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2012: The year of the junk bondThe first quarter of 2012 will go down as the most active for junk bond issuance since 1980, when Thomson Reuters began keeping track, with 130 companies floating $75 billion in debt offerings.
The economic fallout of 'Linsanity'Jeremy Lin is not only changing mainstream America's view of Asians. The New York Knicks star could broaden the aspirations of Asian-Americans themselves.聽
Did James Murdoch jump from BskyB before he was pushed?James Murdoch, son of billionaire Rupert Murdoch, stepped down as chairman of News Corps BskyB satellite broadcaster, as two investigations into the family business near their conclusion.
Free Cone Day: Get a free scoop at Ben and Jerry'sFree Cone Day is today, April 3, from 12 to 8 p.m. at Ben and Jerry's locations. Free Cone Day is to celebrate the ice cream maker's 34th birthday.
Want a job? Learn German.Unemployment statistics out of Europe show that German-speaking countries far outpace the rest in terms of job growth and low unemployment rates.
Bloomberg and Reuters: The Coke and Pepsi of journalism?Bloomberg and Reuters are not only healthy: unlike most of the journalism industry, they're growing. That鈥檚 because the two publications have something no other player in the news business does: subscription-only financial data and services that pull in billions of dollars.
Terrafugia flying cars cost $279,000 each, already have 100 pre-ordersTerrafugia flyng cars: The company said Monday that its flying聽car has completed its first test flight. The Terrafugia flying cars will be unveiled at the New York Auto show this week.
Credit card hacked? Four steps to take.Credit card hackers can send sophisticated looking e-mails and make small purchases on credit cards to test if you're watching closely.聽
5 tips for negotiating better pricesEveryone wants to get better prices, but people can feel uncomfortable bargaining. The key is to know when price negotiation is appropriate and master a few basic techniques.聽
Kansas City Fed reports decreased manufacturingReports from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City are indicating that manufacturing activity declined to a weak growth level of 9 in March.聽
Pink slime bankruptcy: After the backlash, what's next for beef?Pink slime bankruptcy: A major beef processor has declared bankruptcy, citing the backlash against 'pink slime.' The economic fallout from pink slime is just beginning.聽
Good news on manufacturing buoys stocksThe Dow rose 52 points聽 to close at 13264 as a positive report on U.S. manufacturing lifted stocks to multi-year highs Monday. The Dow close was its highest since 2007.
Top 10 Burger King changes Burger King's new menu has a purpose. Last year, Wendy's surpassed Burger King to become the second best-selling burger chain in the United States. It was close: Wendy's had $8.5 billion in sales, while Burger King had $8.4 billion. (Both were miles behind No. 1 McDonald's, at $34 billion). In an effort to regain the No. 2 slot, the chain has undergone a massive makeover, complete with Burger King new menu items, d茅cor, and employee uniforms. Here are the Top 10 changes Burger King has made in the past year, in its biggest overhaul since it first opened its doors back in 1954:
Construction spending goes flatOn a month-to-month basis, total residential spending increased a slight 0.03 percent from January and rose 5.59 percent above the level seen in February 2011, while remaining a whopping 63.56 percent below the peak level seen in 2006.
Economic rebound? Not for most of us.For the richest Americans, the recovery is in full swing. But everyone else is losing ground.
Myth buster: There is no health care tax on most home salesIt is the unfounded rumor that never dies: You will have to pay a 3.8 percent federal health care tax on the sale of your house. For all but a handful of taxpayers, this is not true.
Will J.C. Penney's new pricing policy succeed?Retailer J.C. Penney announced聽a new pricing policy that will make its prices more rigid and other retailers are moving in that direction.
Gas prices a top issue for US-Canada-Mexico summitGas prices, Mexican oil exports, and Keystone pipeline should figure prominently in Obama's summit with Canada's Harper and Mexico's Calderon. High gas prices threaten fragile US recovery and Obama's reelection.聽
Stock market rise fades on Europe's slumpStock market bullishness in Asia dissipates in European trading, as euro-area unemployment reaches record high. Stock market in US poised to open flat.
Tax tips: Top 5 reasons to hire a tax pro Tax tips can take you only so far if you're filling out your own returns. Sometimes, you need a tax pro. Most taxpayers, to the tune of 60 percent, opt to go with a tax professional. That share has climbed steadily: Just 41 percent used a professional preparer 30 years ago. Although a growing swath of the population 鈥� about 20 percent 鈥� is using tax-preparation software to complete returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it seems that software isn't displacing accountants as much as it's simply becoming the mode of choice for do-it-yourself filers. As the Tuesday, April 17, tax filing deadline nears, here are five cases in which it might be wise to consider bringing a pro aboard:
