?
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Foreign Holdings of US Debt Up $30.4 Billion in April
According to the Treasury Department, foreign holdings of US debt were up over $30 billion in the month of April.
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United States Posts $138.7 Billion Deficit in May
The United States posted a $138.7 billion deficit in May, which was up about $12 billion from the same month last year.
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Standard and Poor's Revises US Credit Outlook
Standard and Poor's revised their outlook on the USA's long-term credit rating from negative to stable earlier today.
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Employment Numbers: May 2013 vs June 1985
A look at the employment and unemployment numbers from June 1985 and the present day.
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May Jobs Report: 175,000 Non-Farm Payroll Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up To 7.6%
The unemployment rate ticked higher to 7.6% in May, as 175,000 non-farm payroll jobs were added, which was slightly higher than expectations.
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US Household Wealth Hits New All-Time High
According to the Federal Reserve, US household aggregate net worth hit an all-time high, in nominal dollars, during the first quarter of 2013.
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Report: Airlines Raked in $27.1 Billion in Ancillary Revenue in 2012
According to a recently released report, ancillary revenues for the airline industry are up by a staggering amount over the past 10 years.
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The Dow's Amazing 20 Week Streak
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is currently in the midst of a 20 week streak in which it has posted gains on Tuesdays.
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Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis: Recovery in Household Wealth Not As Strong As It Seems
According to the St. Louis Federal Reserve, the so-called recovery in aggregate household wealth in the United States isn't nearly as strong as it seems.
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White House: Medicare To Remain Solvent Two Years Longer Than Expected
According to the Medicare Trustees, the Medicare trust fund should last about two years more than originally expected.
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Report: US Foreclosure Sales Down 22% Over Last Year
According to a new report from RealtyTrac, US foreclosure sales were down markedly during the first quarter of 2013 over the year before.
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Report: US Home Prices Rise 10.9%
According to a recently released report, US home prices have increased over 10% in the past 12 months.
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Surprise! Americans Turning Against the IRS
According to Gallup.com, Americans are turning against the IRS in droves thanks to a recent scandal involving their targeting of conservative groups.
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Fidelity: Average 401(k) Retirement Balance Hits Record High in Q1
According to Fidelity, the average 401(k) retirement balance hit an all-time high during the first quarter of 2013.
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Gallup: Average Retirement Age Up 4 Years in Past Two Decades
According to Gallup.com, the average retirement age in the United States has increased to 61 over the past two decades.
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A Look At Vice President Biden's Net Worth
A look at Vice President Joe Biden's net worth - how much is the Vice President worth according to his 2012 financial disclosure report?
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President Obama's Financial Disclosure Report For 2012 Released
President Obama released his 2012 financial disclosure report earlier this week - did it contain any surprises?
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Bloomberg: Bill Gates Is World's Richest Person Once Again
According to Bloomberg.com, Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, is once again the world's richest man.
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CBO: United States Will Be Spending $823 Billion Per Year To Service Its Debt By 2023
According to the CBO, the United States will be spending over $800 billion per year to service its debt by 2023.
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CBO Now Projecting Deficit of $642 Billion for 2013 Fiscal Year
The CBO is now projecting that the US government will post a deficit of $642 billion for the current fiscal year.
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Report: Average US Household Spending 10% More Than In 2009
According to a new report, US household spending is up over 10% over the first quarter of 2009.
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Treasury Secretary Lew: Debt Ceiling Won't Be Breached Until "At Least" Labor Day
According to media reports, the United States may not have to raise its debt ceiling until October or November of 2013.
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US Stock Ownership Remains Low Despite Roaring Markets
According to a recent piece on Gallup.com, just 52% of US adults are currently invested in the stock market.
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Al Gore - The $200 Million Man
According to Bloomberg, former US Vice President Al Gore currently has a net worth that might top out at $200 million.
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April Employment Numbers: 165,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.5%
The April employment report is now in, with the US adding 165,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in April, while the unemployment rate dropped to 7.5%.
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Poll: Hillary Clinton Front-runner For 2016 Democratic Nomination
According to a recent poll, Hillary Clinton is currently the leading front-runner for the 2016 Democratic nomination.
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The Best and Worst Jobs of 2013 Are..
Careercast.com has named their best and worst jobs of 2013, with actuary and biomedical engineer topping the list of the worst jobs.
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State Unemployment Report For March: Jobless Rate Falls in 26 States
According to the BLS, jobless rates fell in a total of 26 states in March. The state with the highest unemployment rate continues to be Nevada.
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Why Gold Crashed
Why did gold crash over the past couple of days? Will the precious metal rebound? How low will it go?
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Foreign Ownership of US Debt: January 2013 vs January 2003
Foreign ownership of US debt has gone parabolic over the past 10 years, with China snapping up roughly a trillion in US debt by themselves.
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President Obama and Vice President Biden Release Their 2012 Tax Returns
President Obama and Vice President Biden released their tax returns to the public earlier today.
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United States Posts Deficit of $106.53 Billion in March
The United States posted a deficit of $106.53 billion in March of 2013, which was a marked improvement from the year before.
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The Federal Government's Top Ten Intragovernmental Holdings
A list of the federal government's top ten intragovernmental holdings - which funds top the list?
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The Incredible Shrinking Labor Force Participation Rate
The labor force participation rate in the United States has been on a downwards trend over the past 15 years.
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US Economy Added 88,000 Jobs in March
The national unemployment rate dropped in 7.6%, but the numbers weren't nearly as good as you might think.
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President Obama To Return 5% of His Salary to Treasury
President Obama will send back 5% of his annual salary to the Treasury in a show of solidarity with federal workers.
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The Rise of Bitcoin
A look at the rise of Bitcoin, which bills itself as a peer-to-peer alternative digital currency.
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Major Market Indexes Wrap Up Strong Q1
The three major US stock market indexes all surged during the first quarter of 2013 - where will they go from here?
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Final: Q4/2012 GDP Increased at Annualized Rate of 0.4%
The Bureau of Economic Analysis released the Q4 GDP numbers earlier today, with the economy growing by an annualized rate of 0.4% in the fourth quarter.
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Which Countries Own the Most US Debt?
Which countries own the most US debt? We know about the amounts that countries like China and Japan own, but what about the rest of the world?
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Chinese Holdings of US Debt Up 8.43% in Last 12 Months
China has continued to increase their holdings of US debt over the past 12 months and now own nearly $1.3 trillion in US debt.
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All 50 States Post Unemployment Rates of Less Than 10% For First Time Since 2008
For the first time since 2008, all 50 states have managed to post an unemployment rate of less than 10%.
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Cyprus and the Proposed Bank Deposit Levy
A proposed bank deposit levy in Cyprus, as part of a bigger bailout deal, has people talking across the world.
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United States Posts Deficit of $203.5 Billion in February
The United States posted a deficit in February of 2013 of $203.5 billion, roughly $30 billion less than the year before.
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47.8 Million Americans Used Food Stamps in December
Food stamp usage hit another all-time high in December, and now over 15% of the US population utilizes food stamps.
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State Unemployment Rates: Five Years Out From The Start of the "Great Recession"
A look at how state unemployment rates have changed from the state of the Great Recession until December of 2012.
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Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.7%
The national unemployment rate dropped to 7.7% in February, which is the lowest level that it has been at since January of 2009.
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US Household Wealth Increased by $1.17 Trillion in Fourth Quarter
According to the Federal Reserve, US household wealth increased by $1.17 trillion in the fourth quarter - household wealth now sits close to an all-time high.
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Carlos Slim Helu Tops Forbes Billionaire List For The Fourth Straight Year
Carlos Slim Helu has topped the Forbes Billionaire List for the fourth straight year with a total net worth of $73 billion.
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CBO: US Government Would Cut Deficit Spending By $340 Billion Over 10 Year Period By Switching to Chained CPI
According to the CBO, the US government would reportedly save $340 billion over 10 years by switching to Chained CPI.
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The Big Drop: Personal Income Posts Largest Monthly Drop in 20 Years
According to the US Department of Commerce, personal income dropped by the largest amount in 20 years in January of 2013.
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BEA: US GDP Increased 0.1% in Q4/2012
According to the BEA, US GDP increased by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2012. Earlier forecasts had GDP declining in Q4.
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Ben Bernanke: Three More Years Until Unemployment Rate Drops Below 6%
According to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, the United States is likely three years away from having an unemployment rate of less than 6%.
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Intrade: Democrats Hold Early Edge in Next Presidential Election
According to Intrade.com, the Democrats have the early edge in the 2016 US Presidential election.
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Poll: Majority of Americans Favor Minimum Wage Increase
According to the Pew Research Center, 71% of Americans favor raising the national minimum wage to $7.25/hour.
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What is Sequestration?
What is sequestration? We break down the meaning of the term and why it is such an important event.
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Is It Time to Ditch the Penny?
Is it time to ditch the US penny? President Obama thinks so - what do you think?
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50 Months With an Unemployment Rate of Higher Than 7% - And Counting
The United States is currently enduring through a string of 50 consecutive months where the unemployment rate has been at least 7% or more.
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Foreign Ownership of US Debt Hit $5.555 Trillion in December
Foreign ownership of US debt continued to spike in December, hitting $5.555 trillion on the month.
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Parsing President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Speech
We take a look at President Obama's 2013 state of the Union address to see how often he mentioned certain words.
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President Obama Set To Make His Fifth State of the Union Address on Tuesday
President Obama will be making his fifth State of the Union address on Tuesday night - pundits are expecting a much more aggressive Obama this time around.
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Retail Gasoline Prices Hit All-Time High For Month of February
Gasoline prices continue to surge in the United States, with the cost of a gallon of gasoline hitting an all-time February high.
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CBO: Net Interest To Total $5.41 Trillion Over Next Ten Years
According to the CBO, the US government will pay out more than $5 trillion in net interest over the next 10 years.
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CBO: Federal Deficit To Shrink To $845 Billion in FY2013
The US federal deficit is expected to shrink to $845 billion in 2013 if current laws remain the same.
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Report: Gasoline Expenditures For Average US Household Topped $2,900 In 2012
According to the EIA, gasoline expenditures for the average US Household rose over 26% in 2012.
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Nevada, Rhode Island Tie For Nation's Highest State Unemployment Rate in December
According to new data released by the BLS, Nevada and Rhode Island had the nation's highest unemployment rates in December.
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US Economy Adds 157,000 Jobs in January; Unemployment Rate at 7.9%
The national unemployment rate ticked higher to 7.9% in January after the economy added 157,000 new jobs.
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FICO: Average Student Loan Debt Up 58% Over Last Seven Years
According to a new report from FICO, average student loan debt in the US is up 58% over the last seven years.
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Gallup: President Obama on Track To Become Most Polarizing President Ever
According to a new Gallup poll, President Obama is on track to become the most polarizing US President ever.
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Report: World Unemployment To Hit All-Time High in 2013
According to a recently released report, global unemployment is expected to surge past 200 million people in 2013.
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Gallup: President Obama's Average Approval Rating During His First Term Was 49.1%
According to Gallup, President Obama finished his first term in office with an average job approval rating of 49.1%.
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President Obama Officially Begins His Second Term in The White House
President Obama's second term in the White House has officially started, and he has a vast array of different issues to deal with.
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China and Japan Own Over $2.3 Trillion in US Debt
China and Japan own over $2.3 trillion in total US debt, and that numbers continues to grow by the month.
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President Obama: "We Are Not a Deadbeat Nation"
President Obama has warned the Republicans that they should not use the debt ceiling situation to impose large-scale spending cuts.
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December Employment Numbers: Unemployment Rate At 7.8% To Close Out The Year
The national unemployment rate remained steady at 7.8% in November as the economy added 155,000 new nonfarm payroll jobs.
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The Next Rumble Looms: The Debt Ceiling
Mere days after settling the fiscal cliff issue, the Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for another rumble.
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CBO: "Fiscal Cliff" Deal Will Increase Deficit Spending By $4 Trillion Over Next Ten Years
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the fiscal cliff deal will increase deficit spending in the United States by approximately $4 trillion over the next 10 years.
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Over The Cliff We Go (But Deal is Close)
A deal to avoid the fiscal cliff has been reached - now the Senate and House need to vote on it.
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Fiscal Cliff Update: Negotiations Continue, No Deal As of Yet
With the clock ticking, Democrats and Republicans have still been unable to come together to forge a fiscal cliff deal.
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Congressional Leaders Gather To Try and Fashion Last Minute Deal To Avoid "Fiscal Cliff"
President Obama has summoned Congressional leaders to the White House in the hopes of fashioning a last minute deal to avoid the fiscal cliff.
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Online Holiday Shopping Up 16% YoY Through December 21st
According to comScore, online holiday spending is up 16% over last year thanks to promotions such as Free Shipping Day and Cyber Monday.
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Fiscal Cliff Turmoil: What Happens Now?
Negotiations have completely broken down between John Boehner and President Obama as the January 1st deadline draws closer.
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Fitch: Downgrade Possible If Fiscal Cliff Compromise Isn't Reached Soon
Fitch ratings agency has warned that a downgrade of America's debt may be coming if the negotiations over avoiding the fiscal cliff are prolonged.
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Breakthrough in Fiscal Cliff Talks?
Republicans are reportedly willing to budge on higher taxes for the nation's wealthiest, in exchange for significant cuts to entitlement programs.
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Report: China To Have World's Largest Economy by 2030
According to a recently released report from the National Intelligence Council, China is expected to have the world's largest economy by 2030.
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A Closer Look at the November Employment Numbers
The November unemployment rate came in at 7.7%, much lower than the 7.9% that was posted in October. What was the reason for the drop?
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Low Expectations: Economist Consensus of 93,000 Nonfarm Payrolls Added in November
Economists believe that the US economy added 93,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in November, and that the unemployment rate stayed steady at 7.9%.
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President Obama: No Deal Without Higher Tax Rates For The Wealthy
President Obama is not budging from his stance that tax rates for the wealthiest Americans need to increase in any fiscal cliff deal.
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Counter: House Republicans Send Obama Their "Fiscal Cliff" Offer
Earlier today, the House Republicans sent President Obama their idea as to how the country would avoid the fiscal cliff.
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Report: Global "Happiness Income" Is $161,000
According to a recent report, the global average happiness income level is $161,000. This is the amount of money people feel that they would have to earn per year in order to feel happy.
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White House Puts Forth Opening Budget Bid
The White House has put forward its first budget proposal, and the Republicans are not happy with it.
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Warren Buffett Proposes Minimum Tax for the Wealthy
Warren Buffett has proposed a minimum tax on people making more than $1 million per year and the expiration of the Bush tax cuts for people making up to $500,000 per year.
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Report: US Retail E-Commerce Holiday Season Spending Up 16% Over Last Year
According to comScore, online spending for the US holiday season is up 16% over this time last year.
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Young People Dominate "Black Friday" Crowds
Young people have dominated the Black Friday crowds this year, as more than a third said that they planned to shop for Black Friday deals.
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Gallup: Average US Consumer Planning To Spend $770 on Christmas Gifts This Year
According to Gallup, the average US consumer is planning on spending $770 on Christmas gifts this year.
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Is "Black Thursday" Taking Things Too Far?
Over the past few years, Black Friday has slowly become Black Thursday due to many retailers deciding to open on Thanksgiving Day. Is this fair?
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Americans To Obama: Restoring Strong Economy Should Be Top Priority in Second Term
According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans are united in their opinion that restoring a strong economy should be President Obama's top priority during his second term.
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US Government Posts $120 Billion Deficit in October
The US government posted a deficit of nearly $120 billion in October of 2012 after spending over $300 billion.
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$7.7 Million Donated To Help Reduce Debt During 2012 Fiscal Year
Well-intentioned Americans donated nearly $8 million to help pay down the national debt last year - barely enough to make a dent.
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President Obama Finishes With 332 Electoral Votes After Officially Winning Florida
Barack Obama ended up with 332 electoral votes after Florida was officially awarded to him earlier today.
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Throwing Down the Gauntlet: President Obama Promises Veto For Any Bill Extending Tax Cuts To Those Making More Than $250k
President Obama has promised to veto any bill that includes the extension of tax cuts for those making over $250k per year.
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Next Up: The "Fiscal Cliff"
Now that the presidential election is now over, Americans get to look forward to a contentious battle over the upcoming fiscal cliff.
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Barack Obama Wins Second Term
President Barack Obama has defeated Republican nominee Mitt Romney to earn a second term in the White House.
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The History of Popular/Electoral Vote Splits In The United States
There is a chance that the popular and electoral college votes will be split in 2012 - this has also happened three times in the past.
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Negativity Reigns Supreme In Race For White House
Negativity has reigned supreme in the current race for the White House, as negative ads have dominated the landscape.
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One Week Left: Polls, Polls and More Polls
With Americans heading to the polls in just one week, where does the Presidential election currently stand? Who is winning? Who is losing?
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Advance Estimate - Real Gross Domestic Product Increased At Annual Rate of 2.0% Percent In Third Quarter
The US economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.0% in the third quarter according to a recent report from the BEA.
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Romney Victory Effort: We Raised $111.8 Million in 17 Days
Mitt Romney and the RNC raised nearly $112 million in the first 17 days of October, according to the Romney Victory Effort.
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Intrade: Mitt Romney Now Has 45.5% Chance of Winning Election
According to online prediction market Intrade.com, President Obama currently has a 54.5% chance of winning the election.
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One More Time: President Obama and Mitt Romney Set To Square Off In Final Presidential Debate
President Obama and Mitt Romney will square off in the third and final Presidential debate later tonight - the focus will be on foreign policy.
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September State Unemployment Numbers: 41 States Post Decline in Jobless Rates
41 states saw their jobless rates drop in September. California posted a drop in their unemployment rate of 0.4%.
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Gallup: Mitt Romney Has Six Point Lead Over Obama Amongst Likely Voters
According to a new Gallup poll, Mitt Romney currently leads by six points over Obama amongst likely voters.
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US Deficit Projected To Be Between $900 Billion and $1 Trillion in 2013
The United States is projected to post a deficit of between $900 billion and $1 trillion in the 2013 fiscal year.
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The Final Numbers Are In: United States Posts $1.089 Trillion Deficit in FY2012
The United States posted a trillion dollar deficit for the fourth straight time in the FY2012 - will they be able to snap the trend in 2013?
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Joe Biden's Laughter Dominates VP Debate Chatter
Was Vice President Joe Biden being disrespectful by consistently laughing at Paul Ryan during the Vice Presidential debate on Thursday night?
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All Eyes on Biden and Ryan
Joe Biden and Paul Ryan will do battle in the Vice Presidential debate on Thursday evening. Who is the favorite? Who has the edge?
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Mitt Romney Surges in Polls After Strong Debate Performance
Mitt Romney performed very well in the first Presidential debate, and his performance is paying off in increased polling numbers.
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What's That? Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.8%
Eyebrows were raised earlier today when the BLS announced that the national unemployment rate had dropped 0.3% in September.
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CNN Poll: Mitt Romney Scores Decisive Victory in First Debate
Mitt Romney scored a decisive victory in last night's debate according to people that were polled by news network CNN.
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Five of the Top Televised US Debate Moments
Five of the top moments in televised US debates, including classic moments from Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan.
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Super PAC Frenzy: $214.7 Million Spent In Past 30 Days
Super PACs spent over $214 million in the United States in September as the election approached.
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Markets Close Out Strong Third Quarter
The markets closed out a strong third quarter of the year, as the Dow, Nasdaq and S+P 500 were all up at least 4%.
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Q2 GDP Growth Revised Down To 1.3%
Q2 2012 annualized GDP growth was revised lower earlier today, from 1.7% down to 1.3% as the economy grew at a fairly slow pace.
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NFLRA, NHLPA Lockouts Prove That Fans Come Last
The NFL and NHL are both taking advantage of the fan's love of their respective games in their lockouts.
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Nevada Continues To Lead Nation With Highest Unemployment Rate
Nevada continues to lead the nation with the highest state unemployment rate, topping out at over 12%.
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Mitt Romney's 2011 Tax Return Released
Mitt Romney and his campaign released his Romney's 2011 tax return on Friday, as well as limited details about his 1990-2009 returns.
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US Debt: $1.14 Trillion to $16 Trillion+ In 30 Years
The United States has added roughly $15 trillion to its total debt load over the past 30 years. We take a look at the progression.
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$70 Million Spent By Super PACs In First 18 Days of September
Nearly $70 million has been spent by Super PACs in the first 18 days of September, while should easily eclipse September's total.
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Intrade.com: Barack Obama Has 66.5% Chance of Winning in November
According to Intrade.com, Barack Obama currently has a 66.5% chance of winning the White House in November.
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The Federal Reserve Unleashes QE3 On The World
The Federal Reserve unleashed QE3 on the world earlier today - the big question is - will it work?
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CBO: FY2012 Deficit $1.17 Trillion Through August
The United States passed the $1 trillion deficit mark for the FY2012 fiscal year, the fourth straight year in which they have done so.
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The Barack Bounce: President Obama Takes Five Point Lead Over Romney
According to Gallup, President Obama currently enjoys a 5 point lead in the polls following the Democratic National Convention last week.
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August Jobs Report a Disappointment
The August jobs report was a disappointment as the economy created less jobs than expected.
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Why Did The National Debt Go Up During The Clinton Surplus Years?
Why did the US national debt go up during the Clinton surplus years? We take a close look.
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President Obama's First Term By The Numbers
A look at President Obama's first term by the numbers, including debt numbers, market numbers and more.
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Barack Obama and the Democrats Next Up As Their National Convention Begins This Week
President Obama and the Democrats are up next as the Democratic National Convention begins this week.
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Open The Flood Gates: Super PACs Spend $105 Million in August
Super PACs spent about $105 million in August, with most of that money being directed against President Barack Obama.
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Gift Contributions To Reduce US Debt Spike in 2012
Over $7 million has been donated to help pay down the US debt so far this year.
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$16 Trillion
The United States debt clock has officially passed the $16 trillion mark for the first time.
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Republicans Fire Up Two Debt Clocks At Their National Convention
The Republicans fired up two debt clocks at their national convention earlier today as they prepare to attack President Obama.
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The History of the "Convention Bounce"
US Presidential candidates tend to enjoy large bounces in popularity following their National Conventions.
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Mitt Romney and GOP Raise More Money Than Democrats For Third Month in a Row
Mitt Romney and the GOP raised more money than Barack Obama and the Democrats for the third month in a row.
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Apple Becomes The Biggest Stock - Ever
Apple has moved past Microsoft to become the biggest stock to ever trade, as they now have a market cap of over $620 billion.
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VP News: Romney Gets Slight Bump After Ryan Pick, Obama Sticks With Biden
Mitt Romney enjoyed a slight bounce in the polls after naming Ryan as his running mate, while Obama will ride with Biden again.
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Paulson + Co. Inc. Adds Equinix, Sells Anadarko During Second Quarter
What was John Paulson up to during the second quarter of 2012? We take a look and find out.
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Romney/Ryan vs Obama/Biden: The Personal Finances
A look of the net worths of the four central men in the 2012 US Presidential election.
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Paul Ryan Named As Mitt Romney's Running Mate
Earlier today, the Mitt Romney campaign named Paul Ryan as their nominee for Vice President.
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BLS: 3.8 Million Job Openings in June
According to the BLS, there were 3.8 million job openings in June, up slightly from the month before.
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A History of NASA Funding
A look at how the US government's funding of NASA has fluctuated over the years.
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July Employment Numbers: Nonfarm Payroll Employment Increases +163k, Unemployment Rate Ticks Higher
The US economy added 163k new jobs in July, while the national unemployment rate ticked higher to 8.3%.
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100 Days Until The US Presidential Election
There are now just 100 days left until the US Presidential election - who will win? Who will lose?
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Gallup: Americans Like Obama More, But Romney Seen As Being Better Able to Handle Key Economic Issues
According to a recent Gallup.com poll, Barack Obama is seen as being the more likable candidate, but Mitt Romney is seen as being better for the economy.
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Handicapping Mitt Romney's Choice for Running Mate
Who will Mitt Romney choose to run with in the upcoming Presidential election? We take a look at some of the possible choices.
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Report: Canadian Households Now Richer Than Their American Counterparts
According to a recent report, Canadian households now have higher net worths than their neighbors to the south.
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Poll: Republicans Turn on Supreme Court After "Obamacare" Ruling
Support for the Supreme Court has dipped to record lows after their recent ruling to uphold the constitutionality of Obamacare.
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Gallup: American Confidence in Television News Continues to Erode
According to a recent Gallup poll, a shocking 21% of Americans have trust in television news.
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President Obama Proposes Extension of Bush Tax Cuts for Middle Class
President Obama has proposed an extension of the Bush tax cuts, but only for those people earning less than $250,000 per year.
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Markets Tumble After Weak Jobs Report
Another month of weak job growth in the United States has many worrying about the overall state of the economy.
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CNN Poll: Obama Leads Romney Nationally, Romney Ahead in 15 Battleground States
A recent CNN poll revealed that President Obama is ahead of Romney nationally, but Romney leads in the swing states.
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White House Salaries Up Over Last Year
Nearly $38 million was spent on White House salaries last year, up a bit over the year before.
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Gallup: Americans Divided Over Supreme Court Ruling
In very unsurprising news, Americans are evenly divided regarding the recent Obamacare ruling.
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Intrade: 70.6% Chance Supreme Court Rules Obamacare Unconstitutional
Will the Supreme Court declare Obamacare unconstitutional on Thursday? Intrade.com traders weigh in.
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Survey: Quarter of Americans Have Zero Emergency Savings
According to a recent Bankrate.com article, just 24% of Americans have a properly funded rainy day account.
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Debt Ceiling Fight: Reloaded
Expect another nasty battle over the debt ceiling to flare up again in late 2012 / early 2013.
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Want To Start a Family? It'll Cost You At Least $8,760 Per Year (Per Kid)
Want to have a child? You see know what the expected costs are before you pull the trigger.
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Foreign Ownership of US Debt: 10 Years Ago vs Now
Foreign ownership of US debt has spiked over the past 10 years thanks to the country's need for deficit spending.
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Foreign Ownership of US Debt Rises to Record $5.16 Trillion
Foreign ownership of US debt continues to increase - foreign governments owned over $5 trillion in US debt as of April 2012.
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Pew Research Center Report: 42% Believe That China is World's Leading Economic Power
According to a recent Pew Research Center Report, 42% of those surveyed said they believe that China is the world's leading economic power.
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Intrade.com - President Obama Currently Has a 53.5% Chance of Winning in November
According to online prediction market Intrade.com, President Obama currently has a 53.5% chance of being re-elected.
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CBO: Federal Debt Could Increase to 199% of GDP By 2037
Under their extended alternative fiscal scenario, the CBO warns that federal debt could reach 199% of GDP by 2037.
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NY Fed: Outstanding Student Loan Debt Rose to $904 Billion in Q1
According to the New York Fed, student loan debt increased in the United States to $904 billion in the first quarter of the year.
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Gasoline At $3.66/Gallon as Summer Driving Season Begins
High gasoline prices are causing many Americans to rethink their summer travel plans this year.
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Rumble Erupts Over America's Debt and Deficits
A nationwide debate opened up this week as people argued about how much President Obama had to do with the nation's trillion dollar deficits.
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Barack Obama - Still Rich
Financial disclosure statements for Barack Obama and Joe Biden were released by the White House earlier this week.
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Gallup: 56% of Americans Believe That Obama Will Win in November
According to Gallup.com, a full 56% of Americans believe that Barack Obama will win in November, compared to just 36% for Mitt Romney.
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Surprise! United States Posts a Surplus in April
The United States posted a surplus in April, which was their first April surplus in four years.
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France, Greece and Italy Vote "No" To Austerity Measures
Voters in France, Greece and Italy voted against austerity measures - what will this mean for the European Union going forward?
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April Jobs Report: 115,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.1%
The national unemployment rate dropped to 8.1% last month, but this masked a decidedly negative month for the labor markets.
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Retail Nightmare: Employee Theft, Shoplifting Increase in 2011
Retailers lost over $100 billion due to retailer shrinkage in 2011, with many of those losses coming from shoplifters and employee theft.
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Can President Obama Bring Out Young Voters This November?
Can Barack Obama bring out the youth voters in November? It will likely be crucial to his victory.
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Spencer Bachus Cleared in Insider Trading Probe
Spencer Bachus has been cleared by the Office of Congressional Ethics of any wrongdoing.
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Swimming In Debt: $5 Trillion Added to US Debt Load Since President Obama Took Office
The United States has added roughly $5 trillion in new debt since President Obama took office on January 20th, 2009.
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Newt Gingrich To Bow Out of Race for Republican Presidential Nomination
According to published reports, Newt Gingrich will reportedly be dropping out of the race for the Republican Presidential nomination sometime next week.
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"Buffett Rule on Steroids" May Be Coming to France
French Presidential front-runner Francois Hollande is looking to introduce a new 75% marginal tax rate on any income over 1 million EUR.
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President Obama's Q13 Approval Rating - 45.9%
President Obama's approval rating was 45.9% during this thirteenth quarter in office, which is not good news for him on a historical basis.
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Report: At Least 1,788 People Renounced Their US Citizenships Last Year
According to recent reports, nearly 2,000 Americans renounced their citizenships in 2011.
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Gallup: Romney Has Two Point Lead Over Obama
According to Gallup's first Gallup Daily Tracking results of this election cycle, Romney currently maintains a two point advantage over Obama.
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How Much Did the Obamas Make Last Year?
Barack and Michelle Obama made nearly $800,000 last year thanks to Obama's presidential salary and royalties from book sales.
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3.5 Million Job Openings in February - Where Were They?
According to the BLS, there were nearly 3.5 million job openings in the United States in February. Where were they?
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Rick Santorum Drops Out
Rick Santorum dropped out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination earlier today, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to win the nomination.
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March Unemployment: 120,000 Jobs Added, Unemployment Rate Dips to 8.2%
The national unemployment rate dipped in March, but the number of new jobs added was much lower than expected.
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Groupon Continues to Struggle Post-IPO
Groupon's shares have been in a nosedive ever since the company went public in November of 2011 - can they turn things around?
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Nationwide Gas Prices Continue To Inch Closer to $4/Gallon
Gasoline prices continue to inch closer to the $4/gallon mark nationwide, which could present a major problem.
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Canada To Ditch the Penny
As part of their 2012 federal budget, the Canadian government announced that they would be phasing out the penny.
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iEverywhere: Half of US Households Own At Least One Apple Product
According to CNBC.com, more than half of all American households own at least one Apple product.
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Poll: 68% of Americans Disapprove of Way That President Obama Is Handling High Gasoline Prices
According to a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll, 68% of Americans disapprove of the way that President Obama is handling high oil prices.
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NY Fed: 27% of Student Loan Borrowers In The Repayment Cycle Are Delinquent
According to the NY Fed, a full 27% of all student loan borrowers who are currently in the repayment period are delinquent on their loans.
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STOCK Act Passes Through Congress
The US Senate has passed the STOCK Act and President Obama is expected to sign the bill into law soon.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Outstanding Student Loan Debt Hit the Trillion Dollar Mark Months Ago
According to the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau, outstanding student loan debt in the United States hit over a trillion dollars several months ago.
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Congressional Tax Experts: "Buffett Rule" Would Raise $47 Billion Over 11 Years
The so-called Buffett Rule, which would look to raise taxes on the nation's wealthiest people, would reportedly raise less than $50 billion over 12 years.
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Americans Give the Thumbs Down to Super PACs
Nearly 70% of Americans said in a recent poll that Super PACs should be illegal.
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Michigan's Unemployment Rate Down Over 5% From "Great Recession" High
Thanks to strengthening auto makers and growing green jobs, Michigan's unemployment rate has dropped considerably over the past couple of years.
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Snatch and Grab: Recent Domain Seizures Bring America's Control Over Major Domain Extensions To Light
Recent domain name seizures have brought the power of the United States over the *.com extension to light.
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February Jobs Report: Economist Consensus - Zero Change
Politicians will be closely watching the February jobs report which is set to be released later this week.
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Gallup: Mitt Romney Has National 16 Point Lead Over Rick Santorum
Mitt Romney currently enjoys a 16 point lead over Rick Santorum in national polls ahead of Super Tuesday.
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Bank of America vs The Public, Round 2
Bank of America is trying it again, as they are attempting to push through new monthly fees on basic checking account users.
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The Top 20 Foreign Holders of US Debt As Of The End of 2011
China and Japan lead the world in terms of holdings of US debt. Who holds the most debt other than these two countries?
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Gas Prices Have Now Increased For 32 Consecutive Days
According to AAA, nationwide gasoline prices have increased for 32 days in a row.
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Intrade: Mitt Romney Has 80% Chance of Becoming Republican Presidential Nominee
Mitt Romney is still the overwhelming favorite to win the Republican presidential nomination according to Intrade.com traders.
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Poll: Majority of Americans Believe That Gas Could Top $5/Gallon This Year
According to RasmussenReports.com, a full 55% of Americans said that believe that gasoline could top $5/gallon this year.
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Nancy Pelosi: “Wall Street Profiteering” Causing Spike in Gasoline Prices
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi blames Wall Street profiteering rather than geopolitical issues for the recent spike in gasoline prices.
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Gas Prices Steadily Marching Higher Nationwide
How high will a gallon of gasoline sell for in the United States this summer? Some believe that it might sell for as much as $5.
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CBO: Longest Stretch of High Unemployment Since "Great Recession"
According to the CBO, the United States is currently suffering through its longest stretch of high unemployment since the Great Depression.
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Some Interesting Tax Facts and Figures From the Tax Foundation
Some interesting facts and figures were released by the Tax Foundation earlier this week.
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The Rise of Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum has had a meteoric rise over the past week, tying Mitt Romney in the polls. Can he maintain his momentum?
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Rep. Spencer Bachus Reportedly Facing Insider Trading Investigation
The Office of Congressional Ethics is investigating whether or not Spencer Bachus engaged in insider trading.
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AAPL = GOOG + MSFT
After today's move, Apple Inc. is now worth more than Microsoft and Google - combined.
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Intrade.com - Obama Has 60% Chance of Being Re-Elected
According to online prediction site Intrade.com, President Obama currently has a 60% chance of being re-elected this year.
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$17.9 Million Donated to Pro-Romney "Restore Our Future, Inc." in Second Half of 2011
The money flowed freely into the Restore Our Future Inc. SuperPAC in the second half of 2011.
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Mitt Romney Storms to Victory in Florida
Mitt Romney easily cruised to victory in Florida Tuesday night, topping Gingrich, Paul and Santorum.
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The Ticking Japanese Time Bomb
Japan has a major problem on its hands - a shrinking population coupled with a growing national debt load.
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Team Hedge Fund vs Team Adelson
It's Team Hedge Fund vs Team Adelson as the spending between the two major Republican Super PACs heats up.
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BEA: US Real GDP Increased 1.7% in 2011
US Real GDP grew at a rate of 1.7% in 2011, and an annualized rate of 2.8% in the fourth quarter.
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SuperPAC Spending Heating Up Ahead of Florida Primary
SuperPAC spending has been heating up ahead of the Florida primary, with pro-Gingrich and pro-Romney groups being particularly active.
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Parsing Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address
A closer look at Barack Obama's 2012 State of the Union address that was made earlier tonight.
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Obama's Third Year Average Approval Rating Lowest Since Carter
President Obama posted a third year average approval rating of just 44.4%, which is the second lowest since Dwight Eisenhower.
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The Rich List - 2012 Presidential Race Edition
A look at how rich the current Republican Presidential candidates are, as well as Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
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Record $3.28 Million Donated to Help Reduce US Debt Last Year
A record $3.28 million was donated last year to help pay down the US debt. This money did not go very far.
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Intrade: Mitt Romney Continues to Solidify His Lead
Mitt Romney, according to Intrade.com, currently enjoys a commanding lead in the race for the Republican nomination.
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What Assets Does Newt Gingrich Own?
Newt Gingrich Holdings - a look at the assets that Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrich currently owns.
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How Rich is Mitt Romney?
How Rich is Mitt Romney? A look at the Republican Presidential Candidate's Net Worth and Holdings.
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Burger King Reportedly Testing Home Delivery
Burger King is reportedly testing home delivery - will this work? Would you use the service?
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How to Trade Currency Pairs Such as EUR/USD, USD/JPY and USD/CAD
How To Trade Currency Pairs such as the EURUSD, USDJPY and the CADUSD. Join the world of forex trading.
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2011 IRS Enforcement Statistics
2011 IRS Enforcement Statistics - how many people did the IRS audit last year?
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Mitt Romney vs Barack Obama Now Looking Like a Very Good Bet
Mitt Romney vs Barack Obama is now looking like a very good bet thanks to Romney's surge over the last few months.
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Will a Falling National Unemployment Rate Be Enough To Give Obama a Second Term?
With the national unemployment rate dropping, will Obama be able to secure himself a second term in November?
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The Importance of the Upcoming New Hampshire Primary
Can Mitt Romney virtually lock down the Republican nomination for President in the New Hampshire primary next week?
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Iraq War Second Most Expensive US Conflict on Record
The cost of the Iraq war continues to spiral higher, far exceeding the initial cost estimates.
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Gallup: Romney Retakes Lead in GOP Presidential Nomination Poll
Mitt Romney has retaken the GOP Presidential nomination lead from Newt Gingrich - this is a trend that has shown itself for the past few months.
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Consumer Activism, 21st Century Style
Consumer activism has taken on a new ferocity these days thanks to social media sites.
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American Households Continue To Avoid Movie Theaters
Movie ticket sales continue to slump in the United States thanks to a weak economy and changing technologies.
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Brazil Passes UK To Become World's Sixth Largest Economy
Brazil is now the world's sixth largest economy after having passed the United Kingdom this year.
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How Does Obama's Current Approval Rating Compare to Previous Presidents at the Same Points in Their First Terms?
How does President Obama's current approval rating compare to previous Presidents at the same points in their first terms?
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How Long Could the Richest People in the World Cover the US Deficit?
How long could the richest people in the world pay for the US deficit? We take a look.
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ComScore: US Online Holiday Spending Up 15% Over Last Year
According to Comscore, US online holiday spending is up 15% over last year.
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Can Newt Gingrich Win the Republican Nomination?
Newt Gingrich currently has the edge over Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination, but can he sustain the momentum?
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How Much is President Obama Worth?
How much is President Obama worth? How rich is President Obama?
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Making How Much Per Year Would Make You "Rich"?
According to a recent Gallup poll, the average American would need to make $150,000 per year in order to feel rich.
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Which Countries Have The Best Credit Ratings?
Which countries have the best credit ratings in the world? We take a look at the countries with the absolute most pristine credit ratings.
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Intrade: Two-Horse Race for Republican Nomination
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are currently the two front runners for the Republican nomination. Who has the edge?
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US Consumer Credit Continues To Trend Higher
US consumer credit continues to trend higher as Americans save less and spend more.
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Standard and Poor's Warns Europe
Earlier today, Standard and Poor's put 15 countries in the Eurozone on negative watch.
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National Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.6% in November
The national unemployment rate dropped to 8.6% in November, the largest such drop since late last year.
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"Black Friday": Retail Sales Up 6.6%, Online Sales Up 26%
Black Friday retail sales were up 6.6% over last year, while online sales were up a whopping 26%.
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October 2011 State Unemployment Report: Jobless Rate Down in 36 States
October 2011 State Unemployment Report - 36 states posted unemployment rate decreases in the month.
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Q3 GDP Growth Revised Down to 2.0% From 2.5%
Q3 GDP growth was revised to 2.0% down from 2.5% by the BEA earlier today.
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Which Countries Have Been Buying/Selling The Most US Government Debt Over the Past Year?
Which countries have been buying and selling the largest amounts of US debt over the past year?
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Can the "Super Committee" Reach a Deal This Weekend?
Will the super committee reach a deficit reduction deal this weekend, or will cuts automatically trigger?
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US Debt Clock Surges Past $15 Trillion
The United States Debt Clock recently surged past $15 trillion and is expected to hit $20 trillion by 2020.
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SEC Disciplines Eight Employees Over Madoff
The SEC has disciplined eight of its employees who worked on the Madoff case. These disciplines range from pay reductions to month-long suspensions.
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Forrester: US Online Holiday Retail Sales Set to Increase 15% This Year
According to research firm Forrester, us online holiday spending is expected to reach nearly $60 billion this year.
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Mitt Romney a Near Lock for 2012 Republican Nomination
With the recent implosion of Rick Perry and the continued troubles of Herman Cain, Mitt Romney seems to be a lock to win the Republican nomination for president.
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How Successful Was "Bank Transfer Day"?
Just how successful was Bank Transfer Day? According to a report, 40,000 people transfered their bank accounts to credit unions on November 5th.
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Record Number of Americans Living in Poverty
The US poverty rate has hit an all-time high thanks to the introduction of a new metric from Census.gov.
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What Would The US Deficit Be if the Economy Wasn't In the Dumps?
According to the CBO, the United States would post a deficit of 630 billion in 2012 if the economy was operating at its full potential.
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US Consumers Spending Their Worries Away
Despite the fact that the US economy is stagnant at best, US consumers continue to spend money and save less.
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Banks Backing Down in Debit Card Fee Squabble
Banks have been backing down in the debit card usage fee fight across the nation thanks to outraged customers.
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Q3 GDP Growth In Line With Expectations
Q3 GDP growth was in line with expectations as the BEA released their advance estimate earlier today.
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Whitney Tilson Flips on Netflix
Whitney Tilson, former Netflix bear, has flipped and is now long the company after their massive recent collapse.
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September 2011 State Unemployment Report
September 2011 State Unemployment Report - 25 state recorded unemployment rate decreases in September, while 14 posted increases.
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Student Loan Debt Continues To Soar
American students borrowed over $100 billion in 2010, bringing the total amount of outstanding student loan debt to over $1 trillion.
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Cash Rich: Apple Has Over $80 Billion in Cash and Cash Equivalents
Apple currently has $81.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents, which is a staggering sum of money.
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Gallup: "Generic" Republican Candidate Leads Obama 46 to 38%
According to Gallup, President Obama is currently trailing an unnamed Republican candidate by eight points.
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Intrade: Mitt Romney Clear Favorite For Republican Nomination for President
According to online prediction site Intrade.com, Mitt Romney is currently the clear favorite to win the Republican nomination in 2012.
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Millionaire Surtax Coming?
The Democrats added a millionaire surtax into the Obama jobs bill earlier today, and the Republicans quickly panned the tax as absurd.
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Comedy of Errors at Bank of America
Bank of America is currently dealing with a raft of different issues right now, and this has destroyed the shares of the stock.
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Would You Pay $5 a Month To Use Your Debit Card?
Bank of America is going to be instituting a new $5 fee to use your debit card in 2012. What do you think?
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It's Good to Live Near Washington, D.C.
It's good to live near Washington, DC, as median household income has soared in the region since 2007.
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August 2011 State Unemployment Numbers
August 2011 State Unemployment Numbers - 26 states reported unemployment rate increases in August.
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It's On: Obama's Proposed Tax Increases Kick off 2012 Re-election Bid
Barack Obama unofficially kicked off his 2012 re-election campaign earlier today when he proposed a $3 trillion deficit reduction plan that will include $1.5 trillion in new taxes.
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The "Buffett Rule"
The Buffett Rule, which would raise taxes on millionaires in the United States, is expected to be proposed by President Obama on Monday.
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September 11th - The Markets Then and Now
A quick look at the markets back in September of 2001 compared to now.
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Prop Trading Firms in Canada
Prop Trading Firms in Canada - a look at Golden Market Management, which has nearly 500 traders throughout the world.
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Unemployment Rates and Re-elections
Unemployment rates and re-election bids - how have incumbents done in times of high unemployment?
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How Does Obama Match Up Against Leading GOP Candidates?
According to Gallup.com, Barack Obama's hypothetical leads have evaporated due to a plummeting approval rating.
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New Report Paints Dismal Picture of "Retirement" in America
Earlier this week, a report was released that detailed the many troubles that face those wanting to retire in American.
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Obama Up Against It Heading Into 2012
With a 40% approval rating, President Obama is up against it heading into the 2012 Presidential elections.
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Intrade.com - Less Than 50% Chance of Obama Being Re-elected in 2012
According to Intrade.com, President Barack Obama has less than a 50% chance of being re-elected in 2012.
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Apple (Briefly) Claims the Title of World's Most Valuable Company
On Tuesday afternoon, Apple briefly passed Exxon Mobil to become the most valuable company in the world.
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How to Start Your Own Website
How To Start Your Own Website - five easy steps to follow to set up your very own website.
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Timothy Geithner: I'm Staying
Timothy Geithner has reportedly informed Barack Obama that he plans on staying on as Treasury Secretary.
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Debt Ceiling Changes By President, 1940-Present
Debt Ceiling Changes by President from 1940 until Present Day.
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Congressional Leaders, Barack Obama Agree to Debt Limit Deal
Earlier tonight, President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders agreed to a deficit reduction deal. Will members of Congress vote for it?
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History of the Debt Limit Since 1940
A look at the history of the debt ceiling in the United States from 1940 until present day.
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What Might the United States and Belgium Have in Common Very Soon?
The United States is at risk of having their pristine AAA credit rating cut to AA+ or lower. What other countries currently have these credit ratings?
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America's Days as a AAA Nation Likely Drawing to a Close
According to various sources, the possibility of the United States having their credit downgraded is growing by the day.
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US Debt Talks Break Down - Again
House Speaker John Boehner has pulled away from debt ceiling discussions, which will make for a very interesting 10 days.
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CBS News Poll: Majority of Americans Disapprove of Both Democrats and Republicans in Debt Ceiling Negotiations
According to a recent CBS News poll, the majority of Americans disapprove of how both the Republicans and Democrats are handling the debt ceiling situation.
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Intrade: Less Than 50% Chance of Debt Ceiling Being Raised by End of July
According to Intrade.com, there is currently less than a 50% chance of the nation's debt ceiling being raised by the end of July.
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Tensions Rising in Debt-Limit Talks
Tensions are rising in the debt-limit debate are rising, as President Obama reportedly walked out of a meeting earlier tonight.
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Game of Chicken Over Nation's Debt Limit Continues
Democrats and Republicans continue to spar over a debt and deficit reduction plan ahead of a August 2nd deadline.
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Warren Buffett: US Unemployment Rate Will be Under 8% By 2012 Presidential Election
According to the Wall Street Journal, Warren Buffett believes that the US unemployment rate will be under 8% by November, 2012.
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The Most Hated Companies in America Are..
What is the most hated company in America? According to the ACSI, that company is Potomac Electric.
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Ronald Reagan on Debt Limits and Defaults
Ronald Reagan spoke out about debt ceilings and defaults a number of times - this is what he said.
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San Antonio Car Insurance Quote
San Antonio Car Insurance Quote - Have an extra five minutes? Potentially receive hundreds off of your auto insurance.
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May State Unemployment Numbers: 24 States Post Rate Decreases
According to the BLS, a total of 24 states posted unemployment rate decreases during the month of May.
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Simultaneous Work Stoppages Likely for Two Major North American Sports Leagues
Two of North America's top four sports leagues are set for simultaneous work stoppages.
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The Big Owe: Unfunded US Liabilities Sitting at $61.6 Trillion
According to the USA Today, the United States currently has total unfunded liabilities of over $60 trillion.
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Groupon Files For IPO
Groupon filed for its IPO earlier today in what is expected to be one of the most hotly anticipated offerings of the year.
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Remembering the Good Old Days of Massive First-Day IPO Increases
LinkedIn and Yandex recently made big splashes on their first days of trading, but how do they compare to the frothy days of 1998 and 1999?
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Your Memorial Day Cookout Will Cost You Much More This Year
According to Dailymail.co.uk, the cost of your Memorial Day cookout is going to rise nearly 30% over last year.
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Could You Come Up With $2,000 in 30 Days?
Could you come up with $2,000 within 30 days? According to a recent survey, many Americans would not be able to.
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The Physical Awesomeness of America's Debt
The United States literally owes a massive mountain of money - in fact, what the US owes would stretch 900 miles high in $1,000 bills.
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China Trims US Debt Holdings For Fifth Straight Month
China has now cut their US debt holdings for the fifth straight month, while Japan and the UK keep buying.
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Huckabee, Trump: We're Out
Mike Huckabee and Donald Trump have both announced that they will not be running for president in 2012.
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Handicapping the Debt Ceiling Situation
When Will the Debt Ceiling Be Raised? This is a question that is on the minds of many Americans right now.
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A Look at Gasoline Taxes in the United States
A look at gas taxes in the United States - why are gas taxes so high? How are they calculated?
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The High Cost of Gasoline
The High Cost of Gasoline - American families shelled out an average of $368.09 for gas in April.
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Geithner: Drop Dead Date is Now August 2nd, Not July 8th
Timothy Geithner revealed earlier today that the drop dead date (the date in which the US can not borrow any more money) was August 2nd and not July 8th.
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GOP Primary Poll: Trump on Top
Donald Trump for President in 2012? Donald Trump is on everybody's lips these days, and he is currently the favorite amongst GOP voters.
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Bad Deal: News Corp. Set to Get Crushed on Myspace
News Corp. is set to sell Myspace.com, and hopes to have a deal in place by the end of June.
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A Moment in Time: Comparing Barack Obama's Current Approval Rating to Those of Past Presidents at the Same Point in Their Presidencies
Barack Obama currently has an approval rating of 46.7% - how does this compare to past presidents at the same point in their presidencies?
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National Debt Clock on the Floor of the US House of Representatives?
Rep. Tom Reed wants a debt clock installed right on the floor of the US House of Representatives. What do you think of the idea?
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Who Will Win the Battle for the Internet in 2012?
Barack Obama far outspent John McCain when it came to online ad spends in 2008. Will the pattern repeat itself in 2012?
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"Your Taxpayer Receipt" Made Available on WhiteHouse.gov
Your Taxpayer Receipt - WhiteHouse.gov unveiled a new page earlier this week that allows people to see how their federal tax dollars are being spent.
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Can President Obama Raise a Billion Dollars?
President Obama 2012 Re-election Campaign $1 Billion - How much will President Obama raise for his 2012 re-election campaign?
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Gas Prices Continue to March Higher
$5/Gallon Gasoline - with gas prices steadily marching higher, will we see gas prices reach five dollars a gallon by this summer?
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Employee Loyalty Waning as National Unemployment Rate Continues to Fall
According to a recent Metlife.com report, employee loyalty in the United States is evaporating due to an improving jobs market.
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China, United States in New Spat over Human Rights
China recently responded to a report from the US State Department with a particularly frosty response to the United States.
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Gallup: 58% of Americans Favor Budget Compromise over Shutdown
According to a recent Gallup poll, 58% of Americans favor a budget compromise rather than a shutdown of the federal government.
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A History of the Debt Ceiling in the United States
Debt ceiling history in the United States - the debt ceiling limit in the United States has been raised early and often since 1917.
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Barack Obama Officially Kicks Off His 2012 Re-Election Campaign
US President Barack Obama officially kicked off his 2012 re-election campaign earlier today via his web site.
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CEO Compensation Soared in 2010
According to the USA Today, median CEO compensation jumped tremendously at America's largest publicly traded companies last year.
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Walmart CEO: "Serious" Inflation Coming to United States
The CEO of Walmart has warned that serious inflation is coming to the United States, and fast. There is not good news for an already struggling US consumer.
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Is Your Food Shrinking?
According to the NY Times, many food companies are including less food in order to pass on the cost of higher food prices to consumers.
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Which Ten Industries are in the Greatest State of Decline in the United States?
Which industries have been the hardest hit over the past ten years? Some of the industries might surprise you.
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April: Historically a Very Good Month for the Markets
April has historically been a very strong month for the major three indexes in the United States - the NASDAQ, DJIA and S+P 500 are all up big in April historically.
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Whom Might President Obama Square Off Against in 2012?
Which potential Republican candidate do Republican voters most like to see run for president in 2012?
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What are Intragovernmental Holdings?
What are intragovernmental holdings? This article takes a look at what intragovernmental holdings and which agencies own the most.
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Which 16 Metropolitan Areas Had Unemployment Rates of Over 15% in January?
Which 16 metropolitan areas in the United States posted unemployment rates of over 15% in January of 2011.
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42% of Millionaires Don't Feel Wealthy
According to a recent survey conducted by Fidelity Investments, a full 42% of millionaires surveyed claim that they don't feel wealthy.
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February PPI: Food Prices Increased By Largest Amount Since November 1974
According to February's PPI number, food and energy prices increased dramatically during the month. Food prices posted their largest increase since November of 1974.
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January US Foreign Debt Holders Update: China Down, Japan Higher
January US Foreign Debt Holders update - China slightly pared back their holdings in January, while Japan added roughly half a percent to their holdings.
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Economists: National Unemployment Rate Projected To Be 7.7% by 2012 Election
Economists predict that the national unemployment rate will be 7.7% by the time that the next election rolls around - will this help or hurt Obama?
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The World Now Has 1,210 Billionaires
According to Forbes Magazine, the world now has a total of 1,210 billionaires, with countries such as China and Russia adding significantly to the number.
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So You Think That Gas Is Expensive In The United States?
Gas may seem to be getting very expensive in the United States, but it's downright sky-high in other countries throughout the world.
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Intrade.com - President Obama's Re-Election Chances Strengthening
According to Intrade.com, President Obama and the Democrats currently have a 62.5 percent chance of holding the White House in 2012.
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February 2011 Job Numbers: National Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Level Since April 2009
February 2011 Job Numbers - the national unemployment rate ticked down to its lowest level in nearly two years in February.
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Food Prices Hit Another Record High in February
According to the United Nations, global food prices hit a record high for the second month in a row in February.
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Surprise! China Actually Owns $1.16 Trillion of US Debt
Accordingly to newly released data from the US Treasury Department, China actually owns more than 1.1 trillion in US debt.
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Handicapping The Fate of Certain North African/Middle East Leaders
Which North African/Middle East leader will be the next to topple? Intrade.com may give us some insights..
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$2.84 Million Was Donated To The US Government In 2010 To Help Reduce The Public Debt Load
The US government accepted nearly three million in donations to help pay off the US national debt during the 2010 fiscal year.
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WSJ: Many Boomers Just Don't Have Enough Money To Retire
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal has pointed out that many baby boomers simply don't have the necessary funds to retire - what will they do?
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The DJIA Is Close To Doubling From Its March 2009 Low
The DJIA is getting very close to doubling its March, 2009 lows, while the NASDAQ and S+P 500 have already accomplished this task.
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China Has Added Over $800 Billion To Their US Debt Holdings Since December of 2000
China has purchased a staggering amount of US debt over the past 10 years, as evidenced by the numbers in this article.
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The Largest Foreign Holders of US Debt In December Were..
China continued to top the list of largest foreign holders of US debt in December, with Japan and UK following in the second and third spots.
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China Is Now Officially The World's Second-Largest Economy
According to the Wall Street Journal, China passed Japan to become the world's second-largest economy in 2010.
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The Lowest Unemployment Rates on Record (Federal and State)
What are the lowest federal and state unemployment rates on record? Which states have posted the lowest unemployment rates?
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Forecasters: 2 Million Jobs Added, 2 Million Foreclosures in 2011
Scott Brown of Raymond James and Associates recently stated that he expects 2 million jobs to be added in 2011, while Joseph Stiglitz said that he expects there to be 2 million foreclosures.
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The Longest Winning Streaks In The History of the DJIA, NASDAQ and S+P 500
Which of the NASDAQ, DJIA and S+P 500 currently hold the record for the most number of positive days in a row?
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The Value of a Degree in Today's Job Market
There is currently a yawning chasm in the unemployment rate of those with a college degree and those without a college degree in the United States - no surprise, but the numbers might surprise you.
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The Most Miserable City In The United States Is..
According to Forbes Magazine, Stockton, California was named as the nation's most miserable city, knocking the former number one Cleveland out of the top spot.
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NASDAQ Computer Networks Reportedly Hacked "Repeatedly" Over The Past Year
According to the Wall Street Journal, the NASDAQ's computer network has been repeatedly hacked over the past year.
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The Rising Cost of US Debt
According to the CBO, the United States will be shelling out nearly $800 billion in total net interest outlays by 2021. Shocked yet?
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A Closer Look at President Obama's Three State of the Union Addresses
The media likes parsing President Obama's word usage during his State of the Union addresses, so I thought that I would take it one step further.
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The December State Unemployment Numbers
The December state unemployment numbers were released earlier today, with states such as Nevada and California reported increases in their unemployment rates.
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US Student Loan Debt Clock Will Soon Pass $900 Billion
Student loan debt in the United States is increasing at an alarming pace, as evidenced by the Finaid.org student loan debt clock.
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Inflation-Adjusted Spending Increases By Government Agency, 1962 vs 2010
Which US government agencies have increased their spending the most over the past 49 years? We take a look in this article.
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Why is The UK Buying So Much US Debt?
Why is the United Kingdom buying so much US debt? Is this straightforward, or is there something else going on?
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Who Are The Top 20 Foreign Holders of US Debt?
Which foreign countries currently own the largest amount of US debt? Some of the countries may surprise you.
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The United States Public Debt, 1791 to 2010
How has the United States been able to add so much debt from 1791 through to 2010? We take a look in this article.
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Food Prices Are Soaring
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, global food prices have soared over the past 12 months.
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$14,025,215,218,708.52
The United States just recently passed the 14 trillion mark for the very first time. When will the 100 trillion mark be eclipsed?
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Here Come The Boomers
More than 10,000 baby boomers are hitting the age of 65 each and every day in the country. How will this impact the country going forward?
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Historical Gas Prices in the United States
Historical gas prices in the United States - how have gasoline prices trended over the past 60-70 years? We break it down here.
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WSJ: Online Job Offers On The Rise
According to the Wall Street Journal, online job offers have increased markedly over this time year last in another sign that the economy may finally be improving.
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Americans Flocked To States With No State Income Tax From 2000-2010
States with no state income tax posted large gain in population growth from 2000 to 2010, nearly double that of the entire country. Coincidence?
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United States Posts Slowest Rate of Population Growth Since 1940
The United States posted total population growth of 9.7 percent from 2000 to 2010, which was the lowest such rate of growth posted since 1940.
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Trying to Predict The Results of the 2012 Presidential Election With The Help of Intrade.com
Who is the current favorite to win the presidential election in the United States in 2012? According to Intrade.com, that would be President Obama.
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The November State Unemployment Breakdown
November state unemployment summary - Nevada posted the highest unemployment rate in the country, while North and South Dakota posted the lowest.
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Surprise! IRS Audits Up 11% This Year
The IRS reported that audits of individual tax returns were up approximately 11 percent from last year, in a sign that the government is reaching for new revenues.
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Mark Zuckerberg Named Time Magazine Person of the Year
Mark Zuckerberg was officially named as Time Magazine's Person of the Year earlier today - is the distinction warranted?
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How To Win in Forex Trading
How to Win in Forex Trading - what are the key concepts that must be followed if you want to become a winning forex trader?
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Random Historical DJIA Facts and Figures
A look at some historical Dow Jones Industrial Average facts and figures from October 1st, 1928 through to December 31st, 2009.
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Corporate America Is Swimming In Cash
According to the Wall Street Journal, nonfinancial companies in the United States are currently sitting on nearly two trillion dollars in total cash.
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The Rise of the Top 1%
The top one percent of all income earners in the United States have seen their shares of the total income pie grow considerably over the years - but by how much?
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Non-farm Payroll Job Growth vs Population Growth By President Since 1948
Total historical non-farm payroll job growth vs total population growth in the United States since 1948.
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WikiLeaks: A Major US Bank is Next
The next target of WikiLeaks, according to founder Julian Assange, will be a major US bank. Which one will it be? Only Assange knows.
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Remembering Better Trading Days
There was a time, not all that long ago, when the markets were absolutely fantastic for trading. Here is a recounting of that time.
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The Largest Single Holder of US Debt Is Now..
Thanks to a second round of quantitative easing, the Federal Reserve is now the single largest holder of US debt.
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The Presidential Smackdown: Democrats vs Republicans By The Numbers in the Modern Era
Which political party has presided over the highest number of jobs added, lowest deficits and highest stock market returns in the modern era?
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Entrepreneurship On The Rise In the United States
Thanks to a rapidly increasing unemployment rate, many Americans have chosen to go into business for themselves over the last couple of years.
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Inflation Adjusted Market Returns Since The End of WWII
How have the DJIA, NASDAQ and S and P 500 done after inflation since the end of World War II?
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Where Do Your Federal Tax Dollars Go?
How are your federal tax dollars spent? How is every one dollar in federal tax revenues collected spent in the United States?
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The Party of "Fiscal Restraint" In The United States Is..
Which party is actually the party of fiscal restraint in the United States? Which party has the tightest control of the pursestrings?
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Non-Farm Payroll Job Growth By President, 1948-2010
A breakdown of non-farm payroll job growth by president from 1948 through to 2010.
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Budget Surpluses and the United States
In the long and illustrious history of the United States, the country has posted many more deficits than surpluses. Why? And how does the country get back to a surplus?
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What Percentage of Federal Individual Income Taxes Do Rich People Really Pay?
According to the IRS, the top one percent of all income earners in the United States in 2008 paid over 38 percent of the taxes.
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$142 Million And Nothing to Show For It
Despite spending over 140 million on her campaign, Meg Whitman failed in her attempt to become the newest governor of California.
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Handicapping The Results of Tomorrow's Midterm Elections
How well will the Republican party do on Tuesday? According to Intrade.com, the Republicans are expected to do very, very well.
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How Did The Markets Perform After The 1994 Midterm Elections?
How did the markets perform after the Republican landslide in the 1994 midterm elections? Find out here..
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Q3 GDP Growth "Sluggish" at 2.0%
The United States posted sluggish GDP growth of 2.0 percent in the third quarter, leading many to continue to wonder if we are slipping into a double-dip recession.
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How Have The Markets Historically Performed Over The Final Two Years of a Presidential Term?
The DJIA, Nasdaq and S and P 500 have all performed extremely strong historically speaking during the second half of a presidential term.
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It's the 23rd Anniversary of "Black Monday"
23 years ago today, Black Monday rocked Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling by over 20%.
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Average Annualized Quarterly GDP Growth By Controlling Senate/House/White House Party, 1948-2010
A look at average annualized quarterly GDP growth in the United States from 1948 to 2010, depending on which party controlled the White House, Senate and House of Representatives.
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High Interest Savings Accounts
High Interest Savings Accounts - Where to go to find the highest yield savings accounts in this day and age of ultra-low rates.
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1948-2010 Average Monthly Unemployment Rates By Political Party (President, Senate Control, House Control)
The historical unemployment rates in the United States depending on which political party controlled the White House, Senate and House of Representatives.
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1946-2010 Average Inflation Adjusted Deficits By President, Controlling Senate Party and Controlling House Party
You asked for it, so you got it - which party has been responsible for the highest inflation adjusted deficits since 1946, based on president, Senate and House controlling party.
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August State Unemployment Numbers Released
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the state unemployment rates from August. Unsurprisingly, Nevada lead the way with a rate of 14.4 percent.
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How Will People Invest In The Future?
The Great Recession has likely forced the permanent rewriting of the rules of investing in the United States - how will the landscape look in the years ahead?
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About That "Obama Has Added More To National Debt Than All US Presidents From Washington Through Reagan Combined" Article..
Earlier this week, an article surfaced that claimed that Obama had racked up more in debt than the presidents Washington through Reagan combined. True?
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Institutional Investors Loved Dollar Tree Inc. During the Second Quarter
Many institutional investors piled into Dollar Tree during Q2, helping to propel the stock to an all-time high during the quarter.
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CBO: Q2 Economic Impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
The CBO released a report earlier today on the economic impact of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 during Q2/2010. The big question - was the passage of the act worth it?
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Forex Brokers: What You Need to Know
Forex Brokers - how to choose the right broker for you. How do you know if a broker is reputable? Which broker should you sign up with?
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September - A Historically Bad Month For The Markets
Is September the month that you should fear when it comes to the markets? Absolutely - markets have performed horribly during this month historically.
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Americans Continued To Pay Down Their Credit Credit Balances In June
Americans continued to pay down their credit card balances in June, resulting in a continuing trend of lower revolving credit balances in the country.
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Why Is Deflation a Bad Thing?
What is deflation? Why is deflation considered to be a bad thing? Why is deflation bad for an economy?
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US GDP Growth by President, 1948-2009
Over the past 60+ years, the US economy has grown the fastest under which president? Which president has presided over the lowest amount of growth?
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What is the "New Normal"?
What does the term New Normal mean? What is the definition of the term New Normal? Why is the New Normal important?
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State Unemployment Rates for June
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the state unemployment numbers for June earlier today - Nevada topped the list with a 14.2 percent rate, while North Dakota posted the lowest.
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Forex For Beginners
Forex for Beginners - here's an article that will help you to understand the somewhat complex world of forex trading.
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How to Trade Commodities Online
How to trade commodities online - where to go to trade gold, oil, silver, oil and platinum.
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US Federal Deficits By Year, 1940-2010
Historical inflation-adjusted and per capita deficit numbers from the United States from 1940 through to 2010.
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Online Stock Brokers For Beginners
Thinking about opening up your first online brokerage account? Have some questions? Try out this page for some answers.
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The Incredible Growth of Outstanding Consumer Credit In The United States Over The Past 40 Years
The pace of growth in outstanding consumer credit has been amazing over the past 40 years, especially in terms of outstanding revolving credit.
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June Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.5% - That’s Good, Right?
The June unemployment rate actually fell in the United States in June, despite forecasts of an increase to 9.8%. What happened?
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Which Institutional Holders Are Taking a Beating on BP?
BP common shares continue to crater in price on an almost daily basis, leading many to ask the question - which companies have the most exposure to BP right now?
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Have Republican or Democrat Presidents Been Better For The Markets Over the Past 50 Years?
Over the past 50 years, the major three market indexes have performed much better when a Democrat president is in office, rather than a Republican.
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US Government Spending Increases By President, 1961-2012
Which US presidents have presided over the largest increases in government spending since 1961? Which presidents have presided over the smallest increases in spending?
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Some US Government Spending Statistics From 1960 to 2010
Which political party in the United States increased spending at a faster rate over the past 50 years - the Republicans or the Democrats?
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An Incomplete History of US Government Spending
How fast has US government spending increased over the years? How fast has spending increased as a %? Which presidents increased government spending the most?
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Apple Continues to Close the Gap on Exxon Mobil
Apple has been on a tear in the past 18 months or so, and is only about $50 billion behind Exxon Mobil in terms of total market capitalization.
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China, Japan Continue To Boost Holdings of US Debt
According to the US Treasury department, China and Japan continued to increase their holdings of US treasury debt in April. Total foreign ownership of US debt was nearly $4 trillion in April.
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US Military Spending Over the Years
The growth of US military spending from 1962 until 2010, as well as government issued projections for 2011 through to 2015.
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Want To Have Lunch With Warren Buffett? It'll Cost You
An anonymous bidder shelled out over 2.6 million dollars to have a sit-down lunch with Warren Buffett in New York City. This was a record for the 11 years that the auction has been taking place.
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The Top Five Biggest Winning and Losing Weeks in the History of the DJIA, NASDAQ and SP 500
What have been the biggest one-week gains and losses for the DJIA, NASDAQ and S&P 500 in their histories?
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The Ten Worst Months in the History of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
What was the worst month in the history of the Dow Jones Industrial Average? How does May 2010 compare? Find out in this article.
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A Look at The First Quarter Buys and Sells of Goldman Sachs
A look at some of the biggest buys and sells from Goldman Sachs Group Inc in the first quarter of 2010.
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The Ten Best And Worst Years for the GDP of the United States Since 1930
The United States has had a number of ups and downs in terms of GDP growth since 1930 - find out everything that you wanted to know about GDP growth in the US here.
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Did General Motors Really Repay $6.7 Billion In Government Loans?
Did General Motors really repay $6.7 billion in loans to the taxpayer? Technically yes, but they also misled as to where the funds came from..
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Warren Buffett: Economy Showing "Big" Signs of Improvement
In a recent interview with the Fox Business Network, Warren Buffett revealed that he is seeing signs of economic strength at Berkshire Hathaway's many subsidiaries.
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Itching To Help Pay Down the National Debt? You're Not Alone
Feeling like contributing some of your hard-earned money towards helping to pay down the national debt? You're not alone, as over $3 million was donated in the last fiscal year.
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Ten Years Since the "Dot-Com Bubble" Popped
The NASDAQ peaked at over 5,000 points just ten years ago - the dot-com bubble popped a short time after that. Did people learn anything from the popping of the dot-com bubble?
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Five Stocks That Are Widely Held by Hedge Funds That You May Never Have Heard Of
Here are five stocks that you may never have heard of that are very popular within the hedge fund community.
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The World's Safest and Riskiest Sovereign Debt Offerings Are..
According to a recent CMAVision report, Norway holds the distinction of being the world's safest sovereign debt investment, while Venezuela is the world's riskiest offering.
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Google Is Getting Into the Bond Trading Business
Google is looking to hire foreign bond traders to help make use of its nearly $25 billion in total cash reserves. Is should be interesting to see what Google can accomplish considering the amount of brain power that it possesses..
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Intrade.com - 81% Chance of Health Care Reform Being Signed Into Law by June 30th
Intrade.com speculators are bullish on President Obama's health care package being signed into law by June 30th, 2010.
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One Year Ago Today..
The DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P 500 have all traded up significantly over the past year. Is this rally sustainable, or are the wheels about to come off of the markets?
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Hedge Funds Are Zeroing In On Citigroup
A number of the biggest and best hedge funds in the world have recently opened up very large positions in Citigroup, clearly banking on a major rebound in its share value.
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Bernard Madoff And The Power of "Influence"
Bernard Madoff used multiple compliance techniques to swindle billions upon billions of dollars from the investing public, proving that he was a masterful psychological manipulator.
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Which Political Party Has Posted The Highest Average Budget Deficits in the Post-WWII Era?
Which political party has posted the largest average budget deficits from 1946 until 2009, the Democrats or the Republicans?
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Are There Higher Unemployment Rates When Republicans or Democrats Are In Office?
Has there been historically higher unemployment rates when Republicans or Democrats have been in office? Find out the answer to that question in this article..
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Growth of the United States National Debt vs Rate of Inflation Since 1970
How much has the national debt load of the United States grown over the past 40 years? How much more might it grow over the next 40?
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Japan Is Once Again The Top Foreign Holder of US Treasury Debt
Japan has passed China to become the world's largest foreign holder of US treasuries, thanks to China dumping over 30 billion of US treasuries in December.
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Germany vs Switzerland In Fight Over Identities of Potential Tax Evaders
Germany and Switzerland are currently engaged in an interesting spat over the identities of potential German income tax evaders.
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What Do California, Aruba, Hungary, Russia, Thailand, Tunisia, Lithuania and Mexico All Have in Common?
Question - what does California have in common with countries such as Mexico, Tunisia and Lithuania? Answer - they all have credit ratings of BBB, courtesy of Fitch Ratings.
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January Unemployment Rate Dips to 9.7%
The national unemployment rate in January ticked higher to 9.7 percent, which is the lowest rate seen since August of 2009.
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US Government's Annual Net Interest Spending Projected to Top $700 Billion Dollars by 2020
The total annual net interest spend of the United States is expected to skyrocket to over 700 billion dollars by 2020, according to the CBO.
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2.4 Million Job Openings In The United States
The Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States estimates that there are as many as 2.4 million job openings as of late November. Where are all of these jobs?
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Fed Economist Karen Pence: Buying a Home Is a Terrible Investment
According to the Wall Street Journal, Fed economist Karen Pence believes that owning a home is a poor investment choice.
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The Historically Strongest (and Weakest) Days of the Year For the Markets
Which days of the year are typically the strongest for the DJIA/NASDAQ and S&P 500? Which days are the worst?
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State Population Growth Trends Since 2000
Of the 50 states in the union, Nevada led the way from 2000-2009 with total population growth of nearly 31%, surprising, especially given their struggles over the past few years.
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The Historical Performance of the Stock Market in January
The major North American market indexes usually perform very well in January. How well? Find out here.
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Median Household Income in the United States: Then and Now
Household median income is up about 17% in the United States since 1975. How has household median income fluctuated over the past 35 years?
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State Unemployment Numbers for November 2009
A total of 36 states saw their unemployment rates drop in November, while 8 states saw their rates increase. A total of 6 states saw no changes at all.
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Where To Buy a Kindle?
Where to buy a Kindle? We get asked that question all of the time - this article contains all of your answers. Buying a Kindle is much easier than you think, no matter where you live.
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Times Are Good For Many Employees of the Federal Government
According to USA Today, salaries for many government employees have sharply increased over the past couple of years, despite the fact that a crippling recession sent the unemployment rate over 10%.
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China: The New King of Cars
China is expected to pass the United States for the first time ever in 2009 when it comes to total new car and truck purchases. Is this a lasting trend or a freak occurrence?
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State Unemployment Numbers: April 1983 vs October 2009
The last time that the United States saw an unemployment rate of 10.2% was October of 1983. How do the state unemployment rates compare now to April of 1983?
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Everyone Wants to Own Gold Right Now
From India to Sri Lanka to China to individual investors - everyone wants to own gold right now. How high will the precious metal go before it finally stops rising?
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How to Buy an Amazon Kindle in Canada
What is the best way to go about purchasing an Amazon Kindle if I live in Canada? What is the quickest way to receive my Kindle?
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"Black Friday" - Boom or Bust?
Will the American consumer be able to ignore all of the bad economic news and pull our their wallets and purses this holiday season?
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Wall Street Journal Subscription Discount
Did you know that the Wall Street Journal offers a discount of up to 80% when you sign up for a subscription? Click here to find out how to take advantage of this offer.
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Goldman Sachs Cancels Its Christmas Party For the Second Straight Year
Goldman Sachs has reportedly canceled their Christmas party for the second straight year, and will also be banning employees from throwing holiday parties of their own.
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Gold Still Well Off Of Its Inflation-Adjusted All-Time High
The price of gold has been making headlines as of late, but it's important to note that we are still far from hitting the all-time inflation-adjusted highs for the price of gold.
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9 Things About the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights You Need to Know
Nine things that the average American consumer should know about the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights. Everything that you ever wanted to know about this bill.
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Platinum Card Application Form
Click here to apply for a platinum card, which offers its holders a wide variety of different value-added perks and bonuses.
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Gold Card Application Form
Looking for a quick and easy way to apply for a gold card? Looking for a simply gold card application form? Look no further than this article.
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Gold Continues to March Higher
Gold continues its aggressive climb, and is currently approaching $1,100 per ounce, buoyed by bullish sentiment and recent large purchases by India.
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Optionshouse Promotion Code - Qualifying For Your Free 100 Trades
Optionshouse, a leading online stock and options brokerage, is currently offering all of their new customers the opportunity to receive 100 commission-free trades.
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Retailers Bracing For An Abysmal 2009 Holiday Shopping Season
Sears has likely started a chain reaction by announcing that they will be starting some of their Black Friday promotions almost a month early this year.
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Have Great Credit and Pay on Time Every Month? Credit Card Companies Want You To Pay More
Do you have strong credit and a strong repayment history? Well, credit card companies may soon be asking you to pay an annual fee of between $29-$99.
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How to Become a Great Forex Trader
Want to learn how to become a great forex trader? Hint - it takes a lot of work and determination.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin: Hank Paulson Met Secretly With Goldman Sachs in Moscow
Andrew Ross Sorkin's recently published book details a secret meeting that took place between Hank Paulson and Goldman Sachs in Moscow in 2008.
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Colorado's Minimum Wage Set To Drop Due to Deflation
The minimum wage in Colorado is set to drop a few pennies in 2010 due to deflation. Is this the beginning of a trend that will affect the minimum wage in a number of different states?
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Online Advertising Pushes Past Television in the UK for the First Time
Online advertising has topped television advertising in the United Kingdom for the first time ever - is this a sign of things to come for the United States as well?
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When Was the Last Time That The United States Experienced Double Digit Inflation?
When was the last time that the American economy had to deal with double digit inflation, and how did they get themselves out of it?
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Which State's Residents Earn the Most Money?
The residents of Maryland posted the highest median income in 2008, thanks to a booming government that is hiring people hand over fist and raising wages at the same time.
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FDIC To Banks: Hey, Could We Borrow Some Money?
The NY Times is reporting that the FDIC may take the unusual step of borrowing money from healthy banks to restore their deposit insurance fund.
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Who Does The United States Owe Nearly $12 Trillion Dollars To?
Who does the US government owe nearly $12 trillion dollars to? Where will the government look to borrow money over the next 10 years?
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Europe Now The World's Richest Continent
Due to the precipitous decline in the global equity markets, Europe has now surpassed North America as the world's richest continent, according to a recent Forbes.com article.
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Who Offers Automated Forex Trading?
Looking for a forex broker that will give you the opportunity to employ automated forex trading strategies?
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The Norwegian Tax System
Norway is the envy of almost the entire world when it comes to their medical system and social security. The question is - what kind of taxes do they pay?
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Past Recessions and Recoveries in the Unemployment Rate
How long will it take the job market in the United States to fully recover? Based on past history, it could take quite a while.
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Refi Rates - How to Find The Most Competitive Quotes
Look for a free refi quote? Want to save time when it comes to getting your refi rates? Davemanuel.com is here to help.
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How Does the Average American Household Spend Their Paychecks?
The average American household spent nearly $50,000 in 2007 - the question is, where was that money spent? Where did it all go?
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The World's Safest Bank Is..
What are the world's safest banks? Well, according to a recently released report, many of the world's safest banks are found in Europe.
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How to Refinance a Mortgage
How do I refinance my mortgage? What is the best, easiest and cheapest way to go about refinancing my mortgage?
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The Five States With the Highest Unemployment Rates Are..
16 states posted an unemployment rate of over 10% in July of 2009, representing a dramatic increase from the year before. Declines in the manufacturing, automotive and construction industries contributed to these increases.
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The Three Most Prestigious Credit Cards In the World
What are the most prestigious credit cards in the world? How about the American Express Centurion card, or the Visa Black Card?
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Mortgage Refinancing Advice: Three Free Tips That Will Help You Out
On the prowl for some free mortgage refinancing tips and advice? Looking to make the mortgage refinancing process as painless as possible? Then this article is for you.
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In Which Months Does the Stock Market Typically Perform the Best?
The DJIA, Nasdaq and S&P 500 generally tend to perform the best in December, January and April, although November is also a strong month as well.
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The Worst Month Historically For the Stock Market? It's Not October
Think that the markets historically perform the worst in October? Think again - the answer is actually September.
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Investors Tuning Out CNBC As Recession Lingers
With the recession and global economic meltdown likely coming to an end, many investors are choosing to tune out from CNBC.
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US Banks Likely To Collect Nearly $40 Billion Dollars in Overdraft Fees This Year
US banks are poised to collect nearly $40 billion dollars in fees from overdrafts this year, making a near doubling since the year 2000.
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The Top 10 Largest Inflation-Adjusted Deficits in US History
The deficit that the United States is going to post in 2009 will be huge - everybody knows that. But how big will it be compared to other historically large deficits?
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How to Qualify for a FHA Loan
Curious as to how you can qualify for a FHA loan? Curious as to who can qualify for a FHA loan? Look no further than this article..
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Will "Baby Boomers" Re-Enter The Stock Market?
Many baby boomers saw their hopes for a comfortable retirement go up in smoke over the past couple of years. Will they return to the equity markets or stay in cash?
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How To Protect Your Credit Record Against Identity Thieves
How does a person go about protecting their credit history from would-be identity thieves? The answer is contained within this article.
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Wall Street Is Booming Once Again
Three of Wall Street's biggest firms are dishing out tens of billions of dollars in compensation over just the first half of 2009. When is enough enough?
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Surprise! New Report Claims That Many Banks Misused TARP Funds
A new report is apparently being made available to the public next week that will call into question how many different banks are currently using TARP funds.
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Which Countries Have the Highest Unemployment Rates?
Which countries have the highest unemployment rates? If you guessed Zimbabwe, then you would be right - they currently have an unemployment rate of rate of approximately 90%.
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Which Countries Have the Lowest Unemployment Rates?
Andorra and Monaco top the list of the countries in the world with the lowest unemployment rates. Thailand and Qatar are also included on the list as well.
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When Was The Last Time That the United States Had Zero Federal Debt?
When was the last time that the United States enjoyed debt-free status? I'll give you a hint - it's been over a hundred years..
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Where To Refinance Your Mortgage in California
Are you currently living in California and looking to refinance your mortgage? If so, then look no further than Davemanuel.com.
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Looking for the Best Refi Rates Online?
Looking for the best (and lowest) refi rates online? Look no further than LendingTree.com.
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Free Home Equity Loan Quotes
Did you know that there is a site that can offer you competing home equity loan quotes from major lenders for absolutely no charge?
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Which Major US Cities Have The Lowest Unemployment Rates?
San Antonio and Oklahoma City posted the two lowest jobless rates of any of the major cities in May of 2009.
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Free Refinancing Quotes - How to Save Yourself Time and Money
It doesn't take time and money to get free mortgage refinancing quotes - all it takes is LendingTree.com and five minutes of your time.
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When Was The Last Time That the U.S. Unemployment Rate Hit 10%?
When was the last time that the U.S. unemployment rate exceeded the 10% mark, and what was behind this surge?
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The Least Indebted Countries on the Planet Are..
Macau, Palau, Liechtenstein and Brunei can all count themselves very lucky, as they are all currently debt-free according to the CIA.
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Americans Are Keeping Their Wallets and Purses Closed
Americans have closed their wallets and purses over the past couple of years, which has resulted in a greatly increased savings rate. Can this actually be a bad thing?
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Questrade Promotional Code - Qualifying for Your Free Commissions
Looking to qualify for your free trades at Questrade? Then don't forget to enter your promotional code of MANUEL when signing up for your account.
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Where Will the Growth Come From?
So you think that the US economy will recover strongly? How? What will be the engine for growth going forward?
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Should Apple Have Disclosed That Steve Jobs Received a Liver Transplant?
Some investors are spitting mad after it was revealed that Apple CEO Steve Jobs was the recent recipient of a liver transplant.
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Finding The Best Mortgage Rates and Deals
Where should a person go to obtain the most competitive and lowest mortgage rates? Look no further than this article for the details..
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The G-7: $30 Trillion In Debt and Climbing
The United States, UK and other G-7 nations all have one thing in common - they all have a staggering amount of total national debt.
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Where Do You Find the Lowest Refinancing Rates?
Where does a person go to find the absolute lowest mortgage refinancing rates online? The answer is contained in this article.
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The Great "Mancession"
The Great Recession has resulted in an alarming number of males being laid off, due to the decimation of the construction and manufacturing industries.
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CIA Looking To Hire Financial Analysts
The CIA, in an effort to help gain intelligence on the economies of China and those in the Middle East, recently announced that they are looking to hire former Wall Street analysts for positions at the agency.
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Music Labels Win $1.92 Million Dollar Verdict Against Minnesota Woman
The music industry won a startling $1.9 million dollar judgment against a Minnesota woman, which has sparked a major amount of outage across the United States.
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Refinancing Your Home: Everything You Need to Know
How to Refinance Your Home - the necessary steps that you need to take in order to make the process as smooth as possible.
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Rasmussen Consumer Index - Only 26% of Americans Say That Economy is Getting Better
According to a recently released survey, only 26% of Americans feel as though the economy is getting better.
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Is John Paulson the Next Warren Buffett?
Nobody has the ears of more investors than Warren Buffett. However, there may be a new challenger in town - John Paulson.
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What Was The Largest Bankruptcy In History?
Which company holds the dubious distinction of filing for the largest bankruptcy in history? The answer may surprise you.
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How to Get the Lowest Mortgage Refinancing Rates
Where should a person go to get the lowest possible mortgage refinancing rates? Who has the cheapest rates available?
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It Pays to Stay in School
The Bureau of Labor Statistics have released information that should be surprising to no one - those with degrees earn considerably more than those who don't have a degree.
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How to Obtain a Home Equity Loan in Texas
Texas has felt the pinch of the recession, but that doesn't mean that companies aren't still offering home equity loans to potential customers.
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Federal Reserve Intends To Hire Former Enron Lobbyist
Linda Robertson, formerly an Enron lobbyist in Washington, is expected to be hired by the Federal Reserve sometime over the next month.
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The Best Refinancing Deals: How to Find the Lowest Rates
Where should a person go to get the strongest refinancing deals? Are there any reputable companies out there that can be trusted to provide the lowest rates?
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Five Companies That Are Thriving in the "Great Recession"
McDonald's, Amazon and Wal-Mart are just three of the companies that are doing exceptionally well during the Great Recession.
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The Best Reward Credit Cards
In this economy, consumers are looking for all of the breaks that they can get, which is why credit cards that offer rewards packages are so important.
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Lessons Learned From General Motors
What lessons can we learn from the collapse of General Motors? How can these lessons help us to fine-tune our long-term investing strategy?
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Is a National Sales Tax Coming to the United States?
Could a *gasp* national sales tax actually be coming to the United States? There are actually some pretty well-placed people who are considering such a tax.
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Reviewing Our Portfolio
In this article we will be reviewing our long-term buys, including Google, Apple and XLF.
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Credit Card Holders (Yes, ALL of You) - Get Ready to Pay
Are the days of no annual fees and interest rate grace periods over? They just might be, according to the banking industry in the United States.
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State Tax Revenues Plummeting
A new report has illustrated just how badly state tax revenues are slumping compared to a year ago, and has many people asking - will this lead to increased taxes?
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Mortgage Refinancing in the United States - Finding the Best Deals
With interest rates at historical lows, many people are taking the opportunity to refinance their mortgage to take advantage of a favorable lending environment. Find out how you can do the same.
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Will the Fed Re-Inflate the American Consumer?
Will the Fed be able to re-inflate the US consumer, who was largely responsible for the upswing in the global economy prior to the current economic meltdown?
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Stock Brokers Are Leaving the Industry in Droves
The number of licensed stock brokers working in the industry is expected to shrink by 36,000 in 2009, the largest number by far on record. Will this continue in the coming years?
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The Great Recession
The media has latched on to the term Great Recession and is using it to describe the current economic downturn that we are currently living through.
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What is the Difference Between a Secured and Unsecured Credit Card?
In this day and age, many people are opting to build their credit rating with a secured credit card. What is a secured credit card, and why can it be a viable option for many people?
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How To Cut Your Credit Card Debt
With the economic situation worsening in the United States, many families are finding themselves buried in credit card debt. How can families begin to dig themselves out?
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You Think That The United States Has a Heavy Debt Load?
So you think that the United States owes a staggering amount of money? They do, but have a peek at these countries and their staggering Debt to GDP ratios.
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Where Does The Economy Go From Here? Four Possible Scenarios
Is the global economy on the verge of recovering? Where does the economy go from here? This article covers four possible scenarios going forward.
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Who Are The Largest Foreign Holders of US Debt?
China, Japan and Brazil are currently three of the top 10 largest holders of US public debt. Which other countries made the top ten list? Exactly how much debt do China and Japan hold?
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The Best Balance Transfer Cards
Which credit card companies are currently offering 0% balance transfer offers? What is the catch with these offers? What specific cards should I think about applying for?
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CNBC Starting To Take A Harder Line on Guests?
Is CNBC attempting to re-invent itself as a hard-hitting news network? This would certainly seem to be the case as two CNBC hosts went after Rep. Rangel regarding questions of possible tax evasion in his past.
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The Guide To Instant Credit Card Approvals
There are a number of credit card companies that currently offer instant (within 60 seconds) approvals online. Which cards offer instant approvals? What is the trick to getting approved so quickly?
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Repeal The Pattern Daytrader Rule
Should the Pattern Daytrader Rule that was insitituted in 2001 by the NASD and NYSE to protect investors be repealed? Is it really helping to protect investors?
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Is the Nasdaq THAT Hard Up For Money?
Nasdaq.com, a website run by one of the largest stock exchanges in the world, is absolutely riddled with questionable advertisements. Is the Nasdaq exchange that hard up for money?
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The Top Ten Worst Moments of Jim Cramer's Career
Jim Cramer has been a lightning rod of controversy for years now. I have compiled a list of some of the biggest news stories involving Jim Cramer from the past ten years.
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95% of Banks Didn't Pay FDIC Premiums Between 1996 and 2006
Banks have been complaining about the proposed increases in FDIC premiums over the past few weeks, but did you know that most banks weren't paying their FDIC premiums between 1996 and 2006?
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Jon Stewart vs Jim Cramer
Jim Cramer and Jon Stewart has recently gotten into a war of words through the media, with Stewart blasting Cramer's Bear Stearns comments and Cramer defending himself.
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Vancouver Home Insurance Quotes - Finding the Best Rates
Securing a homeowner's insurance policy in Vancouver isn't nearly as complicated as some people make it out to be. Here are some tips that will help you to streamline the process and make it as headache-free as possible.
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Watch Your Credit Card Interest Rates
Many credit card companies are increasing interest rates on even their best customers, citing a poor economy and higher rate of defaults as the reasons. Have your rates increased recently?
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Vancouver Insurance Brokers: Where Should You Go?
There are literally hundreds of insurance brokers in the province of British Columbia - how do you find the best broker? What should you look for in an insurance broker?
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Canada: "The World's Best Financial System"
World economic organizations and global leaders have been unanimous in their praise of the Canadian banking system, which has held up remarkably well during this global downturn. What are the reasons behind Canada's stable banking system?
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Capital Assistance Program (CAP) Details Unveiled By Treasury Department
The Treasury Department announced details of their new Capital Assistance Program (CAP) on Wednesday. Banks will be subjected to stress tests and given six months to raise private capital under the plan. Failing this, they would be forced to accept money
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Three Companies That Are Actually Trading At 52 Week Highs
Believe it or not, there are actually companies out there (multi-billion dollar companies) that are doing well and prospering in this current economic climate. Who are they? And what are they doing right?
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Berkshire Hathaway Down 47.6% In The Past Five Months
Berkshire Hathaway, which looked like it might be able to get through the recession with minimal damage, has plummeted nearly 50% in the past five months.
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The Newspaper Industry Is Under Siege - Can It Recover?
The newspaper industry has been issued a vicious beating over the past few years, as advertising revenues have declined as well as daily readers. Can the industry possibly recover?
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Prepaid Credit Cards - What Are The Advantages, And Where Can I Apply?
What are the benefits of prepaid credit cards? Who is eligible for a card? How does a person go about applying for a prepaid credit card, and how long does the application process normally take?
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0% Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers - Do They Exist?
Some credit card companies are offering new customers the option of transferring their current credit card balances and paying 0% interest for up to 12 months - are these offers legit? What's the catch?
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The HSBC Credit Card Application Process
Are you in the market for a new credit card? HSBC, one of the biggest banking companies in the world, is currently offering new customers a wide array of credit card products. Find out how to apply here.
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The American Express Centurion Card (AKA The Amex Black Card)
Nothing screams wealth and money more than an American Express black card. How does a person qualify for an American Express black card? Is it just reserved for the rich and famous, or can anyone apply for the card?
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The Visa Black Card
Visa recently entered the luxury credit card market by releasing their own Black Card. The fee? Just $495 a year - a drop in the bucket compared to the $2500 that the American Express Centurion charges.
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How To Actually Make Money From A Blog
How can a person make money from a blog? Are all of these expensive teaching packages worth it, or is there a cheaper alternative?
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US Tax Evaders In a Bind Due To UBS Decision
Many US tax evaders are not sleeping easy tonight after UBS has agreed to close 19,000 accounts that belong to its rich US clients. This will leave many of these account holders with a very tough decision.
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It's OK To Fire Your Stock Broker
Are you unhappy with the performance of your portfolio over the past year or two? If you aren't happy with your performance, then maybe it's time to fire your stock broker.
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Tunisia Was The Best Performing Stock Market in 2008
Major market indexes took a predictable hit in 2008. Tunisia was the best performing stock market of 2008, turning in a gain of 10% - every other index in the world was red in 2008.
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You Don't Need a Stock Guru
Are stock gurus necessary in order to succeed in the stock market? What tools does a person need to become successful on their own?
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Holiday Retail Sales Numbers Are Horribly, Unbelievably Bad
Holiday retail sales will be extremely weak this year due to the poor economy and horrible weather, according to a report from SpendingPulse.
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Why Would Someone Buy a T-Bill With a Zero Percent Yield?
The United Government sold $30 billion dollars worth of T-bills earlier this week at an annualized yield of 0.00%. Why would an investor buy something that was guaranteed to have no return?
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The Recession Explained: What Is a Recession?
What is a recession? What is the actual definition of a recession? Are we currently in a recession right now?
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What is a TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account) and What Are the Benefits?
On January 1st, 2009, the TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) will be made available to all Canadians over the age of 18. The TFSA will allow for capital and investment income gains to grow tax-free.
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What Is the Definition of a Short Squeeze?
What is a short squeeze? What conditions are optimal for a short squeeze? What exactly happened with Volkswagen's shares recently?
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Looking For a Safe Place to Park Your Money? Try a 24 Month Online CD at WaMu at 4.00% APY
Washington Mutual, which recently had its assets purchased by JP Morgan, is offering customers a 4.0% APY 24 Month Certificate of Deposit
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What Now for the Financial Markets?
After a very up-and-down week for the stock markets, investors are nervously looking forward to next week. Will the markets continue to tank or begin to rebound?
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United States National Debt Tops Ten Trillion Dollars for the First Time
Every man, woman and child in the United States currently owes over $30,000 for their share of the US National Debt.
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Home Equity Withdrawals Drop to $24 Billion From $700 Billion Dollars in 2005
Many Americans tapped the equity in their homes from 2001-2006 as the real estate market surged, and are now paying the price.
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Proposed Federal Bailout Numbers: Nearly $2 Trillion Dollars and Counting
The Great Bailout of 2008 May End Up Costing the Taxpayer Over Two Trillion Dollars
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Entreprise Value - What is It?
A number that you may have come across during your investment research is "Enterprise Value". "Enter...
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Nasdaq Delistings Way Up in 2008
The major stock exchanges (such as the Nasdaq and NYSE) are encountering weakness from all sides in ...
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Hedge Fund Fees: A Primer
Most hedge funds usually have the same type of fee structure. First you have the "management fee", a...
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14% of Americans Believe That the Country is Moving in the Right Direction
According to a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, only 14% of Americans survey...
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A Brutal Cardio Routine For You
If you really want to torture yourself at the gym one day, try out this cardio routine. If you can c...
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How The Internet Bubble Was Similar to the Housing Bubble
There are actually quite a few similarities between the Internet bubble (last hal...
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Knowing the Difference Between a 10-K, 10-Q and an 8-K
If you want to become a serious investor, then you need to start reading SEC fili...
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Bottom in the California Real Estate Market?
To say that the real estate market in many parts of California has taken a beatin...
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Don't Get Married to a Stock
The most valuable piece of advice that I ever received when it came to trading wa...
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A Bottom in the Housing Market? 10 Signs That Will Help You Identify a Bottom
Trying to time the bottom in the housing market can be risky business. You may be...
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Some Older Google Penalties Expiring?
I've noticed this weekend that a number of our LONG penalized sites have suddenly...
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The Ten Worst (Projected) Real Estate Markets in the United States
There is no such thing as a general "real estate market" - rather, there are hund...
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What is the "Problem Bank List", and Is My Bank On It?
The FDIC (or The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) reported that 90 banks, o...
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Short-Selling is Not the Problem
Short-selling has been in the news quite a bit over the past week. Just now, as I am viewing my Goog...
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Blog About Topics That You Are Passionate and Knowledgeable About
One of the biggest mistakes that I see people make is that they choose blogging topics based on how ...
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What Exactly is a "Bear Market"?
If you have been watching the news over the past few weeks, then you have likely heard that the stoc...
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The Logistics Behind an Email "Pump and Dump"
If you have an email address, then there is a good chance that you've received at least one email re...
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Adsense Arbitrage - What is It, and Why Doesn't Google Like It?
First off, what is "arbitrage"?
According to Wikipedia, arbitrage is "the practice of tak...
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Google Cracking Down on Non-Compliant Adsense Sites?
Jennifer Slegg at Jensense.com commented in a June 24th post ...
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Seven Habits of Highly Successful Bloggers
The world of "blogging" has always been fascinating to me.
People tucked away in all cor...
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ScribeFire is Awesome
Normally we don't do product reviews or product endorsements on this blog, but what the hell, this p...
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Tips For Hiring Translators Online
Hiring translators online can be a much more complex (and dangerous) task then you might think. Ther...
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What is a "PEG Ratio"?
If you have been using a site such as Yahoo! Finance or Google Finance to check up on your favorite ...
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What is a "Dutch Auction" IPO?
If you are involved in the stock market (and most importantly, initial public offerings), then you m...
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Traffic Before Monetization, Not the Other Way Around
I see this happen all the time in the "blogosphere". People launch their own "Make...
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Arjun Murti - The Man Behind the "Super Spike"
Arjun N. Murti has made a number of headlines over the past few years after making a couple of bold ...
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Champion Air Goes Out of Business Just In Time for the NBA Finals
Big deal right? Yet another airline goes under.
If you are a sport...
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How Long Will It Take the Real Estate Market in the United States to Recover? Some Perspective from the Past 30 Years
Over the past thirty years, the overall real estate market in the United States has fluctuated wildl...
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Did A Stock That You Own Get Halted? What Happens Now?
There is nothing scarier than waking up in the morning and hearing that a major stock in your portfo...
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Vallejo (A City) Is Planning on Filing for Bankruptcy
Vallejo is not a person. Vallejo is not a publicly traded company. Vallejo is a city located in the ...
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National Association of Realtors: "Home Sales Should Start Improving by the Summer"
The National Association of Realtors put out a press release today titled "Soft Existing-Home Sales ...
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Six Things that Most Wealthy People Understand That you Should Too
Some people think that the only way to become "wealthy" is to inherit millions of dollars from your ...
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Five Signs That We May Be Near a Bottom in the US Housing Market
You may watch television or read your newspaper on a daily basis and come to the conclusion that the...
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So You Want to be a Contrarian Investor?
You've probably heard it many times before.
"The real money is made...
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Be Wary Of Companies Who Launch Anti Short-Selling Campaigns
From time to time you will find companies who will issue press releases, imploring their shareholder...
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Steps That You Can Take To Avoid a Foreclosure on Your Home
Foreclosures are a growing problem in the United States and other parts of the world.
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What is a "Margin Call"?
First off to receive a margin call, you must have a margin account.
A margin account,...
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What is a "Bear Raid"?
If you have been watching the financial news as of late (which is likely considering the recent fall...
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The Greater Fool Theory
The "Greater Fool Theory" can be applied to any form of investing, whether it be investing in the re...
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United States No Longer the Biggest Economy in the World
So after a week that saw the Fed rush to inject cash into the system, several high profile hedge fun...
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Why Doesn't Berkshire Hathaway Split Its Stock?
This is quite a common question. With Berkshire Hathaway's "A" stock currently trading at $129,360 (...
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What is a Reverse Stock Split? And Why Is It Usually a Bad Thing For the Stock?
If you are currently holding shares of a company and they have just recently announced plans to inst...
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The Top Seven Reasons Why 90% of Daytraders Fail
First off, I have no idea whether or not the "90% of daytraders don't make it" is even true or valid...
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Why is it So Hard for Me to Get Shares of an IPO?
Let's say that there is a hot Initial Public Offering hitting the market soon. You know that the off...
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JP Morgan Tops List of Biggest US Hedge Fund Managers in 2007
Credit crunch? What credit crunch?
Even though three of the top ten largest hedge fun...
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Calculating EPS (Earnings Per Share) and P/E Ratios (Price to Earnings) and Why They are Important
If you are new to the stock market, you may have come across a couple of unfamiliar terms when you w...
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New Version of Yahoo Buzz to Compete with Digg?
According to Techcrunch, Yahoo will be launching their Yahoo Buzz service sometime on Monday. Techcr...
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Linking Out to Other Sites is Not Only Good Karma - It's Smart Business
I can understand the mindset that some people might have.
"I am never going to link o...
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Getting Started With Your First Web Site - What You'll Need
So you have decided to take the plunge and start your very first web site. You have the basic theme ...
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What Exactly is a "Poison Pill" and How Does it Apply to the Stock Market?
You may have been watching CNBC one day and heard the term "poison pill" being discussed. You have p...
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Tips on How to Create Interesting Content for Your Readers
When it comes to building a website on the cheap, content is king. Quality content is the great equa...
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Don't Ever Sell Your Content If You Can Help It
Let's say that you are a fairly good writer.
You have been writing for years, and a f...
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HotorNot.com Sells for $20 Million to Avid Life Media
The recent sale of Hotornot.com to a Canadian investor group called "Avid Life Media" recently just ...
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When Creating a Personal Blog, a Little Originality Goes a Long Ways
I had finished my work early last night and was surfing around, looking for nothing in particular, w...
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Why Do Companies Announce Stock Splits or Reverse Stock Splits?
Let's cover the topic of regular "stock splits" first.
Why would a company want to sp...
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Cruises.co.uk Sells To Cruise.co.uk In Largest .co.uk Domain Sale Ever
Dnjournal is reporting that Cruise.co.uk, based out of the UK, has purchased Cruises.co.uk in the si...
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What is a Stock's "Float" And Why is it Important?
What exactly does it mean when people refer to a company's "float", and why might the size of a comp...
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What is an IPO (Initial Public Offering) and How Do I Buy Into One?
First off, what exactly is an IPO? An IPO is an "Initial Public Offering" in which a company will se...
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Stock Dividends - How Exactly Do They Work? Ex-Dividend Dates, Dividend Yields and More Explained
Before we get into the explanation of how dividends work, we need to understand exactly what they ar...
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Will a Three Percent Fed Funds Rate Help to Revive the Housing Market in the United States?
With the housing market plummeting and many Americans watching their net worths evaporating before t...
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What is a "Whisper Number" And Why is it Important?
You may have heard this term being used on television or on an online financial news site and wonder...
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Buying Small-Cap Growth Stocks: Your Six Point Checklist
Including some small capitalization, more speculative growth stocks in your portfolio should always ...
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More Stock Market Terms Explained: Limit Orders, Market Orders and Stop Losses
If you are fairly new to trading, then you may be a little uncertain as to what these three terms me...
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Buying Penny Stocks: The "Dos" and "Don'ts" of Penny Stock Speculation
So you are interested in speculating in the world of penny stocks? It's dangerous territory out ther...
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Panicking During A Market Meltdown Probably Means That Your Portfolio Diversification Strategy is Out of Whack
I don't care how old you are. I don't care if you are 20 years old or 55 years old.
I...
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Options Beginners Lesson: Strike Prices, Time Decay and Premiums
If you are new to the world of trading options, then you are likely somewhat confused by some of the...
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"Domain Tasting" and "Domain Kiting" - What Are They Exactly?
"Domain tasting" and "domain kiting". Two practices that are very well-known to most domain name pur...
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2007 Worst Year for US Housing Market Since Great Depression
On Thursday there were a couple of datapoints that were released that spelled out exactly how bad th...
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Front-End Load, Back-End Load, "Level Load" And No-Load - Breaking Down Mutual Fund Fees
If you are planning on buying a mutual fund, your head may be spinning after reading the fund's pros...
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Averaging Down or "Doubling Down" Can Be Financial Suicide If You Don't Have a Plan in Place
If you invest in the stock market, then I am sure that you have faced this situation:
...
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How to Become a Daytrader | Becoming a Daytrader
Before I get into this article, let me dispel a couple of myths associated with daytrading.
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Lower Valuations + Weak American Dollar + Desperation = Foreign Buying Bonanza of American Companies
I remember back to the late 1990's when the US dollar was a pillar of strength. I remember hearing a...
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High Negative Investor Sentiment Usually Signals That the Time to Buy Stocks Is Near
This is one of the ideas that many investors can simply not wrap their heads around, but is a very i...
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Ten of the Top Performing Hedge Funds of 2007
In 2007, news of poorly performing hedge funds seemed to dominate the financial headlines. There was...
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Using Arbitrage To Make Money in the Stock Market is Not As Easy as It Sounds
On the surface, "merger arbitrage" or "risk arbitrage" would seem like easy money. One company has a...
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Is the Credit Card Industry Next to Feel the Pinch?
A few years ago, there were plenty of easy ways to raise money to support your lifestyle, especially...
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Daytrading (Daytrader) Stock Chatrooms - How To Find the Best Rooms and Avoid the Worst
Daytrading chat rooms run the full spectrum from either really, really bad to really insightful and ...
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Where is the Real Estate Market Going in the United States?
There is a rule of thumb that is used in the stock market that can easily be applied to the real est...
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The Worst Trade of My Life
Every trader has a trade that sticks with them for a very long time. A trade that they will always r...
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How To Successfully Stay Up All Night (aka "Pulling An All-Nighter")
I speak on this issue as a certified expert on the matter. I have stayed up all-night more times tha...
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The Effects of a Falling US Dollar on the Economy of the United States
Many people tend to shrug off news reports that talk about the plunging US dollar. "A rising or fall...
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"Detox" - Detoxifying Your Body
Earlier this year, I went through my first official "detoxification."
After years and...
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What Is a "Dead Cat Bounce?"
If you follow the stock market, then you have probably heard the term "Dead Cat Bounce" at one time ...
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UFC / MMA Are a Huge Business and You Need to Get Involved
Mixed Martial Arts fighting, especially the UFC, is a very big but still rapidly expanding business ...
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Naked Short Selling: What Is It Exactly?
Naked short selling is probably one of the most misunderstood concepts in the stock market. You ask ...
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Who Are the Best Investor and Best Trader of all Time?
When it comes to the stock market, there are two people that I admire more than anyone else. Sure, t...
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Why Short-Selling Is Necessary in the Stock Market
Many people slam short-sellers.
"They are wrongly profiting at the expense of hard-wo...
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What is Meant by "Short Interest" and "Short Ratio"?
In the last article we touched a bit on short-selling. Basically, short-selling is when you bet that...
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Bids, Asks and Spreads - A Primer on Stock Trading
I get asked the same questions all the time. What is a bid? What is an ask? Why are there two differ...
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The Top Ten Fastest Ways to Lose Money in the Stock Market
10. Trading options or forex if you don't know what you are doing. Forget the get-r...
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The Top Ten Most Outrageous Stock Market Scams of all Time
Scams occur in the stock market every day. Stock market scandals are woven into the fabric of our cu...
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Digg.com On the Block for $300 Million?
have released their 20...
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Does Privacy Matter to You When You Are Using a Search Engine?
Ask.com is announcing the release of a new product on Tuesday that will be called "AskEraser."
...
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A Low Share Price Doesn't Necessarily Make a Stock "Cheap"
Here is one of the biggest problems that novice (and even some advanced) investors in the stock mark...
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The Five Stages in the Life of a Successful Young Webmaster
Most people that I know who are fairly young and have had at least a moderate amount of success owni...
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Legitimate Reader Interest Is Your Most Valuable Capital When Running a Blog - Don't Squander It
Let's say that you are running a blog, and over the last number of months, you have built up a fairl...
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Don't Be Afraid to Experiment With Affiliate Sales and Direct Ad Sales
Google Adsense is a wonderful tool, but there is more to life than just Adsense and many people find...
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AGLOCO Bites the Dust?
From the looks of it, AGLOCO seems to have gone out of business.
Their web site has b...
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Be a Contrarian, Not a Sheep
One of the biggest tips that I could ever give to anyone that is learning how to trade and/or invest...
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How the Market Tends to Perform After Interest Rate Cuts
Everyone is always curious as to how the stock market tends to perform after there have been sizable...
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Five Tips For Surviving Your First Front-Page Digg
The goal of many webmasters and website owners is to be on the front page of Digg.com.
...
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Countrywide Financial Currently Has Over 14,000 Homes Offered for Sale on their Website
Not to be a harbinger of doom here, but this is a number that clearly illustrates: a) the overall pr...
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Paid The Cost to be the Boss
Most people out there who are involved in affiliate marketing know what I am talking about.
<...
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Kenneth Heebner Cashes In Big on Countrywide, Sears Short Sales
For every person that is losing money in equities such as Countrywide and Sears, there is someone on...
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How to Deal With Shady Affiliate Programs
If you have been in the affiliate marketing business for any period of time, then there is a good ch...
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Almost 64% of Facebook is Female
I came across some Facebook users stats today on Techcrunch that quite surprised me to be honest. As...
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October Search Engine Market Share: Google Continues to Dominate
It's Google's world, and we are all just living in it.
Google continues to dominate t...
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Be Your Own Guru
"Gurus" are a dime a dozen when it comes to making money on the Internet.
Everyone ha...
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Why Is it That Stocks Sometimes Go Up on Bad News?
It's an interesting phenomenon.
A stock will come out with worse than expected earnin...
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College? Who Needs College?
One of the biggest myths perpetuated on the general public is that you somehow need a degree from co...
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Google Is Worth Every Cent of its $741.79 Share Price
$231.54 Billion dollars? $741.79 per share?
Most people look at those numbers and the...
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SEO? Just Build a Site that People Like
Many people when they are starting out a blog or web site are completely frozen by the "SEO" aspects...
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The Way That Some People Are Spinning This Google Pagerank Situation is Ridiculous
It's pretty funny to me how people in the blogosphere are spinning their Pagerank situation with Goo...
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Radiohead Has Single-Handedly Changed the Music Business Model
When Radiohead announced that they were going to be offering their new album online in exchange for ...
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The Digg Effect
Well after being in this Internet game for years, my partner and I had our first full-fledged Digg.c...
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Stop Chasing Links, Start Adding Value
The amount of link requests that we get each day for sites across our network is mind-boggling.
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Credibility Is The Most Valuable Currency Online
It can be tempting sometimes.
The easiest way to get traffic to your web site is to m...
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Yahoo Search Marketing Finally Announces Site Exclusions
I never thought that there would be a day when I actually thought that I would use Yahoo Search Mark...
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Guest Blogging - A Great Way to Drive Traffic to Your Blog
One of the best ways to get your blog noticed in its early days is to volunteer your services to wri...
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Without Traffic, There is No Money
Whenever you start up a blog or similar site, you need to ask yourself one very important question:<...
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The Proper Way to Write Online Content
Your biggest asset for your blog will be the users that return on a daily basis.
To e...
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How to Pick Your Online Business Niche
The most common question that I get is:
Which online business niche should I target?<...
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The US Dollar vs. The Canadian Dollar: A Tear Falls from my Eye
As someone who lives in Canada but makes most of his money in American dollars, the frantic rise of ...
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How to Effectively Use Google's Content Network to Your Advantage
When we first started out doing PPC, everyone that I talked to said: don't use the content network w...
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Split-Testing is a Valuable Tool When It Comes to Enhancing the Profitability of Your PPC Campaigns
What exactly is split testing?
Split testing is when you test more than one ad for a ...
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Early Iphone Owners Are Pissed Off at Apple
People who bought the Iphone when it first came out are livid with Apple.
Steve Jobs,...
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Breaking Down the Payout Structures of Most Hedge Funds
If you were ever wondering how hedge funds make money, then this article is for you.
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Blogging Tip: Write About Something that Actually Interests You
Nothing derails a blog faster than trying to write about something that you have absolutely no inter...
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Why Can't I Invest in Hedge Funds?
For years, the SEC has had a rule in place blocking the "Average Joe" from investing in a hedge f...
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Tips to Staying Productive: Check Your Email and Stats Just Twice Per Day
One of the biggest pitfalls of running a blog is that it is so easy to fall into the trap of chec...
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Consistency is the Key - Blogging Your Way to a Small Fortune
There is no real secret to developing a large readership for your blog.
Imagine a popular...
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Davemanuel.com Blogging Stats for August 2007
Month #2 for Davemanuel.com is now in the books. We are looking forward to the fall and winter, whic...
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Should the US Government Bail out Homeowners?
The answer to this question is a bit more complicated than you might think.
I bet tha...
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The Curious Story of the Most Expensive Art Purchase in History that Never Happened - "Le Reve"
Steven Cohen is a very successful hedge fund trader. His knowledge of the stock markets have grossed...
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Want to Buy a Piece of Steven Cohen's SAC Capital? Here's Your Chance
When you talk about successful traders, and I mean, really successful traders, Stev...
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What To Look For When Selecting a Stock Market Newsletter to Subscribe To
Who better to write this article than someone who operated a stock market newsletter for almost four...
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Stock Options Lesson: The Straddle
About a month ago, we detailed an options strategy called the "strangle." Today, we are going to exp...
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Secured Loans as a Means of Consolidating Credit Card Debt - It Does Make Sense
You may recoil at the thought of taking out a second mortgage on your home. The simple fact of the m...
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Liar Loans, Teaser Loans and Stretch Loans: What Exactly Are They?
Liar loans. Teaser loans. Stretch loans. With all of the recent turmoil in the mortgage markets in t...
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The Iraq Stock Exchange: Slowly Coming to Life
Considering the problems that Iraq currently has (terrorism, civil unrest, destroyed infrastructure,...
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Twenty Things That I Have Learned During My Time as a Stock Trader
Here is my list:
1. If you are wrong about a stock, you need to get out, no matter ho...
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Research Home Equity Loan Companies Carefully Before Taking out a Loan
If you have bought a home in the United States (or pretty much anywhere for that matter) over the pa...
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Hitting a Brick Wall: What to Do When Your Trades Stop Working
Everyone has gone through it before. No matter how good of a trader you are, you have without a doub...
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Window Dressing: What Exactly Does It Mean?
You have probably heard the term at one time or another when you have been watching CNBC or reading ...
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What Happens If a Stock That I am Short Goes Bankrupt?
This is a common question that I often here from people that short-sell. What happens if a stock tha...
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What is the Pattern Daytrader Rule?
When the Internet bubble popped in mid 2000, the NYSE and NASD moved quickly to introduce something ...
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What's the Point of This Blog?
Along with my partner, I own and run about 20-25 web sites. Some of the web sites are very active an...
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Real-Time News Services: Do They Matter to a Serious Trader?
There are two sets of traders out there it seems.
The first set of traders don't worr...
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Another Stock Market Trading Tactic for You All To Know About
About a month ago, I outlined one of the strategies that I use to trade on the stock market; trading...
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Bloggers Need to Understand SEC Disclosure Rules
Blogs are an amazing tool for amassing personal wealth if you have a substantial amount of traffic. ...
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SEO Marketing vs. PPC Marketing: Which one is Better?
Both types of marketing have their distinct advantages and distinct disadvantages. Both are well wor...
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Stop Losses and Profit Stops - Two Extremely Powerful Weapons in Any Traders Arsenal
What is a stop loss? What is a profit stop?
Let's say that you buy 1000 shares of MSF...
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Why Do Stocks Get Halted?
It is probably one of the worst feelings in the world. You own 1000 shares of a stock, and you hear ...
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Starting up a Hedge Fund: What are the Costs Involved?
To be sure, running a hedge fund sure sounds like an appealing job. The money, the power, the presti...
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How to Sell Your Web Site: Some Practical Tips
So let's say that you have a fairly successful web site that spins off a decent amount of revenues e...
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Paralysis By Analysis: Sometimes You Have to Just Do It
There are plenty of people interested in making money on the Internet. In their minds, it's an easy,...
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The Pros and Cons of Running a Business Online
I have been making my living from the Internet since November 23rd, 1998. That is the very day that ...
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Ten Things That You Need to Know About the Stock Market
You thinking of investing some of your hard earned money into the stock market? There are some thing...
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The Best Real Estate Investment: Domain Names
You may be reading this and saying to yourself, this guy is crazy. I need a piece of land and a hous...
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Purchasing a Domain Name Privately? Five Things You Need to Know First
Domain names are like real estate on speed. The rate of returns on really good domain names are unbe...
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Commission Junction is Incredibly Frustrating to Work With
We signed up to Commission Junction about a week ago, looking to do some PPC marketing for a few spe...
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Direct Access Trading: What You Need in a Broker
When it comes to direct access trading solutions, there is plenty of competition out there. Differen...
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Trading Forex: It Can Be Lucrative, But Understand The Risks
Forex trading can be a pretty lucrative business.
You have probably heard about some ...
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Stock Market Gurus: Are They Necessary For You to Become a Better Trader?
Here's a little secret. I used to be a "stock market guru." From the end of 1998 until the end of 20...
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Level II (2) Quotes: Are they Necessary for You?
Level II quotes are a big selling point for most online stock brokerages out there. You will find th...
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Stock Options Lesson: The Strangle
The strangle is probably one of my favorite options plays. I enjoy this play because if I am unsure ...
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Parasitic Blogging: What Do You Think of It?
Now before I start this entry, I just wanted to say that I'm not picking on any one person in partic...
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Forget Optimizing Your Homepage; The Real Money is in your Subpages
Sometimes I really can't believe how much people agonize over optimizing their home page just the ri...
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How to Choose the Right Online Stock Trading Broker for You
I've been trading stocks online since 1998. I've been through a bunch of online stock brokers.
...
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The Proper Way to Approach Someone for a Link Exchange
Now, I'm not a big proponent of doing link swaps. I prefer just to cre...
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Trading Secondary Stock Offerings for Profit
Becoming a successful trader is all about finding edges. Once you find an edge, you need to exploit ...
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How to Write a Great Eulogy, Even if you are Pressed for Time
Has someone close to you passed on, and you have been asked to read the eulogy. Are you pressed for ...
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How John Chow Overoptimized Himself Right out of Google
I am sure that you have all heard of John Chow.
He runs...
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The Best Linking Strategy For Your Blog
Linking strategies are like opinions. Everyone who runs a blog has o...
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Beware of Web Sites with Fake Pagerank
If you are in the market to purchase a domain name or website, then yo...
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Five Tips for Generating Unique Content for your Blog
Writing content for your blog can be tough. Usually you'll have a good...
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Adsense Tips: Blending Your Ads
One of the biggest mistakes that I see some websites make is that they...
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Too Many Paid Reviews can Ruin a Blog
When you run a blog and start monetizing it, there is a fine line betw...
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The Text Link Ads Experiment is Over
Just about a week after we put Text Link Ads up on some of our major sites, we took them down. While...
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My Experiences with Adbrite
Adbrite. According to their website, they serve over 614 million impressions per day across almost 3...
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10 Business Lessons that You Can Learn from a Hooker
Prostitution. The world's oldest profession. You may not think that you could learn anything about b...
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Short-Selling Should be a Major Part of Your Market Strategy
Alright, since this site is all about making money online, I'd be remiss if I didn't talk about onli...
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Blogging as a Job? Be Prepared to Put in the Time
One of the questions that is most often asked of me is: can I make a living online? Can I make a car...
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Why Web Sites Are Oftentimes Incredibly Undervalued And What We Plan on Doing About It
These days, there are literally hundreds of ways to make money with a web site. More and more compan...
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John Chow Gets Nailed by Auctionads
John Chow is obviously a smart guy. He runs The Tech Zone, which is a popular technology website ...
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The Top Ten Hardest to Fill Jobs in the US
Did you ever wonder what the top ten hardest jobs to fill are in the US?
1. Sales represen...
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Not Impressed with Yahoo Free Search
Is there a worse search engine out there than Yahoo?
Can a search engine that actually man...
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SEO vs. PPC - Sure, SEO Is Free, but PPC Is Scalable
I often here people debating this subject: should I focus on SEO or PPC?
Well, I would say...
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300 Will Continue to Change the Way that Movies Are Marketed
300 basically came out of nowhere and rocked the movie theaters last weekend for a total North Am...
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Is There Such a Thing as an Overly Commercialized Blog?
I make no bones about it. I visit a number of different blogs on a daily basis. These blogs all h...
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Shoemoney Gets Banned from MyBlogLog
I've been following MyBlogLog for a while now. As soon as they were bought by Yahoo for $10 milli...
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My Letter to Overture UK
Hi there,
I realize that there is an ongoing investigation in regards to "partner site" traff...
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Some Adsense Placement Tips For All You Aspiring Content Publishers Out There
After testing, re-testing, and double re-testing, I have figured out the best way to incorporate ...
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The Adsense Experiment: Making a Hundred Dollars Per Day with Adsense
Making money with Adsense is hard work. It involves creating a great deal of unique content,
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Running a Newsletter: Seven Things You Can Do to Increase Your Audience
From November of 1998 until the end of 2001, I ran a pretty popular online stock market newslette...
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Beginner's Guide to Jogging: How to Get Started and How to Avoid Injury
So you have decided that you want to start jogging. This is great, as jogging has many, many benefit...
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Five Things that You Can Do to Get More Productive Right Now
You ever have one of those days where you seem to get so much stuff done, that you wonder where y...
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The US Government Deals Yet Another Blow to the Online Gambling Industry; Neteller Blows Up
Well, Neteller didn't actually blow up. But if you were using your Neteller account to fund your ...
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Overture - Massive Click Fraud?
Let me give you some background. My partner and I have been advertising with Overture UK for a long ...
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