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Do Young People Believe in Stocks?

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 2:17am
Millennials represent a key demographic for Wall Street. Have the events of the past six years soured them? The Christian Science Monitor reports.
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Some Verizon Investors May Accept Vodafone Premium

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 1:34am
Some shareholders of Verizon say they could be happy for the company to pay up to $130 billion for Vodafone's stake in their U.S. wireless venture.
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France: We're Not Anti-Business

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:46am
France's foreign minister told CNBC why the French government remains pro-business.
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Why ECB Is 'Stupid' Europe's Best Hope

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:48pm
The ECB is perhaps the best hope of bridging the political and economic fault lines in a union where cooperation was supposed to be the hallmark.
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China HSBC April Services PMI Slows

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:48pm
Growth in China's services sector slowed sharply in April to its lowest point since August 2011.
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What to Expect in Asia This Week

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:28pm
A Reserve Bank of Australia meeting on Tuesday is expected to be one of the main highlights for Asian markets this week.
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Malaysia Stocks Hit Record High After Elections

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:04pm
Malaysia's financial markets witnessed a historic day on Monday as the benchmark KLCI soared to an all-time high.
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Singapore's Wealthy in Focus

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 8:02pm
Banks in Singapore are urgently scrutinizing their account holders as an imminent deadline on stricter tax evasion measures looms.
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Apple Rivals See an Edge in Wireless

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 7:07pm
Manufacturers are gravitating toward wireless devices for Apple’s products, helping the market for rivals' mobile devices.
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Whale of an Idea: Clip JPM Dimon's Wings

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 5:15pm
JPMorgan's Dimon may be lose his fight to keep the title of chairman, as some major investors push for more oversight.
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French Protesters Reject Austerity

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 4:52pm
Ten of thousands of French protesters marched to denounce austerity on Sunday.
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Used E-Books Are Up Next for ReDigi

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 3:55pm
There's a marketplace being born for second-hand digital content, but can it survive the legal challenges?
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Will Downey Suit Up for 'Iron Man 4'?

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 3:44pm
The future of Marvel Studios' flagship franchise is in the hands of one man.
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Hong Kong's IPOs Heating Up

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 3:26pm
A unit of Sinopec Group and brokerage China Galaxy Securities are launching Hong Kong IPOs on Monday.
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Corporations Find Friend in the Top Court

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:48am
A new analysis finds the current Supreme Court to be by far the most pro-business of any since World War II.
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Israeli Planes Strike Syria in Escalation

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 10:24am
Israeli planes struck the Syrian capital, targeting missiles believed to be bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah, officials said.
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Yen May Push Japan to Nuclear Energy

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 9:41am
A weak yen could lead Japan back to nuclear power -- an energy source the country has rejected since its 2011 disaster.
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Damp Ocean Air Aids Fight Against Wildfire

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 9:32am
Damp ocean air helped firefighters in their battle against a huge wildfire burning through Southern California.
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Is Tax-Free Online Shopping Cheating?

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 9:25am
Buy anything on the Internet lately without paying sales tax? In all but a few states, you're probably a tax cheat.
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Microsoft Is ‘Not Dead Yet’: Pros

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 6:49am
Facebook earnings had the Street talking social media and mobile in tech this week. But investors may not want to ignore Microsoft, say analysts.
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