Monday, November 29, 2010

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Wall St slides as euro woes weigh (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:05 AM PST

A trader looks on as he works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, November 9, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon StapletonReuters - Stocks fell more than 1 percent on Monday on lingering worries about Europe's ability to contain a credit crisis despite a weekend bailout agreement for Ireland.


Markets skeptical as Germany and France say euro saved (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:47 AM PST

Reuters - Germany and France said on Monday Europe had acted decisively to save the euro by rescuing Ireland and agreeing the basis of a permanent debt resolution system, but underwhelmed markets drove debt costs higher.

Wal-Mart to pay $2.3 billlion for control of Massmart (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 06:34 AM PST

The front of a Wal-Mart Store in Florida. The US retail giant said on Tuesday its net quarterly profit climbed 9.8 percent to 3.4 billion dollars, beating expectations, as it expands international operations.(AFP/File/Robert Sullivan)Reuters - Wal-Mart is to pay $2.3 billion for control of Massmart , giving the world's largest retailer a substantial presence in South Africa and paving the way for further expansion across the continent.


Black Friday weekend to help retailers beat Street (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:17 AM PST

Shoppers carry their purchases during Reuters - Retailers are poised to report November sales above forecasts, helped by an increase in shopper visits over the Black Friday weekend, promotions that were spread throughout the month and more consumers shopping for themselves.


Morgan Stanley's Meeker joins Kleiner Perkins (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 09:32 AM PST

Reuters - Morgan Stanley internet analyst Mary Meeker, once dubbed "Queen of the Net," has left the bank and joined venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

A look at economic developments around the globe (AP)

Posted: 24 Nov 2010 12:59 PM PST

AP - A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Wednesday:

Global crises overshadow Obama's economic message (AP)

Posted: 27 Nov 2010 10:34 AM PST

FILE - This is Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010 file photo, President Barack Obama listens as Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Chrysler Indiana Transmission Plant II in Kokomo, Ind., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010.  Obama promised a frustrated public to focus squarely on the economy after midterm elections setbacks, but national security and foreign policy problems have sharply intruded.  (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)AP - Foreign policy challenges are intruding on President Barack Obama's promise to focus on the economy after the Democrats' election debacle and threatening to knock the White House off message altogether.


Spanish Central Bank says no need for bailout (AP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:08 AM PST

AP - A Spanish central bank official is dismissing the possibility that his country will need a bailout, saying Ireland and Greece can not be compared to Spain.

The Million-Dollar Retirement Plan (U.S. News & World Report)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:43 AM PST

U.S. News & World Report - Achieving millionaire status is a noteworthy financial goal. But saving $1 million doesn't necessarily mean you are ready to retire or that you will be able to afford a lavish retirement lifestyle. Here's what it takes to save that amount over a working career and how much income you can expect a $1 million nest egg to provide in retirement.

Ireland's bailout boosts banks, inflames taxpayers (AP)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 08:08 AM PST

Irish Finance Minister Brian Lenihan arrives for a round table of eurozone finance ministers at the EU Council building in Brussels on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010. Finance ministers from the eurozone and the EU are meet in Brussels Sunday to agree on a financial aid assistance package for Ireland. (AP Photo/Yves Logghe)AP - Ireland's international bailout boosted its bank stocks Monday but outraged many hard-pressed taxpayers, who questioned why the government's pension reserves must be ravaged as part of a deal that burdens the whole country with the mistakes of a rich elite.


Retailers hope Cyber Monday keeps shoppers buying (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 09:07 AM PST

A shopper attends Black Friday sales at the Eagle Rock Plaza in the Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles November 26, 2010. U.S. shoppers searched for deals on high-definition televisions and popular toys early on Friday, as retailers hoped that Black Friday would kick off the best holiday shopping season in three years. REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)Reuters - Retailers who saw strong online sales at the start of the holiday shopping season this weekend aim to cash in further on that momentum with Cyber Monday, one of the biggest days for Web commerce.


Commercial real estate vacancies peaking: realtors (Reuters)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 07:42 AM PST

Reuters - Commercial real estate vacancy rates have already peaked or will soon top out, though rents are likely to continue to fall, a realtors group said on Monday.

Resources for College Savers (U.S. News & World Report)

Posted: 29 Nov 2010 09:16 AM PST

U.S. News & World Report - Figuring out which colleges will help your child prosper can be difficult because each college claims to be uniquely better than all others. Luckily, figuring out which fund will help your college savings prosper is much easier: There are several independent analysts who have already done the hard work of identifying the college saving funds with the lowest fees, best returns, and best state tax advantages.

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