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The Economic Impact of Hurricane Sandy Nov 02, 2012

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Four days after Hurricane Sandy turned the New York metropolitan area on its head, estimates for the economic damage are coming in as high as $50 billion — making it one of the costliest storms on record.

Consumers and Corporations Hold Clashing Views of Economy Oct 26, 2012

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When it comes to the economy, corporations see the glass as half-empty, while consumers see it as half-full.

What Vikram Pandit's Exit at Citigroup Says About the Future of Big Banks Oct 19, 2012

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The sudden departure of Citigroup CEO Vikram Pandit has sparked a conversation about where the bank is headed under new leadership and what it says about the so-called "too big to fail" banking behemoths.

Wall Street CEOs and the Fiscal Cliff Oct 12, 2012

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As the November election approaches, lawmakers are spending more time campaigning and less time working to avoid the "fiscal cliff," the trigger set to send Americans' taxes higher and slash federal spending by more than a trillion dollars at midnight on December 31.

What Business Leaders Want to Hear in the Next Presidential Debate Oct 05, 2012

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The first presidential debate between President Barack Obama and GOP challenger Mitt Romney focused on jobs and the economy but left some pundits asking for more specifics.

As New Supreme Court Term Starts, a Look at Business-Related Cases Sep 28, 2012

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The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday with a docket full of cases pertinent to the business community.

What Does High-Frequency Trading Mean For Your Average Investor? Sep 21, 2012

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In Olympic track and field, a tenth of a second can mean the difference between the gold and the silver. But on Wall Street, mere milliseconds separate the winners from the losers as a result of a technological advance that has fundamentally changed how the market operates.

Is the Stock Market Another Bubble in the Making? Sep 14, 2012

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Fours years after the collapse of the investment bank Lehman Brothers, the stock market is roaring back despite the sputtering economy.

Women as Moms-in-Chief at the National Conventions Sep 07, 2012

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Conventional visions of women were at the heart of the Republican and Democratic national conventions, especially in the speeches given by Ann Romney and Michelle Obama.

Fuel Efficiency Standards Aug 31, 2012

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As Republicans gathered for their national convention in Tampa this week, President Barack Obama stole some of their thunder by announcing that automakers will have to nearly double the fuel efficiency of cars and trucks by 2025.

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