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Judge dismisses part of fraud case against Citi (Reuters)

Reuters – A U.S. federal judge dismissed part of a case brought by European bond investors accusing Citigroup Inc and its directors of misrepresenting or failing to disclose Citi’s exposure to toxic mortgage assets and its own solvency.

September 30th, 2011 | Posted in Finance,Latest Business News | Read More »

US incomes fall for first time in nearly 2 years (AP)

AP – Americans earned less in August than in July, the first decline in nearly two years. With less income, consumers could cut back on spending and weaken an already-fragile economy.

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US incomes fall for first time in nearly 2 years (AP)

AP – Americans earned less in August than in July, the first decline in nearly two years. With less income, consumers could cut back on spending and weaken an already-fragile economy.

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Herman Cain’s ’9 9 9′ Plan: Some Practical, Political Objections (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork – COMMENTARY | Part of the appeal of Herman Cain’s campaign for president is the elegant simplicity of his “9 9 9″ proposal, which would replace the current tax code with a 9 percent tax on personal income, a 9 percent tax on corpora…

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California pulls out of 50-state foreclosure talks (AP)

AP – California Attorney General Kamala Harris says she will not agree to a settlement over foreclosure abuses that other state attorneys general are negotiating with major U.S. banks.

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US Dollar at Critical Levels Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls, ECB Decision

US Dollar at Critical Levels Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls, ECB Decision

Fundamental Forecast for the US Dollar: Bullish

Dow Jones FXCM US Dollar Index eyes 10,000

US Dollar climbs as Dow Jones Industrial Average sells off

US Dollar…

September 30th, 2011 | Posted in Finance,Forex | Read More »

Europe, China woes fuel earnings worries (Reuters)

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Investors are worried U.S. earnings growth may finally fall back to earth as turmoil in Europe and signs of a less robust Chinese economy hurt foreign support.

The euro zone's debt crisis…

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You still need to boost your employees’ morale (AP)

AP – In the early months of the recession, human resources consultants advised small business owners to take steps to boost their employees’ morale, or risk losing them when the economy got better.

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Gov’t backs 4 more solar loans as deadline looms (AP)

AP – The Energy Department on Friday approved four more solar energy loan guarantees worth nearly $5 billion, hours before a controversial loan program was set to expire.

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How the major stock indexes fared on Friday (AP)

The worst quarter for the stock market since the financial crisis ended on another down note.
Stocks fell broadly Friday on fresh signs that Europe’s debt problems and the U.S. economy continue to languish. Makers of ra…

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