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Axe Set to Fall as French Economy Tanks

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 6:36am
France's fall back into recession is likely to pile more pressure on the country's finance ministry, at a time when infighting has already led one senior politician to fuel rumors that Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici could be replaced.
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In Close Vote, Who Holds Dimon's Fate?

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:59am
Jamie Dimon's fate as both chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase could come down to the votes by big index funds and ISS.
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The Choice Blog: Slim Pickings at the ‘eHarmony for Roommates’

The New York Times - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:52am
I, for one, do not believe that a roommate profile is the proper place to demonstrate one’s self-restraint. Or it could be that my profile is utterly repugnant … I am wearing Minnie Mouse ears in the photo.    

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Samsung Beats Google to Profits: Report

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:26am
Samsung has become the "undisputed king" of the Android smartphone industry, creating more profit from the software than Google, according to research.
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Will China Buy Up Greece's Best Assets?

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:14am
Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras headed to China on Wednesday, amid hopes that the world's second largest economy can revive his country.
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GOP: States can decide on alcohol

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:09am
Republicans say the legal limits for drivers should be determined by states.


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Council sets '15 goal for climate pact

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:08am
Eight Arctic nations commit to working toward preventing an oil spill in the region.


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FCC's Robert McDowell reflects

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:08am
"I'll never have another job like this," he says. "It really empowers you to do what you think is best."


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Defense sector wants certainty

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:07am
Companies say they can't solidify their financial projections for the rest of the fiscal year.


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Liberty pushes Obamacare challenge

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:07am
The Virginia university's lawsuit hits a range of issues, including contraceptive coverage.


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Film looks at democracy's messes

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:07am
A documentary attempts to shine a light on unreliable voting systems in the United States.


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GOP must end McCarthy obstruction

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:07am
Opinion: It's an unprecedented attempt to slow down the process and undermine the EPA.


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'Jungle' primaries turn pals to foes

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:07am
Joe Baca's candidacy has injected a dose of intrigue into the race for California's 31st district.


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Obama tries to stop the bleeding

POLITICO - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 5:06am
The president begins to take control of a deepening public relations disaster.


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Apple Falling Out of Favor With Top Hedge Funds

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 3:05am
One-time hedge fund darling Apple was dropped by more famous hedge fund managers.
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How 'Brixit' Could Affect UK Business, Economy

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:54am
U.K. business experts told CNBC what a U.K. exit from the EU - its biggest trading partner - would mean for the country's businesses and economy.
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JPMorgan Demands Bloomberg Staff Logs

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:20am
Lawyers for JPMorgan demanded that Bloomberg hand over employee logs, as the bank considers whether to take legal action, the FT reports.
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Soros Cut Gold Holdings Before Crash

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:19am
Billionaire George Soros reduced his holdings of exchange-traded products backed by gold prior to last month's freefall.
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'Tug of War' Puts a Floor Under Gold

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:01am
While gold has once again fallen victim to heavy selling pressure, a tug of war between physical buyers and institutional sellers will put a floor under the precious metal.
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Sellers Emerging in the Bull Market

CNBC - Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:00am
Some market watchers say they are starting to spot something that they haven't seen for a while: sellers moving back into stocks.
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