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A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on May 7, 2010

The Day After: Markets Still Jittery Despite Upbeat Jobs Report

Stock markets overnight reflected nervousness over America's Thursday stock market trauma. Friday's positive U.S. jobs report helped start the Dow on a positive footing, but sellers quickly took control

Blogs

The Curious Capitalist

The Dow's Dramatic Drop: Is There a Silver Lining?

During the hysteria, the yield on the 10-year Treasury Bond, which falls as prices rise, dropped to 3.25%. The 2-year US bond went down to as low as 0.60%. That's really good news. Here's why...

It's Your Money

Lawns, Fine Print, Virginity, and Other Things the World Should Get Rid Of

I have conceded defeat on the quest for a perfect, weed-free lawn, and apparently I am not alone.

Techland

Your Iron Man 2 Character Primer

We've got the 12 most important Iron Man 2 characters

Personal Finance

Ten Smarter Ways to Reach Your Retirement Goals

Stocks aren't sizzling and bonds are boring again. But with good ideas and savvy tactics you can still achieve your retirement goals. Here are ten ways to rethink, restore and even recharge your retirement dreams

Special Report

Big Ideas for Small Business

Credit is tight and customers scarce: it takes a little magic to maintain momentum

Special Report

The Top 10 Web Trends

South By Southwest Interactive is nerd paradise — Austin's annual tech smash has minted its share of Internet darlings. This year's conference didn't have a star, but it did offer insight to the trends and ideas shaping the Web in 2010

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DAVID NICHOLAS, BP spokesman, on the attempt to contain the Gulf of Mexico oil spill by placing a 100-ton box over the blown-out well
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