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Why Banks Are Repaying Their TARP Funds

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:29:06 GMT

The surprising reason why banks are suddenly repaying their TARP funds.

Global Economy: How Strong Should the Dollar Be?

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:56:23 GMT

Is a strong U.S. dollar really good for the economy and the country? Maybe not.

Tiger Woods: The Price of a Celebrity Endorsement

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:28:14 GMT

His comeback to the pro tour may prove easier than his return to the heights of celebrity endorsements.

Global Economy: The Typical Investor Myth

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:36:25 GMT

Who is Mrs. Cohen from Hadera, and should Israelis care where she puts her money?

How Should Bernanke Manage the Fed?

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:33:32 GMT

The debate over reconfirming Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke obscures important questions about how the central bank should act.

Jobs: High-Tech Ads Create Super Hand Models

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:43:56 GMT

How the advertising boom for iPods, Kindles, and other gadgets is creating a new kind of supermodel.

Environment: Turning Carbon Into Cash With Offsets

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:42:49 GMT

How the carbon-offsets market is turning Wall Street traders and an African stove maker into unlikely business partners.

McCain and Cantwell Want a New Glass-Steagall Law

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:06:38 GMT

Spurning Obama, McCain and Cantwell propose resurrecting Glass-Steagall to break up Wall Street.

Retirement Savings: How Safe Is Your Nest Egg?

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:18:15 GMT

The stock market's rebound may have you thinking you're once again ready for retirement. Think again.

Biggs on the New Normal

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:48:46 GMT

Don't run with the herd—ever.

Why Employment Will Rebound Faster Than You Think

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:45:08 GMT

The nattering nabobs of negativism are ignoring the facts.

Zakaria: A Global Economic Power Shift

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:22:22 GMT

Why terrorism and economic turmoil won't keep the world down for long.

High Unemployment is Here to Stay

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:10:51 GMT

Short-term prospects may be brightening, but high unemployment will be a fixture for the foreseeable future.

Obama's Health-Care Plan Won't Cut Costs

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:50:08 GMT

Obama's plan won't cut spending.

Bonus Tax Threatens to Drive Bankers From London

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:45:25 GMT

British financiers are threatening to flee London after a new tax on their bonuses takes effect. Don't bet on it.

Globalization Slows Down

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:04:35 GMT

In November, I met with an executive at one of the private-equity firms that has sprung up in Beijing. He talked up the firm's investments in energy software and mobile communications. But exporters? He wouldn't touch them.

Can the Pacific Garbage Patch Be Cleaned Up?

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:17:45 GMT

As researchers try to find ways to dispose of a massive garbage pile floating in the ocean, some question if the whole exercise is folly.

Jobbed: Need a Job? Head to Washington, D.C.

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:41:39 GMT

The increase in government jobs—courtesy of stimulus planning and spending—is turning Washington, D.C., into a boomtown.

A Business Idea With Legs

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:17:22 GMT

LittleMissMatched's stores and Web site cater to fashion-forward tweens. But as the company grows, it's struggling to maintain its unique brand identity.

Forget Nursing Homes. Try a Retirement Commune.

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:16:42 GMT

Can't cope with the idea of a nursing home? Consider a retirement commune.