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U.S. Stocks Slide
Wall Street Journal - 14 Nov 2012 23:14
Stocks stumbled toward a fresh three-month low as growing political concerns in the U.S. and European economic weakness pushed the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite into a correction.
LOOK: This Painting Is For Sale For MILLIONS
The Huffington Post - 14 Nov 2012 21:10Major Retailers Start Selling Financial Products, Challenging Banks
The New York Times - 14 Nov 2012 05:46
As big banks keep credit tight and more people have no bank at all, retailers like Costco, Home Depot and Walmart are offering financial products like prepaid cards, loans and even life insurance.
How to invest in legalized marijuana
Market Watch - 14 Nov 2012 04:23
Cannabis may never trade like coffee or orange juice futures. But as more states legalize its use, brave investors are finding new opportunities.
Midnight at the Mall
Wall Street Journal - 14 Nov 2012 02:53
More U.S. malls are opting to open at midnight in a bid to keep pace with discount retailers and online shopping.
Diamond Sells For $21.5 Million, Setting Record
The Huffington Post - 14 Nov 2012 00:07Energy Stocks: Energy stocks lower; track broader market
Market Watch - 14 Nov 2012 23:52
Energy stocks trade mostly lower Wednesday, with the sector one of the hardest hit in the S&P 500 amid continued worries about the so-called “fiscal cliff†for the U.S.
Jive CEO Tony Zingale On Social Products For Getting Work Done
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:47
Jive Software, the enterprise social networking company, went public last year at a time when many were more interested in Facebook or other consumer Internet companies. Since then there hass been much activity in the so...
Setting Defiant Tone In Fiscal Standoff, Obama Seems To Be Betting GOP Will Fold On Taxes
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:40Schwab Impact Note to self: Don't ignore clients' wives
Investment News - 14 Nov 2012 23:35
Sobering data about women and their relationships with their financial advisers set the stage today for a panel discussion on winning and retaining female clients.
CME Group wins anti-trust regulators' approval to buy KCBT
Reuters - 14 Nov 2012 23:34
CHICAGO (Reuters) - CME Group has received approval ahead of schedule from U.S. anti-trust regulators to buy the Kansas City Board of Trade, although the deal is not yet finalized.
The DOJ and SEC Speak, Hypothetically, About the FCPA
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:31
Today, the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission released the long anticipated guidance on the FCPA. As declared by the DOJ and SEC, the 120-page long document entitled, “A Resource Guide to...
How to sell your firm without really trying
Investment News - 14 Nov 2012 23:25
Independent advisers who have not planned how they will pass on their business when they retire and#8212; or actually die while still running their firm and#8212; may now have a backstop.
Hacking a Better Future of Meat
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:18Janeane Garofalo Finds Out She's Been Married... For 20 Years
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:16
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
Taxes From A To Z
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:16
Kelly Phillips Erb breaks down the tax terms that might not get much play on a day-to-day basis.
Wednesday 11/14 Insider Buying Report: STRA, MTGE
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:13
Bargain hunters are wise to pay careful attention to insider buying, because although there are many various reasons for an insider to sell a stock, presumably the only reason they would use their hard-earned cash to mak...
Wednesday 11/14 Insider Buying Report: VRTU, CBR
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:12
As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys.
Shares Decline More Sharply After Tax Remarks
The New York Times - 14 Nov 2012 23:05
Stocks closed lower after President Barack Obama insisted that higher tax payments from wealthy Americans would have to be part of any budget deal.
Sandy May Cost Insurers Up to $25 Billion
Wall Street Journal - 14 Nov 2012 23:02
Sandy may cost the insurance industry up to $25 billion, according to a new estimate that provides the largest potential price tag for the storm so far.
Starbucks to buy Teavana in another step beyond coffee
Reuters - 14 Nov 2012 23:00
(Reuters) - Starbucks Corp plans to acquire tea store operator Teavana Holdings Inc for $620 million in cash, furthering its push beyond its flagship coffee business.
The Moment Of Truth Approaches
Forbes - 14 Nov 2012 23:00
If there is no deal on the fiscal cliff by December 31-- then taxes will go up for everyone and $109 billion in federal spending cuts will go into effect.