Apr 16 2012

Spain Feels The Pain As Bonds Tank, Debt Insurance Costs Soar – Wall Street Journal

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Spain Feels The Pain As Bonds Tank, Debt Insurance Costs Soar
Wall Street Journal
By Neelabh Chaturvedi Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES LONDON (Dow Jones)–Spain's worries mounted Monday as a slide in Spanish bonds sent 10-year yields above the crucial 6% level for the first time since December and the cost of protecting against a Spanish
Spanish Sovereign Bond Yields Top 6% as Debt Crisis FlaresCNBC.com
Spain's borrowing costs rise above 6%Financial Times
Europe to Seek More IMF FundsBloomberg
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AFP
China Yuan Ends Down Vs Dollar On Debut Of Wider Trading Band
Wall Street Journal
– China's yuan pares heavy losses against the US dollar as investors realign their view with PBOC guidance for only mild weakness in the currency. — Yuan's decline due to dollar's offshore strength, expectations for yuan to weaken amid a slowing
Yuan ends lower, stays clear of new expanded trading limitGlobe and Mail
China's wider yuan band signals more reforms to comeBBC News
China yuan-band move prompts yawns from analystsMarketWatch
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Oil futures slip amid Europe debt worries
MarketWatch
By Virginia Harrison, MarketWatch SYDNEY (MarketWatch)—Oil futures declined in electronic trading on Monday, part of a broader selloff across commodity markets amid revived concern about European debt woes, and after weekend talks on Iran's nuclear
Crude Drops for Second Day in New York After Iran TalksBusinessWeek
Crude Drops for Second Day in New York After Iran Nuclear TalksBloomberg
Oil falls to near $ 102 a barrel in Asia after Iran nuclear talksWashington Post
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The Associated Press
Spain concerns weigh on stock market recovery
The Associated Press
By CARLO PIOVANO, AP Business Writer – 1 minute ago LONDON (AP) — A jump in the bond yields of Spain weighed on a recovery in European stocks and pushed Asian indexes lower as investors feared Madrid may eventually need a bailout that the eurozone can
Hong Kong Stocks Rise as China New Loans Trump Slower GDPBusinessWeek
Asian Shares End Lower; Spain Woes Overshadow China's Yuan MoveWall Street Journal
Spain weighs on world marketsCTV.ca
Bloomberg
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Politico
Poll: Sharp divide on federal taxes
Politico
As tax day approaches, Americans are split down the middle on whether they are paying too much in federal taxes, according to a new survey Monday. About as many Americans believe that federal income tax rates are too high – 46 percent – as those who
Taxes: Are you paying your fair share?MarketWatch
Tax Tip: Six Tips for Paying Estimated TaxesPatch.com
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Apr 15 2012

Japan MOF Official: Japan Welcomes China Yuan Move – Wall Street Journal

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Japan MOF Official: Japan Welcomes China Yuan Move
Wall Street Journal
TOKYO (Dow Jones)–The Japanese government welcomes China's move to widen the yuan's trading range, a senior finance ministry official said Monday. "It is a step in a positive direction. We welcome the move," the official told reporters,
Japan welcomes Chinese move on yuanReuters
China's Yuan Band Move Shows Confidence in Economy StrengthSan Francisco Chronicle
China Widens Yuan Trading BandNASDAQ
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MiamiHerald.com
Home-buying season finally signaling a recovery
Lake County News Sun
By DEREK KRAVITZ and ALEX VEIGA AP April 15, 2012 5:52PM In this photo taken Friday, April 13, 2012, in Chicago, John and Megan Henshel pack belongings in the condo they were renting to move to a home they just purchased. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Spring home-buying season points to hoped-for recoveryFort Worth Star Telegram
US home-buying season finally signaling a recoveryFox News

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WTVR
'Gas out' boycott in 1997 pushed gasoline prices down 30 cents overnight
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This post has been making the rounds for years. This spring it popped back up on Facebook. Pump up the volume on your car radio. Pump up the air in your tires. Just don't pump any gas today, a Facebook post urges. A one-day gas boycott would remove
No world leader controls gas pricesMaui News
No Summer of Love for Gas PricesWall Street Journal
PolitiFact NJ: "Gas out" claim sets Truth-O-Meter on fireThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com
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The Guardian
Web freedom faces greatest threat ever, warns Google's Sergey Brin
The Guardian
The principles of openness and universal access that underpinned the creation of the internet three decades ago are under greater threat than ever, according to Google co-founder Sergey Brin. In an interview with the Guardian, Brin warned there were
Google co-founder rips Hollywood on anti-piracy effortsmsnbc.com
Is This Google's Most Evil Move Yet?DailyFinance
Google co-founder: Internet openness under threatNew Zealand Herald
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Telegraph.co.uk
Euro Remains Lower Against Peers Before Spanish Auctions
BusinessWeek
By Masaki Kondo and Kristine Aquino on April 15, 2012 The euro remained lower after a decline against most of its major peers at the end of last week before Spain auctions bills and bonds amid concern Europe's debt crisis will continue.
Global stocks, euro sag as China GDP spooks investorsReuters
In Spain and Italy, Signs of a Lingering Crisis for EuropeNew York Times
Jitters Over Spain Could Punish EuroWall Street Journal
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Apr 15 2012

Yuan’s Wider Range Will Test Fair-Value Arguments – Wall Street Journal

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Yuan's Wider Range Will Test Fair-Value Arguments
Wall Street Journal
By LINGLING WEI BEIJING—China made one of its strongest moves yet to show that it believes the yuan is ready to become a global currency, with a loosening of trading limits that amounts to a test of Beijing's assertion that the currency is close to
China Widening Yuan Band Shows Confidence in Strength of EconomyBusinessWeek
China's renminbi move welcomedFinancial Times
China loosens currency controls on the yuanBBC News
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Bloomberg
Economy Can Handle Higher Gas Prices: Geithner
CNBC.com
The US economy is in a better position to deal with high gasoline prices, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Sunday, adding that unseasonably warm winter had lowered overall energy costs for consumers. "The economy is in a much better position
Geithner Rebuts Romney on Women and JobsWall Street Journal
Geithner stumps for 'Buffett Rule' before voteMarketWatch
Geithner: Romney claim on job losses 'ridiculous'Boston.com
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Firstpost
Wall Street Week Ahead: Stocks to track earnings with eye on Europe
Firstpost
by F wire 8 mins ago NEW YORK (Reuters) – After suffering their worst two weeks of the year, stocks will look to quarterly earnings to determine whether the recent pullback has been exhausted or more losses are justified. Alcoa Inc (AA.
Wall Street Wk Ahead: Stocks to track earnings with eye on EuropeReuters Canada
Stocks show a fear of judgement dayFox Business
Stocks to track earnings with an eye on EuropeChicago Tribune
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Daily Mail
Best Buy Reveals Stores Being Closed, But None in Ocean County
Patch.com
By Caitlin Burgess, Lisa Baumann, and Ken Stone Best Buy stores in Ocean County are safe from the latest closures, the company announced Saturday. “This morning, we have confirmed the remaining 42 store locations [out of 50] that will close,” Best Buy
Best Buy Details Store ClosingsWall Street Journal
Best Buy announces locations for store closings, including 7 in Calif. and 6 Washington Post
Best Buy to close 6 Chicago-area storesChicago Tribune
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Plain Dealer
Tax Day is Tuesday: 10 Last-Minute Tax Filing Tips
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The tax deadline is April 17. Ten tips to help you make the deadline and get your return right. The IRS has 10 tips to help taxpayers still working on their tax returns. Most taxpayers file electronically. The IRS has processed more than 1 billion
Tips for Last-minute Tax Return FilersThe Ledger
Tax deadline is April 17Newton Kansan
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Apr 14 2012

IMF’s Lagarde: China’s Yuan Move Is ‘Important Step’ – Wall Street Journal

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IMF's Lagarde: China's Yuan Move Is 'Important Step'
Wall Street Journal
By Michael R. Crittenden Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)–China's decision to allow more flexibility in the yuan is an "important step," the head of the International Monetary Fund said Saturday. "This underlines China's commitment to
IMF welcomes China's currency changesChicago Tribune
China relaxes currency pegFinancial Times
China to widen daily yuan band vs. dollar to 1%MarketWatch
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New York Times
Wells Fargo: Another Show of Strength
DailyFinance
By Anand Chokkavelu, CFA, The Motley Fool Don't let their falling stock prices fool you. Despite being down 3.5% and 3.6% on Friday, Wells Fargo (NYS: WFC) and JPMorgan Chase (NYS: JPM) started off bank earnings season on solid footing.
Earnings Grab Spotlight in Coming WeekTheStreet.com
Homeowners give boost to US banksFinancial Times
Solid Results at 2 Banks Bode Well for the IndustryNew York Times
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Best Buy Details Store Closings
Wall Street Journal
By MIGUEL BUSTILLO Best Buy Co . on Saturday disclosed the 50 large stores it is closing as the struggling electronics retailer tries to shrink its massive footprint of about 1100 big-box locations in the US The list of 50 stores being closed by the
Best Buy Will Shutter 50 Locations; Holmdel's Stays OpenPatch.com
Best Buy To Close 42 Stores By Mid-MayMyFox Philadelphia
Best Buy to close 2 local storesWSB Atlanta
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Apr 13 2012

OIL FUTURES: Crude Slips On Slowing China Growth; Iran Talks In Focus – Wall Street Journal

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OIL FUTURES: Crude Slips On Slowing China Growth; Iran Talks In Focus
Wall Street Journal
By Surabhi Sahu Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES SINGAPORE (Dow Jones)–Crude-oil futures slipped Friday amid a slew of bearish data, the most significant being lower-than-expected China growth numbers. China's first-quarter GDP grew 8.1% compared with a year
Oil falls to near $ 103 after China growth slows The Associated Press
Why Gas Prices May Have PeakedWXII The Triad
Japan to limit Iran oil voyages in Mideast Gulf: sourcesReuters

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USA TODAY
Tax questions? CPAs have answers for our readers
USA TODAY
By Sandra Block, USA TODAY Your palms are sweaty, your breathing is labored and you feel a little dizzy. That can only mean one of two things: you're in the front row of a Justin Bieber concert, or you just realized that you've got less than a week to
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Financial Times
Bank Bonus That Tops Salary May Be Banned by EU Lawmakers
BusinessWeek
By Jim Brunsden on April 13, 2012 Europe's biggest banks may need to hold core capital reserves of 17 percent under plans being weighed by European Union lawmakers. The European Parliament is considering giving regulators the power to impose capital
Bank bonus clampdown threatened by European CommissionBBC News
Banks told to unmask more "risk takers" – EBAReuters
EBA's Enria: Securitization By Itself Is Not Necessarily BadWall Street Journal
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Apr 12 2012

Google Plans Stock Split As Profit Rises 61% – Wall Street Journal

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USA TODAY
Google Plans Stock Split As Profit Rises 61%
Wall Street Journal
By JOHN LETZING Google Inc. reported a sharp gain in quarterly profit Thursday, as the Internet search giant moved ahead with a long-anticipated stock split that keeps its co-founders firmly in control. The two-for-one stock split, which will deliver a
Google stock split helps Page, Brin maintain gripReuters
Google to split stock through new class of sharesBusinessWeek
Google in unusual stock splitFinancial Times
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NewsNet5.com
Ohio has the 11th highest foreclosure rate in the nation
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By: AP LOS ANGELES – More US homes are entering the foreclosure process, setting the stage for a surge in properties repossessed by lenders this year. The number of homes that received first-time foreclosure notices rose 7 percent in March from the
Portland Foreclosures Rise By 12 PercentOPB News
Lee's foreclosure rate fifth highest in state; Collier was 42nd in MarchNaples Daily News
Foreclosures rise in metro St. LouisSTLtoday.com
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New York Times
When will the Fed hike interest rates?
CNNMoney
By Annalyn Censky @CNNMoney April 12, 2012: 5:29 PM ET NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Federal Reserve officials are more talkative than ever, making roughly 20 public appearances this week. And while all the noise coming from "hawks" and "doves" could give you
Fed's Kocherlakota repeats call for exit in 6-9 monthsReuters
Fed's Kocherlakota Repeats View Fed Should Hike Rates Before 2014Wall Street Journal
Fed's Kocherlakota Sees European 'Headway' on Cutting DeficitsBusinessWeek
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Moneycontrol.com
US STOCKS-Wall St climbs as global fears ebb, Google up late
Reuters
* Rumors about China's GDP boost materials, energy stocks * US jobless claims unexpectedly jump in latest week * Google shares rise late after results, stock-split plan * HP surges on strong first-quarter industry PC shipments * Dow up 1.4 pct,
Apple to Top Spain, Greece, Portugal: Chart of the DayBloomberg
Fault lines exposed by the euroThe Guardian
The EU's Cure-All Cured Nothing: Why Germany's Medicine Is Killing EuropeThe Atlantic
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Moneycontrol.com
10 Things the IRS Won't Tell You
Smartmoney.com
By JASON KEPHART When Cindy Hockenberry and her husband sent in a tax-penalty payment in 2007, they knew there was a chance their math might not jibe with the IRS's. When that turned out to be true and the amount was much higher than expected,
Don't overlook this $ 6000 tax creditFox 31 KDVR.com
Tax questions? CPAs have answers for our readersUSA TODAY
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Apr 11 2012

US Sues Apple, Publishers Over E-Book Pricing – Wall Street Journal

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US Sues Apple, Publishers Over E-Book Pricing
Wall Street Journal
By CHAD BRAY, BRENT KENDALL and JEFFREY A. TRACHTENBERG The US hit Apple Inc. and five of the nation's largest publishers with an antitrust lawsuit, alleging they conspired to raise prices in the fast-growing e-book market.
Apple sued over ebook pricingFinancial Times
Apple and the E-Book Publishers: Anti-Competitive Agreement in Restraint of TradeForbes
US sues Apple, publishers over e-booksUSA TODAY
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Wall Street Journal
Alcoa Aids US Stocks
Wall Street Journal
By JONATHAN CHENG US stock futures rallied, as Alcoa's results got the earnings reporting season off to a strong start and helped lift investor morale. European markets bounced after Tuesday's selloff. Michael Casey has details on The News Hub.
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USA TODAY
Trades Oppose Principal Forgiveness by FHFA
Credit Union Times
By Heather Anderson Trade associations are up in arms over Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Edward DeMarco's comments Tuesday at the Brookings Institute that the FHFA may consider principal forgiveness for certain underwater borrowers whose
Mr. DeMarco's MarkersWall Street Journal
Principal Cuts May Aid Housing FirmsLoanSafe
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac may foregive principal on mortgagesBizjournals.com
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Alcoa's Earnings Like a Rorschach Test
TheStreet.com
By Marek Fuchs 04/11/12 – 12:26 PM EDT NEW YORK (TheStreet) — If you are prone to motion sickness, you might feel dodgy after reading headlines about Alcoa's(AA) first-quarter earnings, reported after the close of trading yesterday.
U.S. Stocks Advance Amid Alcoa's Unexpected First-Quarter ProfitSan Francisco Chronicle
Alcoa stock up on unexpected 1st-quarter profitReuters
Metal Sector Performing Strongly on Alcoa's Surprise Profit (AA, STLD, AKS, X Retirement Planning
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Houston Chronicle
Airports boss supports international flights at Hobby
Houston Chronicle
By Chris Moran and Kiah Collier Hobby Airport travelers face a maximum screening wait time of 31 minutes or more, which TSA says is less than in some other major cities. Travelers face a maximum screening wait time of 31 minutes or more at Houston's
Southwest Plan Advances for Flights Abroad at HobbyBloomberg
Houston Airport Boss Supports International Flights At HobbyThe Leading Aviation Industry Resource for News, Equipment and
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