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Bernanke forecasts gains from computer technology
Published May 18th, 2013 - 8:07AM
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says pessimists forecasting that the economy will not reap sizable benefits from the computer revolution are likely to be proven wrong.
Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
Published May 17th, 2013 - 2:32PM
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy extended the stock market's rally Friday.
Pew survey questions Gen X, baby boomer savings
Published May 17th, 2013 - 1:52PM
A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the Great Recession.
Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy
Published May 17th, 2013 - 1:52PM
Encouraging news about the U.S. economy is extending the stock market's rally.
Buybacks are a big factor behind stock market boom
Published May 17th, 2013 - 1:42PM
It's the narcissist rally.
Business events scheduled for the coming week
Published May 17th, 2013 - 1:00PM
TUESDAY, May 21
Gold prices sink for seventh day, near April low
Published May 17th, 2013 - 1:00PM
Gold prices fell for a seventh day in a row on Friday, drawn down by a stronger U.S. dollar and better economic news.
Mexico cuts growth outlook from 3.5 to 3.1 percent
Published May 17th, 2013 - 12:55PM
The Mexican government says it has cut its economic growth forecast for 2013 from 3.5 percent to 3.1 after exports stagnated and first-quarter GDP figures came in weak.
Transocean shareholders oust chairman
Published May 17th, 2013 - 12:45PM
Transocean Ltd. shareholders have voted out the oil drilling company's chairman and backed one of Carl Icahn's director nominees.
Transocean shareholders oust chairman
Published May 17th, 2013 - 12:40PM
Transocean Ltd. shareholders have voted out the oil drilling company's chairman and backed one of the nominees put forth by billionaire investor Carl Icahn.
Oil rises above $96 on encouraging economic news
Published May 17th, 2013 - 12:25PM
The price of oil rose to $96 a barrel on Friday on hopes that a steady recovery in the U.S. economy could boost fuel use.
Cyprus drops limits on 8 more foreign banks
Published May 17th, 2013 - 12:00PM
Cyprus on Friday got rid of limits on money transfers and withdrawals for international clients of another eight foreign banks doing business in the debt-laden country.
Mexico cuts growth outlet from 3.5 to 3.1 percent
Published May 17th, 2013 - 11:40AM
The Mexican government says it has cut its economic growth forecast for 2013 from 3.5 percent to 3.1 after exports stagnated and first-quarter GDP figures came in weak.
Bill clears House for wider SEC economic analyses
Published May 17th, 2013 - 11:00AM
Legislation cleared the House on Friday that would place stricter requirements on the federal agency overseeing Wall Street to assess the costs and benefits of its regulations before they are issued.
Marketo jumps in 1st day trading on Nasdaq
Published May 17th, 2013 - 10:55AM
Shares of Marketo, a provider of cloud-based marketing software, leaped in their trading debut on Friday.
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