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Retail Sales Rise Less Than Expected
Retail sales rose less than expected in November as a drop in receipts for food and beverages weighed against stronger sales of motor vehicles, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday


Another Grim Year for 2012: Mark Dow
The same trends that have defined the global economy for much of the last two years will remain in place in 2012, says hedge fund manager Mark Dow of Pharo Management


The Real Victims of Jon Corzine & MF Global’s Bankruptcy
The embattled former Senator, Governor, head of Goldman Sachs, and CEO of MF Global will testify again today, this time in front of his pals and former peers in the U.S. Senate.


Howard Buffett: Why His Future Role Means Nothing for Investors
Buffett unofficially announced that his son, Howard, will eventually take the reins of the 8th largest company in America... sort of.


WaMu settles dispute, eyes bankruptcy exit
Apple in talks to buy Anobit for $400-$500M
Banks park more money with ECB
Unemployment benefits extension reviewed for 9th time
Agencies face budget curbs in $1 trillion bill
Jon Corzine testifies again, $1.2 billion still missing
House and Senate agree on sweeping defense bill
Army helicopters crash on Washington base, 4 dead
Obama: Headed for a landslide?