Citigroup, 3 big US banks flunk 'stress tests' In a health test of the financial industry, 15 of 19 major banks passed. The Fed said all 19 banks are in a much stronger position now than in 2008.
stocks hit new high for the year
Strong retail sales and a JP Morgan dividend hike help boost the market, though Nasdaq is far off its 2000 peak
- February retail sales: Biggest gain in 5 months
- Federal Reserve: Bankers sound (almost) upbeat
- Poll: US economic confidence hits 4-year high
- Obama warns China against 'skirting the rules'
- Feds probe JPMorgan Chase credit-card collections
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- WSJ's latest investment advice is plain wacky
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- High-tech patent meltdown threatens the industry
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Rejoice! Passive investing is gaining momentum Research from investment legend John Bogle shows that investors are increasingly turning to index funds
High tech patent meltdown threatens the industry As Yahoo sues Facebook, it becomes a reminder of how much technology patents have begun to hurt industry innovation
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Citigroup, other big US banks flunk 'stress tests' In its latest health check on the financial industry, the Federal Reserve raises concerns about several large banks
How the Japanese tsunami changed the auto industry Limited supply of cars for Honda and Toyota led to gains for U.S. companies as buyers tried their new models
How to maximize your Social Security payouts Here's the best way to decide when to start taking your benefits
Showtime: 5 ways to improve your sales pitch Good movies are a font of good advice for salespeople who want to make better presentations
