IT HAS been a bad week for Mexico’s high and mighty, and a good week for Schadenfreude. This is thanks in large part to the growth of social media ...
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The Economist (Americas view)
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Read more.A vacation from inflation
ON A recent flight from Buenos Aires to New York, I was seated in the dreaded middle seat in the final row. At check-in I pleaded to change, but despite ...
Read more.Frozen promises
STEPHEN HARPER, Canada’s prime minister, came to power in 2006 vowing to defend Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic by building three heavy icebreakers, installing underwater sensors, constructing a ...
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CNN Money
OptionsSmall business isn't feeling recovery
In an exclusive survey, entrepreneurs say their customers aren't spending freely yet, and they're in no rush to hire or invest more in their firms.
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CNBC
OptionsGoldman Sachs to Exit ICBC: Report
Goldman Sachs is selling its remaining stake, $1.1 billion, in the world's biggest bank.
Read more.QE Halt 'Too Violent' for Market: Fed's Fisher
The Fed should go from "wild turkey" monetary policy to "cold turkey" overnight, the Dallas Fed president said Monday.
Read more.Even Mighty Germany Looking 'Like a Mid-Table Laggard'
There are no signs of a turnaround for the euro zone after six straight quarters of recession, and even once mighty Germany is struggling.
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Forbes
OptionsVermont Resort Welcomes Dog Lovers - And Dogs - In A Big Way
Top Dog Weekend lives up to its billing: during this time canine companions will enjoy a massage, a grooming appointment, fresh baked dog biscuits, and plenty of play time.
Read more.2013 shaping up like 1995
Independent investors have been a little shocked by the persistence and magnitude of the U.S. equity market's advance in 2013, and have been worried that it is unstable ...
Read more.Angelina Jolie's Choice: Being Decisive Amidst Uncertainty
While the media has been abuzz about Angelina Jolie’s decision to have a preemptive double mastectomy, I believe there is a bigger lesson to be drawn from what is ...
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Business Week
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Wall Street Journal
OptionsEmployers Eye Bare-Bones Health Plans Under New Law
Employers are increasingly recognizing they may be able to avoid certain penalties under the federal health law by offering very limited plans that can lack key benefits such as hospital ...
Read more.Obama's Counsel Told of IRS Audit Findings Weeks Ago
The White House's chief lawyer learned weeks ago that an audit of the IRS likely would show that agency employees inappropriately targeted conservative groups, a senior White House official ...
Read more.Puerto Rico Statehood Bid Gets New Push
Puerto Ricans have debated for decades whether their island territory should become the 51st U.S. state. Supporters of statehood, while still facing long odds, are now pressuring the U ...
Read more.Syria Conflict, Peace Process Top Kerry's Mideast Agenda
John Kerry will make his fourth trip to the Middle East in his four months as secretary of state, as he searches for progress on thorny issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian ...
Read more.Rail Corridor Hit With Major Outage
Amtrak officials said service would remain out indefinitely between New York City and New Haven, Conn., because of Friday's derailment and collision affecting the nation's busiest passenger rail ...
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Entrepreneur Update
OptionsThe Experimental Nature of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh
How the serial entrepreneur is betting on startups to revitalize Las Vegas with his $350 million Downtown Project.
Read more.9 Leadership Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs
The most successful leaders know what they're good at and exploit it to the reach their fullest potential. Here's how to identify and reveal your hidden potential.
Read more.How Groupon Thinks It Can Become a $100 Billion Company
Instead of just pumping out daily deals, the company wants to become a mobile, local commerce powerhouse.
Read more.Tips for Overcoming Early HR Hurdles
Of all the struggles you'll face as an entrepreneur, hiring, training and managing employees is one of the biggest. Here are some tips for clearing your startup's way ...
Read more.10 Unique iPhone Accessories
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Financial Times
OptionsLi seeks to heal China-India rift
On his first foreign trip as China’s premier Li Keqiang says his country has reached a ‘strategic consensus’ with India despite a border spat
Read more.Indonesia names Basri as finance minister
President Yudhoyono has appointed investment chief Muhammad Chatib Basri as finance minister as Indonesia faces concerns over slowing economic growth
Read more.Car bombs kill at least 31 in Iraq
Scores of people have been killed in attacks over the past week as tensions reach their highest level since US troops pulled out in December 2011
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MarketWatch
OptionsAsia Markets: Japan, Hong Kong stocks lead Asia gains
Stocks in Hong Kong and Japan jump to lead Asian markets higher, tracking a positive global lead after U.S. indexes notch another record finish Friday.
Read more.London Markets: U.K. stocks extend gains as banks rise
Banks lead U.K. stocks higher in an upbeat session on Monday, while resource firms add pressure after oil and metals prices show broad-based losses.
Read more.Europe Markets: Europe stocks extend rally, banks rise
European stock markets take a hint from an overnight rally in Asia and move higher on Monday, with banks extending gains from last week and Ryanair Holdings PLC jumping after ...
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Business Insider
OptionsApple CEO Tim Cook Will Take Hard Questions From Congress This Week
The Apple chief executive is likely to be asked to justify why his company reports a 25.2 per cent tax rate, yet pays 15 per cent to the US ...
Read more.10 Things You Need To Know Before The Opening Bell
Good morning. Here's what you need to know.
- Asian markets were higher in overnight trading, with the Japanese Nikkei 225 advancing 1.5%, the Hong Kong Hang Seng rising ...
Read more.GASPARINO: Steve Cohen May Have Screwed Himself With His In-Your-Face Art Purchase
Back in March, hedge fund manager Steve Cohen had a huge week of exorbitant purchases, spending over $200 million on art and real estate.
At the time it was seen ...
Read more.The 19 Most Distressed Cities Where Americans Are Struggling To Get By
American households are under stress again, according to the latest consumer distress index by CredAbility.
“Despite the growth in jobs and an improved housing market, our index shows that the ...
Read more.Will Google Glass Finally Make Doing This Gauche?
If you’ve tried to look at something exciting in public lately, you may have noticed that there were some objects in the way. Maybe you were at a concert ...
Read more.How Hedge Funds Are Invested In This Market In One Big Chart
From Factset, a cool breakdown of how big hedge funds are invested in this market, based on 13-F filings.
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Read more.17 Photos That Defined The Billboard Music Awards
The Billboard Music Awards were filled with plenty more performances than award giving.
Bruno Mars, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber were among the many routines of the evening that lasted a ...
Read more.UBS: 'The Economic Data Calendar Is A Desolate Wasteland Of Nothingness'
There's a new theme in the global economy and markets: nothing.
Like we mentioned yesterday, the economic calendar will be light this week, with almost no market moving data ...
Read more.10 Things You Need To Know This Morning
Good morning. For David Karp, it's a great one.
The big news from over the weekend is that Yahoo's board has reportedly approved the plan to buy Tumblr ...
Read more.If You're Not In European Equities, Then You're Out Big Time
Following the DAX's rise to a new record high and the FTSE's rally to its highest level in over five years, Citigroup's Jonathan Stubbs told CNBC that ...
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