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The dollar bottom roughly coincides with the peak in oil. Coincidence? Perhaps.
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Productivity Eases the Pain
Greater use of part-time workers keeps the labor market more flexible, avoiding the massive layoffs of the past. Productivity gains hold down costs, helping to battle inflation
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Nanotechnology: Safe and Green Cuisine
Food created with nanotechnology is healthful for humans and environmentally friendly. Pro or con?
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Top Stories
When Will Casinos Snap Their Losing Streak?
A tough economy and steep fuel prices are hurting Las Vegas and other casino areas. Relief might not come anytime soon
Stocks Finish Mixed
A surge in commodity prices aided energy and mining shares. The market remains worried about a potential bailout for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
S&P on Banks and the Rough Road Ahead
How bad could the financial-sector crisis ultimately get, and when will the industry see the first signs of recovery? S&P Ratings experts weigh in
Time Management: Making Every Hour Count
Readers offered their workplace-tested secrets for success on our Time Management blog and in a BW reader poll
Stocks & Markets
S&P Picks and Pans: Ambac, Hormel, brokerages, JDS Uniphase, salesforce.com, Korn Ferry
Analyst Actions: Synopsys, JDS Uniphase
Movers: Lehman, JDS Uniphase, Ambac, Limited Brands, Burger King
Mid-Caps: The Global Sweet Spot
Starbucks: Big Investors' Divorce Grounds
Health Care: The Real Fiscal Nightmare
Muni Bonds: Time to Dive In?
Marcial: Sequenom's Down Syndrome Test
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The Downside of Staying Focused
The Future of Investing: A 2020 Vision
Economy
A Double Dose of Bad Economic News
Productivity Is Easing the Pain
Vital Signs: Glimmers of Hope for Housing?
Is the Rebate Rebound Losing Steam?
The Fed Holds Steady
Why Bailouts Stink—and Why We Need Them
Unemployment: A Four-Year High
2008 Election: On The Issues
Real Estate
Subprime City Confidential: Aug. 11, 2009
Real Estate: Tips for the Intrepid
The Credit Crisis Turns One
Home Prices Hit Four-Year Low
Sales of Foreclosed Homes Are Up Nationwide
Personal Finance
The Workplace: Making Bold Moves in Tough Times
The Downside of Staying Focused
Getting Smarter on School Loans
Selling Toxic Debt to Seniors
Defending Your Money
What's Comfy About Convertible Bonds
Credit Cards: How to Protect Your Limits
Hedging Heating Bills Just Got Harder
Playing Politics with Your Portfolio
Tips for Homeowners on the Brink
What’s Your Problem?
IN YOUR FACE: TROUBLE BREWING AT STARBUCKS
Reader Andy Writes:
"Here in NYC it's getting to the point where you can't turn a corner without bumping into a Starbucks!"
Tell Us: Have You Nixed Your Starbucks Fix?
Inside Wall Street: Gene Marcial
Coal Glows Hot at Walter Industries
Also featured: Kohlberg Capital and Energy XXI
Plus: Gene Marcial's 7 Commandments of Stock Investing Online Video Series
Sam Stovall's Sector Watch
Energy Stocks: Time for a Fresh Look
After the recent sell-off in energy shares, S&P has boosted its recommendation on the sector to overweight. Here's why
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